Originally Posted by
PerfInit
“Feds” are NOT permitted to occupy a cabin jumpseat of ANY Part 121 aircraft under ANY circumstances. This is because Feds have not been trained on the air carrier’s emergency procedures (including evacuation). If the FOM says that Feds are permitted to occupy the “aft” JS, that is not correct.
The 145 only requires one flight attendant who is trained in emergency procedures. The fact that somebody else is occupying an unnecessary jumpseat is moot. But if you're senior to me, then by all means, you should tell a fed that they can't.