I know I hardly post but the way this topic turned reminded me of something that bears repeating. You are always being watched. Whether you are Jumpseating or at work.

If you are a pilot for a regional hoping to move on just assume on every flight there is a passenger in the back that could have bearing on your future career goals. Remember to conduct yourself professionally when in the public eye and interacting with the passengers. You never know who you are interacting with and who they work for. I have had personal experience with this and the hiring personnel at a major. Fortunately it was not me, but it was eye opening. Since it is a public forum that is all I will say, but just keep that in the back of your mind when you are out on the line.

Cheers!