Originally Posted by
symbian simian
I agree with that, but I have heard conflicting stories. The ALPA-site for SWA says:" The flight deck jumpseat is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis subject to the Captain's approval." without reference to OAL/Offline, and most other airlines JS-info do. I have heard from SWA pilots that it is FCFS regardless if SWA or not....
There are 4 Categories for the Jumpseat on SWA and within each category it is FCFS. The 1st Category are SWA employees on company business. The 2nd Category are SWA Pilots. The 3rd Category are authorized SWA employees (Dispatchers, Mechanics, Instructors, and Station Managers). The 4th Category are OAL Pilots. So as an OAL Pilot not only can you be bumped by a SWA Pilot who shows up after you but it could be a SWA Dispatcher or Mechanic. But as others have said they can also take the 4th F/A jumpseat if it is available.