Originally Posted by DownAndDirty

I would not advise trying to jump seat just for the heck of it. You'll either a) annoy the crew that you want to sit jump when there are probably seats in the back, b) take the JS from another pilot that has to make a commute, or c) force small talk upon a crew that wants to do anything but talk shop.

There will be hiring events and conventions coming soon. I'd wait for those.