Originally Posted by
bsh932
I am a newhire with ASA and I have yet to jumpseat. I would like any advice on how the process works. Do I just go up to the gate and ask if I can jumpseat? I am intrested in sitting up front and watching the crew go through the checklists and callouts. I figure I could learn a lot by just observing. I know part of my initial training will include jumpseat IOE, but I would like to do it before I get to the sim. Thanks
Just show up, tell them that you are new, act dumb, and they will guide you. Not worth trying to be something you aren't. Everyone learned somehow, and usually it was just by, "showing up."