After some kind of fighter pilot thing in San Diego a week or so ago a couple of friends show up for the JS. One a jet blue pilot is properly dressed and presents his credentials professionally. The AAmerican pilot shows up with full on bro attitude, faded jeans white Chuck Taylor style shoes, or maybe boat sneakers and a T Shirt and says "I'm riding your jumpseat." Decided this wasn't the hill I was going to die on and he is obviously traveling with his buddy. I have to ask him for his credentials and at this point I am getting concerned that this ******* is not a pilot. All of his stuff checks out. I tell him, "AAmerican would not allow us to jumpseat wearing jeans." He argues and says he is dressed fine for jumpseating. I say, no, you need to be business casual."

The entitlement mentality and lack of respect was stunning.

I actually regret NOT denying this guy a jumpseat. I bookmarked the FOM section requiring business casual. I will not repeat my mistake.