Originally Posted by
Oberon
While you are correct that every jump-seater should check in with the Captain I think your response in this case could have been more effective. You put him on the spot with a sarcastic comment and weren't happy when he got defensive. Perhaps you would have had a better conversation with him if you'd have pointed out his mistake in a more respectful way and used it as an opportunity to educate him on jump-seat etiquette?
I was plenty "respectful." When he saw me, he did everything he could to avoid me. And by that time, there was no one else up there but he, I and the flight attendant. There was no "confrontation" or berating involved. It was pure "education." Next time I will be armed with the printout from ALPA and I won't even have to say a word.
This is not rocket science - it's just common and professional courtesy.
767 Captain