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08-14-2016 | 09:42 AM
#8581
Stuck Mic
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Not to mention it's nice to know you have another professional pilot on board to use as an option should the unfortunate need arise. Jumpseaters have been used in the past and will be used in the future. Part of using all available resources...
When you sign for the Jumpseat you are accepting being a part of the crew. That alone warrants talking to the Captain. If he is busy and brushes you away to your seat in the back that's fine but he will still remember seeing you and know you are there.
When you sign for the Jumpseat you are accepting being a part of the crew. That alone warrants talking to the Captain. If he is busy and brushes you away to your seat in the back that's fine but he will still remember seeing you and know you are there.
08-14-2016 | 11:07 AM
#8582
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Sitting SC at the Five Towns
Goggles,
How often do you see a pilot headed to the back because the agent said take a seat, yet still in possession of a 1P boarding pass? I see it quite often since the agents are too lazy/rushed to change their status. Now they show up on the WDR as a jump seater and you have an unresolved weight and balance issue you have to handle. I think it's easier for JS'ers to just stop at the door and say hi.
Omar
How often do you see a pilot headed to the back because the agent said take a seat, yet still in possession of a 1P boarding pass? I see it quite often since the agents are too lazy/rushed to change their status. Now they show up on the WDR as a jump seater and you have an unresolved weight and balance issue you have to handle. I think it's easier for JS'ers to just stop at the door and say hi.
Omar
08-14-2016 | 11:10 AM
#8583
Line Holder
Joined: Sep 2005
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Unfortunately, this is not always the case. A couple years ago, I tried to check in with the CA while jump seating on a Delta flight. The MX guy was standing in the cockpit door way talking to the pilots, so I couldn't get past him, the gate agent and FA is rushing me telling me to take my seat (since I was the last one). I waited until I was the last one off the flight, and told the CA on my way out, I tried to check in, but he was busy with the MX guy and the agent and FA was rushing me to take my seat. I said Thank You and walked off. The CA followed me down the escalator and gave me an ear full about always having to check in even if i got a seat.
08-14-2016 | 11:14 AM
#8584
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Sitting SC at the Five Towns
Unfortunately, this is not always the case. A couple years ago, I tried to check in with the CA while jump seating on a Delta flight. The MX guy was standing in the cockpit door way talking to the pilots, so I couldn't get past him, the gate agent and FA is rushing me telling me to take my seat (since I was the last one). I waited until I was the last one off the flight, and told the CA on my way out, I tried to check in, but he was busy with the MX guy and the agent and FA was rushing me to take my seat. I said Thank You and walked off. The CA followed me down the escalator and gave me an ear full about always having to check in even if i got a seat.
08-14-2016 | 12:14 PM
#8585
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Apr 2015
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Not to mention it's nice to know you have another professional pilot on board to use as an option should the unfortunate need arise. Jumpseaters have been used in the past and will be used in the future. Part of using all available resources...
When you sign for the Jumpseat you are accepting being a part of the crew. That alone warrants talking to the Captain. If he is busy and brushes you away to your seat in the back that's fine but he will still remember seeing you and know you are there.
When you sign for the Jumpseat you are accepting being a part of the crew. That alone warrants talking to the Captain. If he is busy and brushes you away to your seat in the back that's fine but he will still remember seeing you and know you are there.
Still, DH and other non-revs aren't expected to do this, even when on-duty and in uniform. Professional courtesy is always appreciated, I'm sure. But chasing people down an escalator because they sat in the back with all the other non-revs is over the top.. Life must really be bland for those guys who actually care enough to bother someone sitting in the back. IMHO...
08-14-2016 | 12:20 PM
#8586
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Dec 2005
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Unfortunately, this is not always the case. A couple years ago, I tried to check in with the CA while jump seating on a Delta flight. The MX guy was standing in the cockpit door way talking to the pilots, so I couldn't get past him, the gate agent and FA is rushing me telling me to take my seat (since I was the last one). I waited until I was the last one off the flight, and told the CA on my way out, I tried to check in, but he was busy with the MX guy and the agent and FA was rushing me to take my seat. I said Thank You and walked off. The CA followed me down the escalator and gave me an ear full about always having to check in even if i got a seat.
08-14-2016 | 01:25 PM
#8587
Banned
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: 7th green
for a couple reasons.
1. So he knows he has at least one ABP in the back who's familiar with commercial aviation.
2. So there is no misunderstanding about whether I'm jumpseating or not.
So far, there's never been an issue. I still poke my head in at the end if the door is open to say "Thank You" anyway.
08-14-2016 | 03:09 PM
#8588
Line Holder
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 470
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Be honest...you dream of playing Ted Stryker after the crew both eat the fish, don't you?!
08-14-2016 | 05:28 PM
#8589
Banned
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From: 7th green
No, but it has gotten me upgraded to business class and first class from steerage economy. It also makes it MUCH easier to get through customs, especially overseas.
08-14-2016 | 05:42 PM
#8590
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Joined: Jan 2007
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I used to work with a guy who insisted on wearing his monkey suit when airlining, anywhere. Home based as well. Very ego driven. He even continued to wear his hat when it became optional. Went as far as doing many of captain duties for extra points. Best part was almost every foreign airline asked him to change out of his costume so nobody would confuse him with their crew! Total tool! (or target).
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