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Originally Posted by Silver02ex
(Post 2180253)
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.
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Originally Posted by Firsttimeflyer
(Post 2180194)
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. 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... |
Originally Posted by Silver02ex
(Post 2180253)
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.
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Originally Posted by GogglesPisano
(Post 2180249)
I'm talking about the situation where they are handed a boarding pass with a pax seat on it.
Originally Posted by GogglesPisano
(Post 2180255)
Never a need to "chew someone out" over not asking for a jumpseat. For some guys, it's an ego thing.
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. |
Originally Posted by Packrat
(Post 2180331)
Both good points. I'm Home Based now, so I'm always travelling in uniform on a ticket. Still, I try to introduce myself to the Captain
for a couple reasons. Be honest...you dream of playing Ted Stryker after the crew both eat the fish, don't you?! :D |
Originally Posted by HPIC
(Post 2180380)
Why do you travel in uniform on a ticket? I do my best to NOT stand out as a pilot when traveling to/from work on a ticket.
Be honest...you dream of playing Ted Stryker after the crew both eat the fish, don't you?! :D |
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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The other day I was jumpseating and was given a seat in the back. I saw the captain in the galley as I was boarding, introduced myself, showed badge, mentioned I was given a seat in the back and asked him if I could get a ride to XYZ. He escorted me into the flight deck and thoroughly inspected all of my documents and then said I was ok. Not saying this guy was TOTD but really??
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Originally Posted by Mandrake
(Post 2180709)
The other day I was jumpseating and was given a seat in the back. I saw the captain in the galley as I was boarding, introduced myself, showed badge, mentioned I was given a seat in the back and asked him if I could get a ride to XYZ. He escorted me into the flight deck and thoroughly inspected all of my documents and then said I was ok. Not saying this guy was TOTD but really??
I'm sure it's just a power trip for a few. |
Some captains check all docs in case you end up at the last minute being full in back and must actually ride in the cockpit, then they don't have to do it later. (I'm a long way from being a captain)
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