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Old 09-14-2007, 06:31 PM
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I work for a 135 carrier. We have jumpseat agreements with a couple of major carriers (but not CASS, so cabin-only). My carrier does not have uniforms (bush Alaska). Would it be a good idea to get a shirt and some epaulets for jumpseating? Does it make life easier?
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Old 09-14-2007, 07:51 PM
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I've only found that it makes things easier in that you can take your liquids through security in uniform. Other than that, if you are dressed in business casual, you shouldn't have a problem.

I've done it both ways on AS and never had a problem up here.

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Old 09-14-2007, 10:40 PM
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business casual is best. Unless you wanna spend your free time in the terminal answering stupid questions from stupid passengers.
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Old 09-14-2007, 11:19 PM
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business casual is best. Unless you wanna spend your free time in the terminal answering stupid questions from stupid passengers.
You mean the ones that fund your paycheck?
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Old 09-15-2007, 02:24 AM
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I work for a 135 carrier. We have jumpseat agreements with a couple of major carriers (but not CASS, so cabin-only). My carrier does not have uniforms (bush Alaska). Would it be a good idea to get a shirt and some epaulets for jumpseating? Does it make life easier?
You would look like a big dork wearing a uniform that has nothing to do with your job.
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Old 09-15-2007, 06:41 AM
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You mean the ones that fund your paycheck?

Yup, those ones.
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Old 09-16-2007, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by jackal24 View Post
I work for a 135 carrier. We have jumpseat agreements with a couple of major carriers (but not CASS, so cabin-only). My carrier does not have uniforms (bush Alaska). Would it be a good idea to get a shirt and some epaulets for jumpseating? Does it make life easier?
a small gift of chocolate or the like will help win points with the gate agent and the cabin crew.
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Old 09-16-2007, 02:22 PM
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a small gift of chocolate or the like will help win points with the gate agent and the cabin crew.
I totally disagree here. I've gone round and round with another guy on another thread about getting "little gifts" for the flight crew when you jumpseat. I'd say about 3/4 of the individuals on the other board agree'd with me - there is no reason to get cookies, brownies, candy, etc... when you jumpseat. A nice thank you and a good handshake to the captain is all you need. I've j/s'ed multiple times with absolutely no extras besides a thank you and it's never been a problem. If everyone starts bringing candy then next it'll be assumed that's a norm - and it's not.
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Old 09-16-2007, 04:38 PM
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a small gift of chocolate or the like will help win points with the gate agent and the cabin crew.
It won't win point with most gate agents. When I was a supervisor w/FL it was engrained in us to assign business class by priority code. I get annoyed when I lose a business class to an offline jumpseater, especially when my priority code is one of the highest in the company. I understend that pilots go through a lot to get where they are (I am paying that price right now) but coming to the gate agent and trying to scam business class isn't appreciated. The best jumpseaters are the polite ones who show up before the aircraft arrives in the gate. They worst are the ones who show up in the middle of the boarding process with an attitude because they have to wait to be helped.
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Old 09-16-2007, 06:24 PM
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A nice thank you and a good handshake to the captain is all you need.
With respect, I disagree. It's the Capt's airplane, but there are many gate keepers that are between you and the Capt. But, if your etiquette is just to shake the Capts hand, and it works...dont let me suggest otherwise.

ps. What credibility does the "other board" have anywayz..this is the only source for airline matters ??? HSLD..Freightdawg...????

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