1) Yes, you have to see the captain to check in when jumpseating even with a seat in the cabin. Try not doing it, and you'll get thrown off most airlines.

2) If you are deadheading or non-reving you do NOT need to check in, but if for some reason you deadhead on a non-affiliated airline it's probably good to stop in and say hi just so they don't get the wrong idea and think you are a "stealth jumpseater" ala gojets.

 

You r still a guest so it is only right to let all the paying passengers deplane first. and if the f/a is cleaning offer her a hand tey appreciate it..

 

I rember a time where we all had to introduce ourselves to the captain.Now with cass Gate agents verify and give a seat .If your jumpseating and given a seat by the gate,Still say hello to the crew they will appreciate it and so will i.

 

I'm confused. Isn't it considered jumpseating if you're sitting in the flight deck (thus you're behind the closed door) or is jumpseating whenever you grab an empty seat on another airline?

What's the difference between jumpseating, deadheading, and non-rev?

 

Jumpseating-Being an ACM (additional crew member). Whether you are on the flight deck or in the back, you cannot drink alchohol.
Deadheading- Your airline books your space positive seat. You are on duty. Cannot drink.
Non-rev- Personal travel, sitting in the back, can drink.

 

do you guys normally travel in uniform when jumpseating even if you are not going to/from work? is it common to travel in uniform if you're not going to work?

 

I always wear the uniform when commuting nowdays...

1) I don't forget my tie or something
2) TSA doesn't take away my shaving cream


Personal travel I usually dress for first class, cuz I can often get it. If you want to take your toiletries, go ahead and wear the uniform. It's also easier to to cut the TSA line.

 

Dead-head: The company buys you a seat for official travel (to/from training, or if your trip starts or ends outside your domicile)

Jump-seating: You can do this on most US airlines, you will get either a seat in back or the cockpit (if CASS approved). You can also do this on your own or affiliated airlines to ride up front if the cabin is full.

Non-rev: You can do this most airlines, however it is usually MUCH easier and cheaper to do on your own airline or an affiliated airline. You ride as a space available standby. You can often list and ticket yourself online or with an automated phone system.

 

[quote=rickair7777;118161]1) Yes, you have to see the captain to check in when jumpseating even with a seat in the cabin. Try not doing it, and you'll get thrown off most airlines.

Okay, so you're not saying that you have to actually see him (her) sign the paperwork, you just have to introduce yourself as a jumpseater. This, of course, is true. Because there are plenty of times that the agent will walk my paperwork down the jetway so the [preflighting] captain can sign it. I don't see him sign it, but he looks at my stuff and signs off on it. I, of course, stop in to introduce myself and ask where they would like me to be, or let them know where I am sitting.

It wouldn't make much sense to have this conversation:

Gate agent: "Excuse me sir, did you actually see the captain sign that slip?"

Jumpseater: "Well, no. The agent brought it down to the captain."

Gate agent: "Well, sir, you actually have to see the captain sign it. I'm afreaid you're out of here."

 

One additional thing for the newbies...

Jumseating is designed first and foremost to get people to and from their domicile, or some other jumpoff point where the company would not be responsible to get you there. If the company is sending you on a trip and you jumpseat to get there (i.e.company travel for company business) you can NOT jumpseat.

Also, it is good manners to allow someone who is going to work the opportunity to get on the flight in front of you if you are going to meet the wife at the condo on the beach.