Jumpseat Etiquette

jump seed etiquette yes please as airline pilots we have the privilege to ride on other airlines using reciprocal jump seat agreements we can ride in the flight deck jump seat or occupy a seat in the back of the aircraft at the captain's discretion when jump seating you are considered a crew member and you are onboard the aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations and Canadian Aviation Regulations jump seating is a privilege that we share as aviation professionals the privilege that we need to keep professional help us keep the privilege professional by observing proper etiquette first and foremost dress appropriately approved dress is business business casual and uniform jeans non uniform hats and open-toed shoes are not allowed and proper grooming is expected sorry guys no beards it's also important to remember that airlines have different jump seat listing procedures some allow you listed the gate while others require you to list online airline specific procedures can be found on jump seat info org or you can always reach out to your alpha M EC jump seat committee remember that international jump seat procedures vary from domestic jump seat procedures so be sure to check if you can ride on an airline internationally now that you're addressed and groomed it's time to check in be polite to gate agents and have your credentials ready in the US a cast check will be performed to ensure that you're authorized to occupy the flight deck seat on offline carriers any issues with casts authorization must be referred to your company the gate agent is not able to resolve them for you never offer to or accept a jump seat on any flight in which you hold a ticketed seat always check in with the flight crew even when given a seat in the cabin and leave your bags out of the way so passengers can born introduce yourself and ask if they mind giving you a ride offer your airline ID license and medical for the captain's review [Music] what's on board remember that as a jump seater you are an additional crew member listen to the flight crews instructions and never consume any alcoholic beverages if you occupy a seat on the flight deck you must observe sterile procedures turn off electronic devices and if you have any questions about the jump seat or procedures be sure to ask the captain before departure if you encounter issues while jump seating remain professional and do not cause a commotion most problems can be resolved by speaking with the captain when deplaning always express your gratitude to the flight crew if you have any questions about jump seeing or if you encounter a problem reaching out to your MSC jump seat committee first remember jump seating is a privilege not a right follow these simple rules for smooth travels we're all professionals let's keep the jump seat professional [Music]

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Published: Tue Aug 07 2018