Jumpseat Etiquette (again)

[Scrapdog]

On transcon or trans oceanic bring a box of chocolate for the cabin crew. They will be grateful and it will pay dividends....

A box of chocolates? I hope you're kidding. Just show common courtesy...say thanks for the ride and go to your seat. Jumpseating is not rocket science...don't dress like a buffoon nor act like a buffoon and you'll be fine. Even a thick skulled fighter guy can figure that sh*t out (i.e. myself). I can garauntee you chocolates are not required. If some dude brought me a box of chocolates I'd probably figure he's a complete flamer.

 

[DornierPilot]

Scrap,

I think he is referring to schmoozing the F/A's!! You would be suprised the number of times a box of chocolates, cookies, etc. will plant your rear end in First Class.

As far as the pilots, I always try to bring some cookies as a token of my appreciation (FedEx tradition).

Welcome to the airlines and good luck in your travels,

 

[Ty Webb]

To hell with the chocolates!

I generally prefer a couple of doobies to a box of chocolate, but, hey, whatever . . .

Waiting for the pax to get off is the preferred method, but if you've got a tight connection, or are close to check-in, grab your bag, and shout a quick "thanks!" as you launch . . . just don't forget the aforementioned doobies, please!


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[Oh-ryan]

If the Captain shanks the landing you should go out first to take the heat from all of the bitchin passengers.

 

[Scrapdog]

Scrap,

I think he is referring to schmoozing the F/A's!! You would be suprised the number of times a box of chocolates, cookies, etc. will plant your rear end in First Class.

As far as the pilots, I always try to bring some cookies as a token of my appreciation (FedEx tradition).

Welcome to the airlines and good luck in your travels,

Ahh, gotcha - never heard that "technique." I try to schmooze them with skillz (you know, nun-chuck skills, computer hacking skills, etc...). Actually the way I've learned to schmooze an FA is to talk to them like a person and be friendly. That will also plant your rear end in First Class. And you've spent $ 0.0 on cookie dough and chocolate chips. Works like a champ. Try it out!

 

[GuppyWN]

Typical fighter pilot. Just show 'em your BIG watch and sunglass case. That'll get you up front. Also you might use your hands when you describe how you backed your Ninja into that tight parking spot.

Dude. You're cracking me up.

Gup

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

Ahh, gotcha - never heard that "technique." I try to schmooze them with skillz (you know, nun-chuck skills, computer hacking skills, etc...). Actually the way I've learned to schmooze an FA is to talk to them like a person and be friendly. That will also plant your rear end in First Class. And you've spent $ 0.0 on cookie dough and chocolate chips. Works like a champ. Try it out!

Scrapdog.... as you know us Civie types don't have the confidence and "swagger" as you tactical guys.... We just don't have that DoD mystic and Amare et sapere vix deo conceditur... I mean.... you kill people!!!! How cool is that! And how can I compete.... I am half the man and only 1/4 the pilot...

So I bring a box of chocolate (on long haul flights...) ...and I say yes, please, thank you and good afternoon.... Sometimes I pull a F/As rollerbag from the overhead when they are deplaning too... they really like that. Often I ask the gate agent if they'd like a soda or coffee. When I j/s on Fedex I bring the reservation ladies something and the pilots too, even though I took FedEx pilots when the the FedEx j/s wasn't reciprocated. I was glad to take the FedEx pilots and ensure they felt welcome. Many believed they would get denied because of their internal politics with the company and thus, the inability {of FedEx pilots} to take off line. But that isn't my style. What really made my day was, as PIC, having a fighter guy grace my flightdeck with his presence. He didn't have to tell me how great he was....he just oozed awesomeness. I'd tell the FO "there goes a real man... he jumpseats without chocolate bars cause he is Magister mundi sum." Well, this is the max limit of my capability since I don't do all that other cool and awe inspiring stuff...

But hey, who am I compared to you. I just thought since I've been commuting for 8 years, was a jumpseat coordinator and wrote a j/s guide, I might pass on an idea. Next time I'll refer to You.


Since the 20+ years my family has given in service isn't enough.......Thanks for your service to our country....

 

[Mooseflyer]

Why does this topic keep coming up over and over again?

1. "Can I have a ride?"
2. 3 hours later "thanks for the ride".
3. Exit

WTF is so hard about this?

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

Why does this topic keep coming up over and over again?

1. "Can I have a ride?"
2. 3 hours later "thanks for the ride".
3. Exit

WTF is so hard about this?

Because it is a priviledge not a right. Many union volunteers have spent lots of personal time working to ensure the jumpseat is available for all pilots. Some pilot groups have spent negotiating captial to solidfy jumpseating into it being just a bit more than a priviledge...ergo a negotiated right.

Many of us need the jumpseat to get to work. We've spent allot of time getting CASS online. It can be taken away. And jumpseat agreements have been voided between pilot groups, it usually comes from arrogant pilots, MIL guys too, believe it or not, that cause a stink......

For example there was a MIL pilot who was working his CIV job and was jumpseating home. He was offered a beer by the FA. He used his combat air tactics training to "convince" himself to go for it....("the fighter pilot in me said go for it!") Not very bright.

There is a mindset amongst some that the MIL guys decide to fly for the airlines and think that jumpseating is just another entitlement or rightful perk (as they j/s to guard weekend.) It is attitudes like that...that result in others having to clean up someone elses mess. And it puts us on edge that the privledge will change for the worst...Are you one of them?

 

[FlyWolf]

A couple of large Papa Johns pizzas is even better than the chocolate.