JetBlue Pilot jumpseat

[NERVOUS]

Hello Blues,

Attempted to list over the phone for a js, and was told that I had to report to the gate and list on the spot.

I would like to get a head's up if my airline (Polar) is accepted on your flights, prior to making my plans to jumpseat with you.

Thank you all in advance.

 

[aewanabe]

Hello,

Checked our J/S list and yes Polar is on there. Our general Res people can't list you anymore, but she should have given you the number for offline listing: 888-538-2997. Good luck, welcome aboard.

 

[Mercy98]

Whoever told you that is mistaken. Even the gate agents are getting is wrong at times (they can list you, but they're reluctant).

The preferred way is to call our number at 801.365.2500, prompt 1, ext 6013. That will put you in touch with the correct person to list you Polar is on our list. Be prepared to have your passport, but it may not be necessary.

If there are seats available, they will probably give you a cabin seat right away. Do check in with the flight crew on boarding. Although not required (with a seat in the cabin) it is always appreciated.

 

[NERVOUS]

Thank you both for your replies,

I specifically asked for a "non-rev" number in lieu of the main one, and was told none existed!

I will keep this one you have posted for my records.

I greatly appreciate all the information,

Happy flying!

 

[Blue Dude]

http://jumpseat.alpa.org/ has up to date information. Our jumpseat coordinators are very good and keep close tabs on jumpseat availability for OAL pilots. Please report any issues.

 

[clickclickboom]

And dont listen to the guy a few posts above ALWAYS check in with the crew

 

[Headfake14]

I HATE that our system is setup to have to make you call a number to JS. There should be no requirement for this to JS...I don't like it.

Sorry for the headache guys.

 

[BeachBummer]

Do check in with the flight crew on boarding. Although not required (with a seat in the cabin) it is always appreciated.

Negative: A jumpseater is always required to check in with the CA, seat in the back or not. It is appreciated that you request a ride not state that you are riding.

WELCOME ABOARD!:nuts:

 

[Mercy98]

Don't shoot the messenger, the fom says... "The captain's approval is not required if a jumpseat rider is assigned a main cabin seat by the Gate Crewmember and is occupying the seat."

I'm not saying I like it. It does conflict with other parts of the fom, but the fact remains that its there.

It's because that has happened to me that I make it a point to tell anyone working the flight that jumpseaters need to come to the cockpit to introduce themselves. If for any other reason than a professional courtesy.

 

[Headfake14]

I think with about 99.9999% of OAL jumpseaters it goes without saying.

Sometimes FA jumpseaters need to be prompted to come and "say hi" and all.

I don't care either way if our own are non-reving and don't say hi. sometimes there are 10-15 or even 20 of us on...takes too long to do the conga line thing and takes away from whatever the crew is doing up front.

 

[Dizel8]

I HATE that our system is setup to have to make you call a number to JS. There should be no requirement for this to JS...I don't like it.

Sorry for the headache guys.

It isn't required to call, it can be done at the airport at the gate, at the just ask desk etc., etc.

As for calling in, I do it all the time with AA, really not a big deal and they are mostly always kind enough to "give the odds!"

 

[ATR-DRIVR]

It isn't required to call, it can be done at the airport at the gate, at the just ask desk etc., etc.

As for calling in, I do it all the time with AA, really not a big deal and they are mostly always kind enough to "give the odds!"

Cue Jim Carrey....."So you're saying there's a chance!!!!"

 

[Citjok]

I called JB (801-365-2500) last night to list for a J/S, and the person said that they no longer do that, and he trasfered me over to general reservations. Can somebody confirm which is proper way to do this?

 

[Fins Up]

I called JB (801-365-2500) last night to list for a J/S, and the person said that they no longer do that, and he trasfered me over to general reservations. Can somebody confirm which is proper way to do this?

I just emailed our jumpseat committee and they sent me back the following:

The number is 888-538-2997


May also direct them to the following link which covers most airlines procedure: http://www.jumpseatinfo.org/JumpseatResources/AirlineJumpseatPolicies/tabid/797/Default.aspx

 

[Citjok]

I just emailed our jumpseat committee and they sent me back the following:

The number is 888-538-2997


May also direct them to the following link which covers most airlines procedure: http://www.jumpseatinfo.org/JumpseatResources/AirlineJumpseatPolicies/tabid/797/Default.aspx

Thank you sir.

 

[dogg]

Negative: A jumpseater is always required to check in with the CA, seat in the back or not. It is appreciated that you request a ride not state that you are riding.

WELCOME ABOARD!:nuts:

Dude, give it a rest....If they are in the back they are just another non-rev...I always made a point of telling the gate agent to tell cabin jumpseaters not to bother....they are a guest of the airline not the captain....up front of course is" a whole notha thing"

 

[crash312]

Dude, give it a rest....If they are in the back they are just another non-rev...I always made a point of telling the gate agent to tell cabin jumpseaters not to bother....they are a guest of the airline not the captain....up front of course is" a whole notha thing"

You could not be more wrong.

If you had any sense of history, or any sense of how much negotiating capital went into the jumpseat policies of today you would realize jumpseating is jumpseating, no matter where your asss actually sits... Unless, of course, you paid for a pass, which you didn't.

Your advice is going to embarass someone, if not get them kicked off their flight home/to work.

 

[Citjok]

There is something called professional courtesy. Also I let the captain know I am on the back just in case he or she needs my help. Again, courtesy.

 

[BeachBummer]

Dude, give it a rest....If they are in the back they are just another non-rev...I always made a point of telling the gate agent to tell cabin jumpseaters not to bother....they are a guest of the airline not the captain....up front of course is" a whole notha thing"

We will just disagree then. I don't care if they gave you a seat on the wheel well, you still need to check in. If you could care less that's your boat.

 

[BeachBummer]

You could not be more wrong.

If you had any sense of history, or any sense of how much negotiating capital went into the jumpseat policies of today you would realize jumpseating is jumpseating, no matter where your asss actually sits... Unless, of course, you paid for a pass, which you didn't.

Your advice is going to embarass someone, if not get them kicked off their flight home/to work.

There is something called professional courtesy. Also I let the captain know I am on the back just in case he or she needs my help. Again, courtesy.

What these guys said is correct.

 

[Fins Up]

I gotta agree with the last few posts. Dogg, you're not doing anyone any favors by telling them not to say hi to the CA/FO. You may consider a jumpseater a "guest of the airline", but if the CA doesn't want him/her to ride in back for free, it ain't gonna happen.

I think the best thing to do is either tell the FA at the door that you want to poke you're head in the cockpit and say hi or at least ask the FA is the CA wants to see jumpseaters. A little courtesy goes a long way.

 

[B6Busdriver]

Dude, give it a rest....If they are in the back they are just another non-rev...I always made a point of telling the gate agent to tell cabin jumpseaters not to bother....they are a guest of the airline not the captain....up front of course is" a whole notha thing"

Let me guess, you wear a backpack and are part of the goatee crowd too.

 

[ATR-DRIVR]

Let me guess, you wear a backpack and are part of the goatee crowd too.

no...backpack and PONYTAIL!!!! amazing.....

 

[Jet41]

I HATE that our system is setup to have to make you call a number to JS. There should be no requirement for this to JS...I don't like it.

Sorry for the headache guys.

On the other hand pilots can ride in our FA jumpseats, my experience is that the gate agents will list you if they're not busy. If you walk up at the last minute with the gate swamped then good luck. I really don't think listing via a toll free number is a big deal. Regardless if sitting in back check in with captain.

 

[RightTraffic]

Let me guess, you wear a backpack and are part of the goatee crowd too.

Goatee?

 

[Floatplane]

Dude, give it a rest....If they are in the back they are just another non-rev...I always made a point of telling the gate agent to tell cabin jumpseaters not to bother....they are a guest of the airline not the captain....up front of course is" a whole notha thing"

Never mind that pesky little detail of checking their license, company I.D., and current medical. It's required of you as the captain to check their credentials no matter where they sit. There have been several fake jump seat flyers in the past and if the captains would have performed this simple check they would not have been allowed to fly at all. Do your job, your are the Captain start acting like one.

 

[Ski-N-Fly]

Never mind that pesky little detail of checking their license, company I.D., and current medical. It's required of you as the captain to check their credentials no matter where they sit. There have been several fake jump seat flyers in the past and if the captains would have performed this simple check they would not have been allowed to fly at all. Do your job, your are the Captain start acting like one.

Actually, the Captain is only required to check the proper credentials when a person is occupying the flight deck jumpseat (check your FOM). However, I do agree that all "jumpseaters" should check in with the Captain before sitting in the back. Not only is it common courtesy, but it can also be helpful in case of an emergency.

 

[Floatplane]

Actually, the Captain is only required to check the proper credentials when a person is occupying the flight deck jumpseat (check your FOM). However, I do agree that all "jumpseaters" should check in with the Captain before sitting in the back. Not only is it common courtesy, but it can also be helpful in case of an emergency.

Yes I know what the FOM says, but I also know that every e-mail from flight ops management and the safety department has encouraged us to do more than is written in the FOM. You will be the first person questioned and hung out to dry when an unauthorized jumpseater makes it onto your flight. They will want to know why you didn't check to see if they were infact qualified to fly using that privilege. Quite frankly, the Captain is the Inflight Security Coordinator and knowingly accepting a standard that may be a threat to the security of the flight and willingly forgoing a standard practice to check a jumpseater's credentials is beyond me. It only takes a minute or two to check someone's credentials, yes it is a courtesy, but if someone fails to check in with me they are off the flight. How hard is this for you to do your job. Everything about your job is not written in the FOM, but you do those things without someone spelling it our for you, don't you?

 

[Ski-N-Fly]

You will be the first person questioned and hung out to dry when an unauthorized jumpseater makes it onto your flight. They will want to know why you didn't check to see if they were infact qualified to fly using that privilege...........How hard is this for you to do your job. Everything about your job is not written in the FOM, but you do those things without someone spelling it our for you, don't you?

Floatplane, I am not trying to stir the pot, but instead stating facts. I had a FedEx salesperson in the FA jumpseat once. We found out shortly before our initial descent. I never saw the person get on the flight, nor did she ever present herself to me. I spoke to the CP, and was re-affirmed that it was not my responsibility (as per the FOM), nor was it the Flight Attendants' responsibility (as per the FAM). If anyone ever "hangs you out to dry" due to someone sitting in a cabin jumpseat, then you have an easy law suit on your hands. AO members are responsible for checking the credentials of anyone sitting in the cabin, period. Now if you want to go above and beyond these rules, then that is your choice. I don't disagree with your practices regarding jumpseating. Just stating facts is all.

 

[skidbuggy]

Pony tail? You're kidding, right?