LOR Question?

[timetoquit]

A friend has asked me to write him a LOR. I have known him for over 8 years, and have personally witnessed his flying abilities while riding the actual jumpseat many many times, plus dinking around in some single engine stuff before the airlines.

Is this good enough to use to write him a LOR, or do airlines frown on jumpseat observations? It seems that if they want the writer of the LOR to be part of the crew, then it pretty much narrows it down on who can write a LOR. In other words, what is the difference in observing from the jumpseat several flights, or being a copilot etc and doing the same flight?

Thanks!

 

[scotts]

Yes, you do have enough info to write a good LOR. Many have been written with much less knowledge of an individual than you apparently have of your friend. No worries. If you really like this person, do him the favor. If the airline doesn't want it or accept it, it's their call and at least you can say you tried...

 

[rk772]

Concentrate more on his personality traits. If he is someone you wouldn't mind spending a 5 day trip with, then bring that up as well. Make sure you mention that you've known him for 8 years.
You can also say that you have observed him fly on several occasions. You don't have to mention that it was from the jump-seat. You're not lying. You're just not being specific.