Originally Posted by
Dysag
Do you have it from a reliable source that the "learner" or "apprentice" was in the jumpseat? I've been wondering about that.
Good point. I just assumed he was in the jumpseat observing.
Most airlines I have worked for do line training with only a Training Captain and the trainee.
At Vietnam Airlines I was twice asked to ride jumpseat as "Safety Pilot" and be available for take off and landing in case the "trainee" was totally incapable. The rest of the flight was spent relaxing in "J".
This is the only airline I know to do this. Are there others?