American jumpseat policy

[islandhopper]

Just wondering what the policy is now for internal and international flights regarding the flt deck jumpseat on N reg aircraft.
Can crews still posn in uniform?

[Captain Numpty]

A good friend of mine who is a Senior Captain with AA said that this is a big "no no" now. i.e. NO ONE ALLOWED ON THE J/S unless it's a training flight or the FAA

Shame isn't it? Especially when you could be helping someone out. However, I guess you also run the risk of helping someone possibly Hijack your flight too!

Tough call:confused:

Kind regards

C.N.

[WhatsaLizad?]

Perhaps in light of current events, the question might best be handled through company or union channels and kept out of a public forum.


I wish it didn't have to be this way.

[GlueBall]

AA or American carriers in general?
Forget about sitting in the cockpit of any FAA Part 121 carrier unless you are a company employe of that carrier.

Jumpseaters of 121/135 carriers with reciprocal agreements may be accommodated on vacant cabin seats.

Jumpseat agreements between US and foreign (non US) carriers are practically zero. :(

[B767300ER]

GlueBall is right; unless you're a pilot from a that specific company, you can't ride in cockpit jumpseats anymore. The cabin seat, if available, is still usable, but very soon comprehensive ID and employment verification checks will be mandatory.

A great benefit temporarily lost. Then again, it will never be the same as it was pre-9/11.
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