"Checking in" up front when traveling positive space/ paid ticket?

dasleben said:
But really, that's unnecessary. What you and I happen to do for a living has no bearing on anything if you're on a paid ticket. You're a customer like any other. I know you know this, but just pointing that out for the peanut gallery.
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I agree 100%. However, as you can tell from a different thread, people can be sensitive about not asking for the jumpseat. (Not that I don't agree with what was being said in that thread, because I do.) I think many people would be surprised by how many paid tickets my airline buys on any given day, and would just assume that if we are traveling in uniform, we are jumpseating. I do it mostly to protect my reputation and that of my pilot group.
 
CFIscare said:
I agree 100%. However, as you can tell from a different thread, people can be sensitive about not asking for the jumpseat. (Not that I don't agree with what was being said in that thread, because I do.) I think many people would be surprised by how many paid tickets my airline buys on any given day, and would just assume that if we are traveling in uniform, we are jumpseating. I do it mostly to protect my reputation and that of my pilot group.
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Indeed.

The only time I'll do it when non-reving is when they've asked me, upstairs, if I have a seat, and the answer was "not yet."
 
Deadheading, and nonreving I don't. Jumpseating yes always check in up front... I feel like we've discussed this somewhere before, but I can't quite put my finger on it...

While nonrev/deadheading I have said hi to the crew if they're greeting passengers, but I don't ask for a ride. In my mind they're assuming I'm nonrevving or deadheading, and they would be right. In the same regard if I see a crew member get on board that doesn't say anything beyond hi I assume the same is true for them. If the captain feels the need to query me about the way in which I obtained my seat, I would politely inform them I'm nonrevving or deadheading... Jumpseating whether on my own metal or someone else's metal any seat afforded to me is the captain's seat and I will always always always ask if I can have a ride.

*insert picture of dead horse here*:eek:
 
I introduce myself on deadheads and on jumpseating. I have had plenty of crews tell me they appreciate me saying hello on deadheads. Especially if we are let on first.

I figured it was a courtesy thing.

I'll have to watch out for those who don't like it.

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I do pretty much what everyone else says. Paid, DH or Non-rev I will not ask.

If I am given a boarding pass by a gate agent when trying the JS on another non-affiliated airline I will pop my head up front.
 
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiighgghhhhtttttt....

So for anyone in the 135/91 world, with the same damn bags, with crew tags n' ish all over them, should pop their head in to the principal's office and say hello? I get the hierarchy of jump seating within the 121 world, but what we have here is an assumption on the part of the captain. Not all pilots wearing a uniform are 121. Some are 91/135/125/129 etc etc...

I'd say Herr Linken Sitzer needs to get his junk out of a wad and stop using non-monotonic logic.

Paid ticket = customer.
 
I didnt realize so many dont say hi during deadheads. I always stop by and say hi if I am non-revving or DH'ing. But the company I work for is a lot smaller than most, so its a good chance I know one of the pilots. They seem to appreciate it. I'll keep doing it. But i'll keep it in mind, if I end up at Delta or something. ha
 
blee256 said:
I didnt realize so many dont say hi during deadheads. I always stop by and say hi if I am non-revving or DH'ing. But the company I work for is a lot smaller than most, so its a good chance I know one of the pilots. They seem to appreciate it. I'll keep doing it. But i'll keep it in mind, if I end up at Delta or something. ha
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I think what most guys are saying is that as an off-line deadheading or even on-line non-rev, its not necessarily widely accepted to step up front for some pleasantries. When I non-rev on my own metal I do make it a habit to check the crew listing for the pairing and see who exactly will be operating the flight. In the even I know one of the two up front, I will tend to stop up front towards the beginning of the boarding process and say "Hello," not out of any sense of obligation but rather out of friendliness and catching up.
 
surreal1221 said:
When I non-rev on my own metal I do make it a habit to check the crew listing for the pairing and see who exactly will be operating the flight. In the even I know one of the two up front, I will tend to stop up front towards the beginning of the boarding process and say "Hello," not out of any sense of obligation but rather out of friendliness and catching up.
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I know a guy who works in the training dept at ASA, who does that same thing. Except he's looking to see if he should let his family fly on that flight.
 
DHing or Non-rev, I could care less. Space is at a premium in the cockpit as it is, and I'm probably trying to choke down my breakfast burritos.

Kick back, take a snooze and enjoy the ride.

Richman
 
"Hi, I'm a 330 FO (Deadheading/Non-revving) to XXXX. I'm in seat 34B; holler if there's anything I can do to assist you." I'll gauge the situation (timing/response) and either engage or disengage as appropriate.

I've gotten every response possible and even upgraded to First Class and treated like Royalty by Capt. Marco L. at Alitalia...thanks again for making a long trip outstanding.
 
Cptnchia said:
I know a guy who works in the training dept at ASA, who does that same thing. Except he's looking to see if he should let his family fly on that flight.
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Hah...certainly don't blame him. We have quite a few knuckleheads who shouldn't be anywhere near the aircraft.


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Derg said:
Fixed that for you. Stop by the flight deck so you can join in the pre-push coffee klatch. Take a seat, stand, whatever, we've got the space. :)
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Fair enough. Some airplanes are more Barcalounger than others...;)

Richman
 
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