Dispatcher Dead Heading?

[izanti]

Hey all, my question has to do with Dispatchers being able to list positive space as a dead header.

Is it possible? I understand pilots can list positive space as long as they are dead heading to or from a trip. Can we do the same also? I understand we arnt on the road like them but I only stay at my base for my 4 days then commute back to my family/fiance every week so why cant I technically dead head or can I? Were all in CASS like the pilots and can jump seat if we want but is there a way for us to commute like they do?

Thanks

 

[sopdan]

You're confusing commuting with deadheading. Pilots don't get to list positive space for commuting, its all non-rev or jumpseating. Deadheading is for when the company needs to take you from one place to another for their own needs.

 

[izanti]

Oh ok I was just checking cause this pilot who was commuting with me the other day mentioned being positive space and was commuting. Guess I was confused with what he said and thinking dead headers were positive spaced. Nevermind haha, thanks

 

[Gonzo]

Oh ok I was just checking cause this pilot who was commuting with me the other day mentioned being positive space and was commuting. Guess I was confused with what he said and thinking dead headers were positive spaced. Nevermind haha, thanks

A few airlines positive space pilots to work.
Do you know who he worked for?

 

[sopdan]

Oh ok I was just checking cause this pilot who was commuting with me the other day mentioned being positive space and was commuting. Guess I was confused with what he said and thinking dead headers were positive spaced. Nevermind haha, thanks

Deadheaders are positive spaced. (usually)

Commuters generally are not (for the most part, unless they're from an airline that is an exception to the rule).

I also don't consider pilots that are home-based to be commuters, that's more of a deadhead. (like NetJets, if they're still home based)