Jumpseat expectations during an emergency

ozziecat35

ozziecat35

4 out of 5 great lakes prefer Michigan.
I'm not an airline pilot, but was curious if there are any written expectations within CASS or just an unwritten code of conduct for pilots of other airlines riding JS during an emergency. Is the JS'er expected to stay our of the way? Or is the mantra, 6 eyes are better than 4, is better than 2?
 
I expect the js'r to fly while I and the crew bail out... Duh

honestly, as a rider, I'm going to be ready to help out, grab the radios and such... But I'm not going to get in the way trying to help out. I expect about the same. Once we reach a point where we can coordinate I'll try to get them involved. What I don't want is a guy in the back trying to drive
 
I would personally expect any pilot in my jumpseat to be an integral part of managing any emergency. The possibilities are endless, but I can assure you that his/her abilities would be fully utilized. This also applies to any Flight Attendant jumpseater as well. One would be foolish to disregard the extra level of vigilance and any assistance they could provide. Ask Captain Al Haynes about the value of an extra body on the flight deck....
 
I was on a Delta 737 jumpseat during an emergency divert due to a leaking hydraulic line. My job was to tear stuff off the ACARS printer as it came out.
 
Depends on the aircraft, some the JS might have to get out first, others last (if you use the hatch, etc.) Theres usually a briefing card that you read as the JS.
 
As soon as it seemed appropriate I would remind the crew I'm available if they need me. Then I'd wait for something to be delegated to me and only speak when nessesary.
 
Used to get SWA jumpseaters in the mu-2 every once in a while. The brief was basically please don't touch anything cause I'm used to doing it all myself and am easily confused, but tell me if I'm doing something stupid and if we survive you have to get me a job ;)
 
Alot of captains will brief what their expectations are during the "welcome onboard the jumpseat" speech.

A running joke though is that its senority first when time for an evacuation :)

But that won't be the case is a particular person is WAAYYYYY to big to fit out the hatch, or whatever exit at all, or in a quick fashion. If that is the case-i'll be outside probably before they can waddle out of a seat.

And in the case of an water ditching.....with the above situation.....be sure to go outside first to "asses the situation-check for sharks".....and then cut the fat guy so that the sharks go after them first while you swim away :)
 
Boris Badenov said:
Used to get SWA jumpseaters in the mu-2 every once in a while. The brief was basically please don't touch anything cause I'm used to doing it all myself and am easily confused, but tell me if I'm doing something stupid and if we survive you have to get me a job ;)
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Jumpseating on the MU-2? Was it some sort of cargo operation you were working at?
 
You're expected to act like an extra crew member. I've been asked to do anything from tearing ACARS papers, to pulling CB's.

This ties more into the etiquette side, but I try to sit back and make them forget that i'm on board. I only talk if they start a conversation or ask a question etc. I dont want to be the reason they hesitate to give someone else from my company a ride.
 
All I have to add is on the cards that print out on the UA computers when I put you through CASS, it says you are an "OMC". or Other Member of the Crew. That being the case, I would understand you do as you're asked in any situation.
 
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