How to Jumpseat!

CapnJim · November 14th, 2007, 21:50

Rule One: Ask politely.
Rule Two: Shut the f- up.
Rule Three: Shut the f- up.

Lather, rinse, repeat.

Ian J · November 14th, 2007, 22:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by CapnJim

Rule One: Ask politely.
Rule Two: Shut the f- up.
Rule Three: Shut the f- up.

Lather, rinse, repeat.

General thoughts, or did something happen?

(PS Welcome back bro, and congrats on the type. Far too many religious and political threads went way too dryly since you've been busy.

)

FlyChicaga · November 14th, 2007, 22:29

I see you are enjoying upgrade!

calcapt · November 14th, 2007, 22:48

That's the new standard for the hows, whys and wherefores of jumpseating.
Cap'n, you have a knack for literary excellence. Congrats on becoming a big time airline captain.

BobDDuck · November 14th, 2007, 22:50

You never know who somebody might be. We had a PDT FO jumpseating with us and he was ranting and raving about how much Mainline sucks and how all their pilots are idiots. The captain happened to be a J4J, and a very senior one at that. He let it go for about 10 minutes before he reached down and turned the guys hot mic switch off. I was trying so hard not to laugh.

SteveC · November 14th, 2007, 23:45

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Originally Posted by calcapt

That's the new standard for the hows, whys and wherefores of jumpseating.

I don't know nuttin 'bout no jumpseating stuff, but...

Quote:

Cap'n, you have a knack for literary excellence.

Quote:

Congrats on becoming a big time airline captain.

...and

CapnJim · November 15th, 2007, 05:05

So far I've had one guy try to tell me what should and should not be MEL'd on my aircraft, one who went on a racist rant about how the 'blacks' were goldbricking flying jobs from more worthy candidates (think: "They took are jaaaaaeerrrrbbsss!"), and one who asked me in all sincerety whether he should go to work at Skybus or Spirit.

Ok, I'm actually glad the last one spoke up. He was really, really serious, and just didn't have a clue. I told him in no uncertain term to not work for Skybus. But I was nice about it.

The other two got a combination of silent hostility, sardonicism, and questions designed so that there was no possible answer that wouldn't show what dumbasses they were. One got the point and shut up. One didn't. Guess which one?

CapnJim · November 15th, 2007, 05:14

So long story short, when jumpseating, it's best to keep your mouth closed and be thought a total dumbass scumbag toolbox than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

Naturally, the next time I jumpseat anywhere, my mouth will be sealed with speed tape.

calcapt · November 15th, 2007, 05:27

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Originally Posted by CapnJim

So long story short, when jumpseating, it's best to keep your mouth closed and be thought a total dumbass scumbag toolbox than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

Naturally, the next time I jumpseat anywhere, my mouth will be sealed with speed tape.

Knowing you Capn, you better take an extra roll or two and maybe some Gorilla glue as well.

calcapt · November 15th, 2007, 05:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by CapnJim

So far I've had one guy try to tell me what should and should not be MEL'd on my aircraft, one who went on a racist rant about how the 'blacks' were goldbricking flying jobs from more worthy candidates (think: "They took are jaaaaaeerrrrbbsss!"), and one who asked me in all sincerety whether he should go to work at Skybus or Spirit.

Ok, I'm actually glad the last one spoke up. He was really, really serious, and just didn't have a clue. I told him in no uncertain term to not work for Skybus. But I was nice about it.

The other two got a combination of silent hostility, sardonicism, and questions designed so that there was no possible answer that wouldn't show what dumbasses they were. One got the point and shut up. One didn't. Guess which one?

Nobody ever said being a big time airline captain would be easy, just that we were easy.

CapnJim · November 15th, 2007, 05:34

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Originally Posted by calcapt

Knowing you Capn, you better take an extra roll or two and maybe some Gorilla glue as well.

Good advice. Depending on who I am jumpseating with, I may need it.

calcapt · November 15th, 2007, 05:55

I kind of feel like a UPS guy being up at this hour. My 11 pm Chips and Salsa over poker necessitated a 3 am dose of Rolaids. Hey, I'll just check my email while I am up........Bad idea as that was an hour ago.....

DE727UPS · November 15th, 2007, 06:11

"I kind of feel like a UPS guy being up at this hour."

Me too.....

At least I can use the excuse that it's 7pm Thursday night, rather than 3am Thursday morning, here in the Phillipines.

CapnJim · November 15th, 2007, 06:14

I woke up at 330EST after a bad dream and am now utterly, hopelessy, wide awake. Fortunately, I have a window seat on my 1250 deadhead to IAH this afternoon, so a nap might be in order. Earplugs and eyemask will be packed.

calcapt · November 15th, 2007, 06:16

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Originally Posted by DE727UPS

"I kind of feel like a UPS guy being up at this hour."

Me too.....

At least I can use the excuse that it's 7pm Thursday night, rather than 3am Thursday morning, here in the Phillipines.

Kind of points out who the smart one is doesn't it?

I'm going back to bed.

calcapt · November 15th, 2007, 06:20

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Originally Posted by CapnJim

Earplugs and eyemask will be packed.

I predict you will have a family of hooligans sitting right behind you kicking your seat back and making you crazy. That's what happens when I plan to sleep. Perhaps 6 ounces of NyQuil or a Valium or three might be in order?

CapnJim · November 15th, 2007, 06:39

Sounds great, but how will I slip all that stuff into the little monster's milk boxes?

Qgar · November 15th, 2007, 06:44

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Originally Posted by CapnJim

Sounds great, but how will I slip all that stuff into the little monster's milk boxes?

Aw, c'mon....you're slick. Shouldn't be that hard to figure out..

How to get it in the parents' beverage of choice is another story.

CapnJim · November 15th, 2007, 09:39

Only if the mom is really, really hot.

JBUCREW · November 15th, 2007, 16:46

we had an intern in the jumpseat about 4 months ago, and I was making the cruise talk to the folks... he reached up and turn the seat belt sign off in the middle of me talking. I couldn't believe he did it... and he laughing the whole time. The Capt flipped out on him, as he should have. He was talking the whole damn trip about how his parents give him all this money and that he doesnt have to pay for any of his flying, how rich his parents are... blah blah blah. He saying that he had 200 something TTL, and about how much pinnacle sux. He may be right that pinnacle does suck, but man your a F$%^ intern... SHUT UP AND SIT THERE AND LEARN.

Cruise · November 15th, 2007, 17:05

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Originally Posted by JBUCREW

we had an intern in the jumpseat about 4 months ago, and I was making the cruise talk to the folks... he reached up and turn the seat belt sign off in the middle of me talking. I couldn't believe he did it... and he laughing the whole time. The Capt flipped out on him, as he should have. He was talking the whole damn trip about how his parents give him all this money and that he doesnt have to pay for any of his flying, how rich his parents are... blah blah blah. He saying that he had 200 something TTL, and about how much pinnacle sux. He may be right that pinnacle does suck, but man your a F$%^ intern... SHUT UP AND SIT THERE AND LEARN.

WOW.......if that were my flight, I'd do what I could to have his jumpseating PRIVILEGES taken away.....at least for a certain amount of time. Not to be trusted in the cockpit!

If he wants to act like a child, he should be treated as such. Sit down, shut up, and don't touch ANYTHING!

Soul Brotha' · November 15th, 2007, 17:18

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Originally Posted by Cruise

WOW.......if that were my flight, I'd do what I could to have his jumpseating PRIVILEGES taken away.....at least for a certain amount of time. Not to be trusted in the cockpit!

If he wants to act like a child, he should be treated as such. Sit down, shut up, and don't touch ANYTHING!

Would of beat him with the butt end of the axe. Seriously. Some people get high and mighty when sitting in the jumpseat. Sit down and shut the frick up.

SmitteyB · November 15th, 2007, 17:24

Even as a qualified pilot and crew member I don't touch the seat belt sign unless I ask the captain first.

That is crazy!

Snuggle · November 15th, 2007, 17:28

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Originally Posted by Soul Brotha'

Some people get high and mighty when sitting in the jumpseat. Sit down and shut the frick up.

Speaking of high and mighty.... I'd probably do something similar to a scene in that movie!

Soul Brotha' · November 15th, 2007, 17:32

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Originally Posted by Snuggle

Speaking of high and mighty.... I'd probably do something similar to a scene in that movie!

Do you mean this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnrTq9Y-uJY

November 14th, 2007, 21:50	#1
CapnJim Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: G-town, Near D-town. In T-state... er... whatever Posts: 4,499	How to Jumpseat! Rule One: Ask politely. Rule Two: Shut the f- up. Rule Three: Shut the f- up. Lather, rinse, repeat.

November 14th, 2007, 22:29	#3
FlyChicaga Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,833	Re: How to Jumpseat! I see you are enjoying upgrade! __________________ "Anyone can do the job when things are going right. In this business we play for keeps." Ernest K. Gann

November 14th, 2007, 22:48	#4
calcapt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 844	Re: How to Jumpseat! That's the new standard for the hows, whys and wherefores of jumpseating. Cap'n, you have a knack for literary excellence. Congrats on becoming a big time airline captain. __________________

November 14th, 2007, 22:50	#5
BobDDuck Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Left Seat Posts: 5,733	Re: How to Jumpseat! You never know who somebody might be. We had a PDT FO jumpseating with us and he was ranting and raving about how much Mainline sucks and how all their pilots are idiots. The captain happened to be a J4J, and a very senior one at that. He let it go for about 10 minutes before he reached down and turned the guys hot mic switch off. I was trying so hard not to laugh. __________________ TBJC08 The Gear Monkey The Gear Monkey Store

November 15th, 2007, 05:05	#7
CapnJim Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: G-town, Near D-town. In T-state... er... whatever Posts: 4,499	Re: How to Jumpseat! So far I've had one guy try to tell me what should and should not be MEL'd on my aircraft, one who went on a racist rant about how the 'blacks' were goldbricking flying jobs from more worthy candidates (think: "They took are jaaaaaeerrrrbbsss!"), and one who asked me in all sincerety whether he should go to work at Skybus or Spirit. Ok, I'm actually glad the last one spoke up. He was really, really serious, and just didn't have a clue. I told him in no uncertain term to not work for Skybus. But I was nice about it. The other two got a combination of silent hostility, sardonicism, and questions designed so that there was no possible answer that wouldn't show what dumbasses they were. One got the point and shut up. One didn't. Guess which one?

November 15th, 2007, 05:14	#8
CapnJim Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: G-town, Near D-town. In T-state... er... whatever Posts: 4,499	Re: How to Jumpseat! So long story short, when jumpseating, it's best to keep your mouth closed and be thought a total dumbass scumbag toolbox than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. Naturally, the next time I jumpseat anywhere, my mouth will be sealed with speed tape.

November 15th, 2007, 05:55	#12
calcapt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 844	Re: How to Jumpseat! I kind of feel like a UPS guy being up at this hour. My 11 pm Chips and Salsa over poker necessitated a 3 am dose of Rolaids. Hey, I'll just check my email while I am up........Bad idea as that was an hour ago..... __________________

November 15th, 2007, 06:11	#13
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,546	Re: How to Jumpseat! "I kind of feel like a UPS guy being up at this hour." Me too..... At least I can use the excuse that it's 7pm Thursday night, rather than 3am Thursday morning, here in the Phillipines. __________________ Click here to see how I became a UPS pilot http://www.jetcareers.com/content/view/65/132/

November 15th, 2007, 06:14	#14
CapnJim Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: G-town, Near D-town. In T-state... er... whatever Posts: 4,499	Re: How to Jumpseat! I woke up at 330EST after a bad dream and am now utterly, hopelessy, wide awake. Fortunately, I have a window seat on my 1250 deadhead to IAH this afternoon, so a nap might be in order. Earplugs and eyemask will be packed.

November 15th, 2007, 06:39	#17
CapnJim Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: G-town, Near D-town. In T-state... er... whatever Posts: 4,499	Re: How to Jumpseat! Sounds great, but how will I slip all that stuff into the little monster's milk boxes?

November 15th, 2007, 09:39	#19
CapnJim Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: G-town, Near D-town. In T-state... er... whatever Posts: 4,499	Re: How to Jumpseat! Only if the mom is really, really hot.

November 15th, 2007, 16:46	#20
JBUCREW Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: DTW/DXR/JFK Posts: 216	Re: How to Jumpseat! we had an intern in the jumpseat about 4 months ago, and I was making the cruise talk to the folks... he reached up and turn the seat belt sign off in the middle of me talking. I couldn't believe he did it... and he laughing the whole time. The Capt flipped out on him, as he should have. He was talking the whole damn trip about how his parents give him all this money and that he doesnt have to pay for any of his flying, how rich his parents are... blah blah blah. He saying that he had 200 something TTL, and about how much pinnacle sux. He may be right that pinnacle does suck, but man your a F$%^ intern... SHUT UP AND SIT THERE AND LEARN.

November 15th, 2007, 17:24	#23
SmitteyB Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 1,957	Re: How to Jumpseat! Even as a qualified pilot and crew member I don't touch the seat belt sign unless I ask the captain first. That is crazy! __________________ Colgan SAAB FO "Colgan Air...Pissing off the world 34 people at a time"

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