Age difference in jumpseating
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Age difference in jumpseating
I hate to be that guy and complain but I have yet to have one older captain be pleasant when it comes to requesting the jumpseat, yes politely. Seems like the younger generation is much more laid back and accommodating. Makes me want to just non rev only wherever I go. Anyone notice this or am I crazy?
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I hate to be that guy and complain but I have yet to have one older captain be pleasant when it comes to requesting the jumpseat, yes politely. Seems like the younger generation is much more laid back and accommodating. Makes me want to just non rev only wherever I go. Anyone notice this or am I crazy?
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Laid back in what way-there are procedures and policies to adhere to. What would you like the older captain do for you, friend you on his facebook? How many jumpseaters do you get in a day? I know of crew who average 2 -3 jumpseaters per leg and I have seen and been part of the 8 jumpseaters on one leg. So how pleasant would you like it to be?
Older boys seam to hate having ANYONE on the jumpseat, they won't talk to you, they act like you are such an inconvenience and in general are just not "friendly". It has nothing to do with policies and procedures you mention. You can be professional and courteous but they choose to be neither it seams.
Now the younger ones, they aren't going against the p's and p's by being nice to a jumpseater, and yes, I have become facebook friends with a couple of them.
So in summary, chill
#6
I hate to be that guy and complain but I have yet to have one older captain be pleasant when it comes to requesting the jumpseat, yes politely. Seems like the younger generation is much more laid back and accommodating. Makes me want to just non rev only wherever I go. Anyone notice this or am I crazy?
#7
I have had some grumpy old farts on some flights and some super accommodating ones on others. Thats just people....
I have found that the older captains are more likely to inform the gate agent that I must get on, but that is probably just my experience.
I have found that the older captains are more likely to inform the gate agent that I must get on, but that is probably just my experience.
#9
Does it really matter if they are grumpy, civil, friendly, or just want to give your a hug? You asked for, and got a seat.
#10
I hate to be that guy and complain but I have yet to have one older captain be pleasant when it comes to requesting the jumpseat, yes politely. Seems like the younger generation is much more laid back and accommodating. Makes me want to just non rev only wherever I go. Anyone notice this or am I crazy?
When in Rome...
I just commute in uniform because I can't stand the dockers/golf shirt look...the clothes I like to wear would be borderline for offline JS.
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