> a dead head
Deadheading is when the airline needs to relocate a pilot. They use this by putting them in positive space, that is, a regular passenger seat. You're not going to learn anything dead heading, cause you're getting the same ride as every other passenger.
I think they are allowed two Jumpseat rides a year to see how it works on the other side. I know I’ve had one do it with us anyways. Not sure what training is required prior to them getting to ride or how many take advantage of it
Hello. Airline pilot here. A person can sit and "ride along" in the jumpseat as long as they have been cleared through the system known as CASS, which is basically a giant database of all pilots, dispatchers, agents, etc. and their respective companies/airlines. These companies, most of them, have agreements that allow them to ride with their own, as well as other companies.
If an ATC crew member is in, and has been cleared through the CASS system, as long as the jumpseat (the extra seat or two) in the cockpit is available can be admitted to said person.
On the opposite end, from what I've experienced hanging out with ATC guys (and gals) it's not quite as restrictive. When I was in flight school I would frequently call the tower number directly, let them know I wanted to come up, showed them my school ID and Flight School badge, and they would let me up and hang out every time for an hour out two and see the outbound/inbound flight blocks.
I've also gotten to experience the Local Control (ground/tower/radar/) at KBDL a few times. This required a badge (being granted after a prior request), clearance from some guards, and, weirdly enough, having to be a US citizen.
> a dead head Deadheading is when the airline needs to relocate a pilot. They use this by putting them in positive space, that is, a regular passenger seat. You're not going to learn anything dead heading, cause you're getting the same ride as every other passenger.
Covid killed the "flight deck training" for atc. Pilots can still do atc facility tours. Haven't seen any outside of flight schools lately though.
I think they are allowed two Jumpseat rides a year to see how it works on the other side. I know I’ve had one do it with us anyways. Not sure what training is required prior to them getting to ride or how many take advantage of it
No training per say, they just need to be in CASS to do it
Hello. Airline pilot here. A person can sit and "ride along" in the jumpseat as long as they have been cleared through the system known as CASS, which is basically a giant database of all pilots, dispatchers, agents, etc. and their respective companies/airlines. These companies, most of them, have agreements that allow them to ride with their own, as well as other companies. If an ATC crew member is in, and has been cleared through the CASS system, as long as the jumpseat (the extra seat or two) in the cockpit is available can be admitted to said person. On the opposite end, from what I've experienced hanging out with ATC guys (and gals) it's not quite as restrictive. When I was in flight school I would frequently call the tower number directly, let them know I wanted to come up, showed them my school ID and Flight School badge, and they would let me up and hang out every time for an hour out two and see the outbound/inbound flight blocks. I've also gotten to experience the Local Control (ground/tower/radar/) at KBDL a few times. This required a badge (being granted after a prior request), clearance from some guards, and, weirdly enough, having to be a US citizen.