Freight Dog
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starchkr said:Ok, so what about the 135 guys?
Should we be included in this open jumpseat idea?
I am sure most of you would say no, but why?
I think we should allow 135 guys in the jumpseats, but they should be able to reciprocate. In other words, if I want to go to Podunk, New Mexico, I should be able to hop on a Cessna 402 with a load of freight in the back and get a ride there.
When I was at Ameriflight, I gave rides to quite a few SWA pilots out of OAK in Lances and Chieftains. There's nothing wrong with that. But it should be just that... be able to reciprocate and Ameriflight is more than able to reciprocate. My first 135 job - air tour company.. should not be held to a different standard - they should be able to reciprocate with a free air tour space-available if they intend to use my jumpseat. Finally, Part 135 companies should also adhere to the jumpseat protocol and not utilize jumpseat to reposition crews which was the case with many 135 operators, which is why many airlines booted them off their lists.
All of that should be done in writing and reciprocal agreements put in place.
Finally, if they intend to utilize the cockpit jumpseat and not a seat in the back, they need to be subject to the same set of rules as 121 pilots - telephone verification of employment.
I come from a Part 135 background, and I want to see those guys back in jumpseats, but at the same time, I dont want their employers raping our airline by requiring their pilots to abuse their privilege to save company money to reposition crews.