Welcome to the Jumpseat Committee website!

Our role as the CPZ ALPA Jumpseat committee is to protect and enhance the Compass pilot groups access to the unique benefit that is jumpseating. We work with Compass management, as well as jumpseat committee members from other airlines, to put in place jumpseat agreements with other airlines. These agreements allow our pilots to travel (space available) free of charge on any one of dozens of different airlines, for commuting or pleasure. Volunteers on the jumpseat committee also help to resolve problems that might arise while pilots are using their jumpseat privileges.

Some of the issues that we can help with include, how to list for the jumpseat on different airlines, investigating and resolving CASS denials and resolving any conflicts or disagreements that might arise while jumpseating. If you come across these or any other issues while attempting to jumpseat, or if you are a crew member working a flight and there is an issue regarding the jumpseat, as always remain professional and please reach out to the jumpseat committee and we will do our best to help fix the situation.

For those who are just starting out at the airlines, or those of you who are new to commuting, jumpseating can be a daunting process. The main job of the Jumpseat Committee is to create new agreements with Off-Line Airlines (OAL). Typically we meet with 121 and 135 operators to create new agreements for jumpseat access, but occasionally Part 91 operators may be contacted as well. In addition to the creation of more options for your jumpseat solutions, we are here to help you in your day-to-day utilization of jumpseats.

There are many common questions we see from pilots new to jumpseating, so we have created an FAQ to handle basic questions quickly. This FAQ will allow us to better serve you conveniently without extra email traffic being directed to our committee members. It can be found under the 'Committees' tab located above.
 
The ALPA Jumpseat website has many resources for pilots to use when commuting. The website lists procedures for each airline, weather, airline routes and many other sources of useful information. A link can be found on the right side of the page.

Additionally, The FOM is a valuable resource when helping to determine the correct procedures that concern Compass Jumpseats. We encourage pilots to review FOM Chapter 6 starting at 6-12-1 for policies and procedures for access to our cockpits, passengers visiting the cockpit, jumpseat priority, Pilot-in-Command authority, seating of jumpseaters, and many more operational procedures.

For Guidance on the policies and procedures on other airlines, please reference the Jumpseat Guide and FAQs under links on the right side of the page. If your issue is still unresolved or is related to a Jumpseat denial, please contact us so we may research it further.

We hope this information is helpful and look forward to serving you in the future. However, if you have a more complex issue that isn’t resolved please do not hesitate to contact us at cpzjumpseat@alpa.org.

Riley Silberman
Chairman
CPZ MEC Jumpseat Committee

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Check in times

Make sure you arrive at the gate at least 30 minutes prior to departure to ensure your ability to list. Remember, gate agents have the authority to deny your request if you are late.

Dress Code

Business casual is required to jumpseat. Slacks, polos, and button down shirts are always a good bet. Also be aware that you must be clean shaven in order to use the flight deck jumpseat. You can be denied for showing up in jeans, sneakers, or worn/tattered clothing.

PPR Number

Compass is somewhat unique in the way we provide our PPR numbers which can occasionally cause an issue with new or unfamiliar gate agents. Many PPR numbers are 9 digits long which may cause confusion. Compass pilots only need to provide their 6 digit employee ID number when asked for their PPR. Contrary to what is on our crew badges, our PPR is just those 6 digits. Be patient and polite to any gate agent who may be confused or have additional questions.

Crew check In

It is mandatory to check in with the captain of each flight you jumpseat on. Regardless if you are seated in the back, or in the main cabin, if you listed for a jumpseat, introduce yourself to the crew. At a minimum you need to provide your documentation to the captain, but it is common courtesy to introduce yourself and ask permission of the captain and lead flight attendant.

Update: Eastern Airlines Jumpseat Agreement

The jumpseat committee is happy to announce a reciprocal jumpseat agreement with Eastern Airlines, currently flying charter flights on B737 aircraft. To view Eastern's schedule, visit www.ealjumpseat.com. The password is ealjumpseat737.

We also have an updated listing procedure to our cabin agreement with WestJet. Pilots and dispatchers may now list for a flight via myIDTravel. The login information for myIDTravel is the same used for listing for American Airlines flights. This is a cabin only agreement as WestJet does not participate in CASS. We have been advised that WestJet does not overbook their flights. 

Finally, we have taken steps to help resolve the issues with jumpseat pilots being left off of the dispatch release. Please continue to email CPZJumpseat@alpa.org if you have listed for a flight and your name does not appear on the dispatch release. Please provide the date, city pairs, and flight number, and whether you received confirmation for your listing.