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Jumpseating: Got Etiquette?


Jumpseating is a professional courtesy among airline pilots
, and one of the best benefits of being a pilot.  It is used to commute to and from work and for leisure travel.

The captain is the final authority as to who rides and is not to be challenged for any reason. If denied a jumpseat, say "thanks anyway" and try a different flight.


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You feel tired, but are you fatigued?


Are you fatigued?We work in a challenging environment that requires many of us to be awake during the exact hours when we biologically need to sleep. In addition, we are often on duty for long periods of time while dealing with circadian shifts and then try to sleep while the rest of the world is awake. Have you just gotten used to feeling tired? Or, are you fatigued? 
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Handling College Loan Repayment

You’ve watched your children grow and mature over the past two decades and looked on with pride as they accepted their college diplomas. This is a great time to reflect on their accomplishments. But it’s also time to consider any outstanding loans that were taken out to fund their education.

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CASS Airlines


The list of airlines participating in the CASS jumpseat program continues to expand, and APC is staying on top the latest entrants.

The latest airline to join is Florida West Int'l. Click "Read More" below to see complete list of CASS participants. (List last updated: May 2, 2008)

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Trip and Duty Rigs 101

Trip and Duty Rigs 101by Cindy Driscoll

What is a trip rig? What is a duty rig? If you are a pilot working at a carrier without "rigs," transitioning to a major carrier will be your first introduction to an initially confusing topic.

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