What Are Cockpit Jumpseats & Who Can Use Them?

Every airliner has more seats in its flight deck than are needed for just two Pilots . Airliners have flying seats; each sits in front of various instruments and controls. They also have “jumpseats” placed behind the flying seats. Jumpseats don’t have controls, but they are equipped with functionality that helps whoever is occupying them stay in the loop as a flight crew member. Here’s an explanation of jumpseats’ use in the US aviation market.