JUMP SEAT Definition & Meaning

jump seat

noun

a movable or folding seat, as in a carriage, taxicab, or limousine, used as an extra seat.

jump seat

noun

a folding seat for temporary use, as on the flight deck of some aircraft for an additional crew member
a folding seat in a motor vehicle such as in a London taxi

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of jump seat¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

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The Alaska Airlines pilot, who was riding in a jump seat on the flight deck, currently faces state and federal charges related to the incident.

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Mr. Emerson was off duty during the flight, and was riding in the cockpit jump seat.

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The pilot’s indictment came a few days before an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot riding in the cockpit jump seat tried to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air jet in mid-flight, according to authorities.

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Sitting in the cockpit jump seat, Emerson told the pilots, “I’m not OK.”

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The indictment was issued just a few days before an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot riding in the cockpit jump seat tried to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air jet in midflight.

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