I've had jump priveledges for the longest time with the airlines, but the FAA decided to do away with mechanics in the cockpit. They went with allowing TAXI AND RUNUP qualified technicians jumpseat priveleges and decided to do away with that too. Guess the pilots are in cahootz with the FAA. Guess the pilots got tired of competing for the jump seats, they got it all to themselves now. I dont much give a crap either way anymore. I think riding jumpseat sucks. I've used it once or twice in a pinch out in the Pacific, but no need to use it here in the states with so many other options. Funny how the rules get changed around to convenience other groups after years of protocol. And I don't know how dispatchers get to keep their jumpseats over technicians. Uh???? What sux about the industry, no wonder attitudes run sour.