Travel Ask the Captain: Who’s allowed to ride in the cockpit jumpseat? Does the FAA ‘own’ it? February 4, 2021 John Cox, Special to USA TODAY Comments Off on Ask the Captain: Who’s allowed to ride in the cockpit jumpseat? Does the FAA ‘own’ it? This week, John Cox clarifies who's allowed to ride in an airliner's cockpit jumpseat and whether pilots can tell if your seatbelt is fastened.