What is the term for a crewmember traveling in uniform to or from work?

The term for a crewmember traveling in uniform to or from work is known as "deadheading." This term specifically refers to situations where airline crew members are transported, usually on a flight, at the airline's expense, to a location where they will operate an aircraft or return to their base. It is a procedure employed to reposition crew members who may be out of service at a different location or need to join a flight.

The use of the term "deadheading" highlights its specific context within the aviation industry. While commuting might generally apply to any worker traveling to their job, and shuttling might suggest a typical short-distance travel scenario, neither term encompasses the specific implications of airline crew travel. Similarly, the term "traveling" is too broad and does not convey the unique circumstances of airline crewmembers moving to their operational duties. Thus, deadheading accurately captures the essence of the practice in terms of airline operations and crew logistics.