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Flight Attendant Training
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1. FOD
Estimated Time of Departure.
oreign Object Debris/Damage/Disposal: A term used to describe either an item on the ramp - taxiway - or runway areas that could potentially cause damage to an aircraft; damage caused to an aircraft by foreign object debis; or a designated receptacle
Portable Oxygen Bottle.
The domicile city where crewmembers are indefinitely assigned to work.
2. Sky Team
A global airline alliance partnership with Delta - Airlines - Aeroflot - AeroMexico - Air France - Alitalia - China Southern Airlines - CSA Czech Airlines - KLM Royal Dutch Airlines - Korean Air - Air Europa and Kenya Airways.
2:00 am
Window.
Inflight Security Coordinator: A person trained and qualified in aircraft security regulations and procedures who is responsible for security-related events that occur during flight (typically the PIC).
3. FWD
Forward: Toward the nose of the aircraft.
Passenger Name Record. A computer record of a passenger's information and itinerary.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who has been assigned a seat in an emergency exit row.
Irregular Operation.
4. LOEP
No Show. A scheduling code added to a crewmember's schedule when an MFA is determined to be the result of a failure to report for work or call-in prior to the prescribed time limit.
Vertical airfoil at the tail of the aircraft that controls the left/right direction (yaw)
A designator code assigned to flights that have been cancelled due to a maintenance problem.
List of Effective Pages: A list of page numbers that notes the current revision number for each page within the manual.
5. 0200
11:00 am
2:00 am
Bright
5:00 am
6. RT
Flight Attendant Manual.
Recurrent Training: FAA-mandated annual flight attendant training
Vertical airfoil at the tail of the aircraft that controls the left/right direction (yaw)
Passenger Service Kit
7. I-94 Form
A written requirement established by an air carrier that is expected to be complied with by all appropriate personnel.
A form required to be filled out by passengers traveling without a visa - who are entering the United States - so that their arrival and departure can be recorded.
Located on the trailing edge of the horizontal stabilizer; controls up/down attitude of aircraft
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who is visually impaired.
8. DOH
Non-Revenue Space Available (see NON-REV)
Moveable wing surfaces hinged to the wing's leading edge and trailing edge; Extending the wing flaps increases wing surface and lift for takeoff or landing. Retracting the flaps reduces wing surface area thus reducing friction and drag for high speed
Date of Hire.
Quick Reference Handbook: An emergency procedures checklist that flight crewmembers use to properly handle an emergency situation and communicate effectively.
9. LED
10. 0900
The engine exhaust power produced when an aircraft's engines are running.
Bright
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who requires a lift device to ascend and descend stairs - but is able to make his own way to/from cabin seat.
9:00 am
11. EMT
Extra Flight attendant.
Emergency Medical Technician: An individual specifically trained in advanced emergency life-support techniques and equipment.
Cancelled
Inflight Security Coordinator: A person trained and qualified in aircraft security regulations and procedures who is responsible for security-related events that occur during flight (typically the PIC).
12. XCM
A passenger manifest code that identifies and infant passenger.
First Officer (see SIC).
Extra Flight crewmember.
The ratio between the number of seats on a given flight or system versus the total number of seats in the airline inventory by the flight or system. It is expressed in percentages.
13. XMK
Aircraft
Expanded Medical Kit - also referred to as an Emergency Medical Kit (EMK)
Extinguisher
Wind that is moving in the opposite direction an aircraft is traveling.
14. Inboard
A light signaling ITMs to respond to guest needs or crew communication
Denotes a position closest to the center of the aircraft
Non-Revenue Space Available (see NON-REV)
JS: An extra crewmember seat in the flight deck or cabin that authorized personnel may occupy during a flight.
15. Air Carrier
Manual Deploy Tool: A tool that is used to gain access to various panels on the E175 aircraft.
11:00 am
An aircraft operator who is certified by the FAA to engage in air transportation.
Non-revenue passenger: A person who is traveling as a passenger under an airline's flight benefits program (usually for free or at an industry discount rate.
16. Policy
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who is visually impaired.
A written requirement established by an air carrier that is expected to be complied with by all appropriate personnel.
An enclosed walkway used as a loading bridge between the terminal gate and the aircraft cabin that allows the passengers direct - protected access to an aircraft from the terminal. Also know as a jetway.
Cabin Safety Inspector: A Federal Aviation Administration safety inspector who specifically focuses on flight attendants and procedures withing the aircraft cabin.
17. FOM
Aircraft
A process of controlling airflow into and out of passenger and crew compartments to maintain a normal atmosperic pressure for the occupants
Flight Operations Manual: A procedures manual. of which the Fight Attendant Manual is an accepted part - which is approved by the FAA for Compass Airlines flight operations.
Non-revenue passenger: A person who is traveling as a passenger under an airline's flight benefits program (usually for free or at an industry discount rate.
18. DL
Information
Occurs when temperatures are below freezing and water vapors are transformed into ice crystals.
Designator code for Delta Airlines.
A required inspection of the cabin interior and emergency equipment - prior to passenger boarding - on any aircraft on which the assigned flight attendant(s) has not previously performed a preflight inspection on the same calendar day.
19. Fog
Moveable wing surfaces hinged to the wing's leading edge and trailing edge; Extending the wing flaps increases wing surface and lift for takeoff or landing. Retracting the flaps reduces wing surface area thus reducing friction and drag for high speed
A form of low stratus clouds that causes low visibility.
Connection: A Passenger who is making a connection to another flight to reach a final destination.
Date of Hire.
20. OHB
Overhead bin.
Refers to Halon 1211 fire extinguishers.
A passenger manifest code identifying a passenger who has brought a carry-on pet in the cabin.
Electronic Ticket (E-Ticket): A ticket that is purchased by the passenger on the internet.
21. Trailing edge
Any person who is not an employee of Compass Airlines with whom an employee interacts.
Information
Standby: Any passenger who is waiting for a seat to become available on a flight.
Aft portion of wing
22. CZ
11:00 pm
Designator Code For Compass Airlines
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who requires escort (such as a unaccompanied minor).
A process of measuring the distribution of the payload weight - total aircraft weight - and the resulting center of gravity of and aircraft before flight.
23. Tarmac
First Aid Kt.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who requires escort (such as a unaccompanied minor).
A term that describes the ramp areas of the airport.
A global airline alliance partnership with Delta - Airlines - Aeroflot - AeroMexico - Air France - Alitalia - China Southern Airlines - CSA Czech Airlines - KLM Royal Dutch Airlines - Korean Air - Air Europa and Kenya Airways.
24. 0600
Positive Space: A term that describes when a seat assignment is reserved for a crewmember or employee who is reqired to travel on a flight for Company business or operational need.
A device used in place of a fuse - which breaks and electrical current in the event of an overload.
6:00 am
A guest that pays a fare for their ticket
25. AED
The domicile city where crewmembers are indefinitely assigned to work.
Automated External Defibrillator. - An automated medical device that detects heart fibrillation and may administer an electrical shock to reestablish a normal heartbeat.
A segment status code in a passenger name record indicating the passenger's boarding priority.
A passenger manifest code that indicates a passenger does not speak or understand English.
26. PSI
Security Identification Display Area: A restricted area withing an airport that may only be accessed by authorized personnel who must display proper identification at all times.
Pounds per Square Inch.
The right side of the aircraft - facing forward.
A designator code assigned to flights that have been cancelled due to a maintenance problem.
27. Emergency
Cancelled
Used to describe non-routine operation in which certain procedures or actions must be taken to protect from hazard.
A specific altitude assigned to an aircraft by Air Traffic Control at which that aircraft must remain until further directed by ATC (usually due to heavy flight traffic)
o exit the aircraft under normal circumstances.
28. Outboard
Denotes a position furthest from the center of the aircraft
A process of measuring the distribution of the payload weight - total aircraft weight - and the resulting center of gravity of and aircraft before flight.
9:00 pm
Complimentary
29. CA (CAPT)
12:00 pm
Captain
A formal list used to identify - schedule - compare - or verify a group of elements or actions.
Remain over Night
30. ETKT
Electronic Ticket (E-Ticket): A ticket that is purchased by the passenger on the internet.
Overwing: A term used to describe an area of the fuselage that is located directly above the aircraft's wings.
Automated External Defibrillator. - An automated medical device that detects heart fibrillation and may administer an electrical shock to reestablish a normal heartbeat.
Forward: Toward the nose of the aircraft.
31. 0800
Emergency Medical Technician: An individual specifically trained in advanced emergency life-support techniques and equipment.
Inflight Security Coordinator: A person trained and qualified in aircraft security regulations and procedures who is responsible for security-related events that occur during flight (typically the PIC).
Crew Life Vest
8:00 am
32. FAIR
A build up of electrical charges in cloud formations.
Passenger. The word "passenger" - as used throughout the Code of Federal Regulations - means any passenger regardless of age unless the in qualified by definition.
A city where a crew rests while waiting for the next scheduled flight.
Flight Attendant Irregularity Report: An online document available to FAs for the purpose of documenting and communicating any type in incident - irregularity - concern or question to management.
33. Headwind
Wind that is moving in the opposite direction an aircraft is traveling.
Principal Operating Inspector: An FAA official who specifically oversees and air carrier at the local level.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who is visually impaired.
Flight Information Display System: Monitors - located in airport terminal - which are used to display flight information to the public.
34. RH
A passenger manifest code identifying a passenger who has brought a carry-on pet in the cabin.
Main Cabin Door: The passenger entry door of an aircraft that is used for boarding and deplaning.
Cabin Safety Inspector: A Federal Aviation Administration safety inspector who specifically focuses on flight attendants and procedures withing the aircraft cabin.
Right Hand
35. 1600
A form of low stratus clouds that causes low visibility.
4:00 pm
The engine exhaust power produced when an aircraft's engines are running.
Used to describe non-routine operation in which certain procedures or actions must be taken to protect from hazard.
36. FA
Non-Revenue Positive Space: An employee who is traveling on Company business and has a confirmed seat assignment on a flight.
Automated External Defibrillator. - An automated medical device that detects heart fibrillation and may administer an electrical shock to reestablish a normal heartbeat.
Federal Aviation Regulations: Federal Law specific to aviation that is published by the Federal Aviation ?Administration (see CFR)
Flight Attendant: An individual who is trained and certified in emergency - first aid - cabin preparation and passenger safety duties.
37. FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation: A federal law enforcement agency that focuses primarily on national felony crimes.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who is hearing-impaired.
Notification - preparation - impact and evacuation. The four phoses of a planned emergency.
Emergency Light Switch
38. Calendar Day
Abbreviation for a choice of beverage.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger of considerable size who has purchased two adjacent seats in the same row.
The time when a crewmember is in uniform and on duty at the airport and is available for an immediate flight assignment.
A period of elapsed time - using either Universal Coordinated or local time - which begins at midnight and ends 24 hours later at the next midnight.
39. Deportee
Notification - preparation - impact and evacuation. The four phoses of a planned emergency.
A person who has entered a country illegally and in formally removed from that country at a later date.
Passenger Service Unit: A panel located above passenger seats that includes the flight attendant call button - informative signs and/or placards - reading lights - oxygen masks and gasper vents.
A build up of electrical charges in cloud formations.
40. INFT
Emergency Medical Technician: An individual specifically trained in advanced emergency life-support techniques and equipment.
Maintenance: The department responsible for ensuring the aircraft fleet is properly inspected - maintained - repaired and airworthy.
Initial Operating Experience: On-the-job training time required by the FAA following completion of classroom ground instruction.
A passenger manifest code that identifies and infant passenger.
41. REV
Revision: A permanent change to the manual that must be read then recorded and inserted into the manual immediately.
Special Service Request: A term that identifies a passenger who has a particular need or condition (such as a passenger with a carry-on pet or who purchased an extra seat).
Severe forms of cumulus clouds.
Federal Air Marshall: A federal law enforcement officer who is specifically trained to prevent any attempt to take control of a commercial aircraft during flight.
42. WCHR
A passenger Manifest code that identifies a passenger whocan ascend/descend steps and make his own way to/from cabin seat;requires wheelchair for distance to/from AC door.
Includes spouse - children - stepchildren - grandchildren - parents - stepparents - grandparents - siblings and in-laws.
11:00 pm
A passenger who has paid a quoted fare for a reserved seat on board an aircraft.
43. Circuit Breaker
Located on the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer and controls the forward left/right direction of the aircraft
A device used in place of a fuse - which breaks and electrical current in the event of an overload.
Souls on Board: The total numbers of individuals on board an aircraft (including crewmembers).
oreign Object Debris/Damage/Disposal: A term used to describe either an item on the ramp - taxiway - or runway areas that could potentially cause damage to an aircraft; damage caused to an aircraft by foreign object debis; or a designated receptacle
44. SOB
Used to describe routine operations (without malfunctions)
Souls on Board: The total numbers of individuals on board an aircraft (including crewmembers).
Non-revenue passenger: A person who is traveling as a passenger under an airline's flight benefits program (usually for free or at an industry discount rate.
FD: The interior section of an aircraft that is occupied by the flight crewmembers. (captain and first officers)
45. I/C
46. TDY
Customer Service Agent
Temporary Duty: A temporary assignment to another crewmember domicile.
Ground Security Coordinator: An individual trained and qualified in airport security regulations and procedures who is responsible for an airline's security-related events at the station.
Window.
47. A/C right
Refers generally to the entire flight crew and not a specific flght crewmember position.
The right side of the aircraft - facing forward.
Information
Flight Attendant Read File: A memorandum issued to alert to flight attendants of pertinent operational information.
48. ASAP
A city where a crew rests while waiting for the next scheduled flight.
Moveable wing surfaces hinged to the wing's leading edge and trailing edge; Extending the wing flaps increases wing surface and lift for takeoff or landing. Retracting the flaps reduces wing surface area thus reducing friction and drag for high speed
Airline Safety Action Program: A coordinated program between the FAA - ALPA and Select air carrier departments that allows certain FAA-certified Company employees to report violations made in error in the interest of improving safety without fear of
o exit the aircraft under normal circumstances.
49. EVAC
An unscheduled non-revenue flight on which only crewmembers and authorized personnel or cargo are permitted on board.
Air Trafic Control: A division of the Federal Aviation Administration responsible for the expeditions and safe movement of aircraft on the ground and in the airspace system.
Evacuation
Complimentary
50. Spoilers
Forward: Toward the nose of the aircraft.
Area of an aircraft cabin used to tabulate passenger numbers for weight and balance purposes.
A process of measuring the distribution of the payload weight - total aircraft weight - and the resulting center of gravity of and aircraft before flight.
Located directly forward of the trailing edge flaps to assist the ailerons in roll control and to act as speed brakes for descent and landing