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Flight Attendant Training

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1. FAA
Federal Aviation Administration: A federal agency within the Department of Transportation that has direct oversight of aviation operations and laws.
Pounds per Square Inch.
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.
Flight Attendant Read File: A memorandum issued to alert to flight attendants of pertinent operational information.

2. FOM
Transportation between any two points within Puerto Rico - the U.S. Virgin Islands - the District of Columbia - or any state of the United States of America.
Federal Aviation Administration: A federal agency within the Department of Transportation that has direct oversight of aviation operations and laws.
7:00 am
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.

3. Bulkhead
Infant Life Vest.
General Declaration Form: An international document that requires flight information - names of crewmembers on board - numbers of passengers on board and a general declaration of health for all souls aboard.
A dividing wall within the aircraft (usually extends from floor to ceiling)
12:00 am

4. NRSA
Non-Revenue Space Available (see NON-REV)
A segment status code in a passenger name record indicating the passenger's boarding priority.
A flight-by-flight record of all operations of an aircraft and its engines - crew - flight time - areas of operation - or other pertinent information.
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.

5. Procedure
Refers to Halon 1211 fire extinguishers.
First Aid Kt.
A logical progression of actions and/or decisions established by an air carrier with which the appropriate personnel can achieve a specific objective.
Any person currently employed by Compass Airlines with whom any other compass Airlines employee interacts.

6. FAK
Classification of commercial jet aircraft thaat have one aisle and a maximum of six-across seating.
First Aid Kt.
Leave of Absence
10:00 am

7. FLT
Remain over Night
9:00 pm
Flight.
Located on the trailing edge of the wing to provide roll control

8. Air Carrier
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.
Federal Flight Deck Officer: A certified pilot employed by an air carrier who is authorized by federal law to carry a firearm while on duty aboard an aircraft.
An aircraft operator who is certified by the FAA to engage in air transportation.
The right side of the aircraft - facing forward.

9. WCHR
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).
Passenger. The word "passenger" - as used throughout the Code of Federal Regulations - means any passenger regardless of age unless the in qualified by definition.
Expanded Medical Kit - also referred to as an Emergency Medical Kit (EMK)
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.

10. LRBL
Least Risk Bomb Location: The location inside of an aircraft that will suffer the minimum possible damage from the explosive forces of a bomb.
Infant Life Vest.
Estimated Time of Departure.
A passenger manifest code identifying a passenger who has brought a carry-on pet in the cabin.

11. OPS
1:00 pm
A build up of electrical charges in cloud formations.
The critical phase of flight - which includes all ground operations involving taxi - takeoff and landing - and all flight operations below 10 -000 feet (except cruise flight) during which all flight deck communication is limited to operational and sa
Operations: The operations center at each station that monitors and disseminates all pertinent flight information.

12. Jumpseat Authority

13. SERV
Service.
10:00 am
A dividing wall within the aircraft (usually extends from floor to ceiling)
The time when a crewmember is in uniform and on duty at the airport and is available for an immediate flight assignment.

14. 2300
Horizontal airfoil at the tail of the aircraft that creates lift
A build up of electrical charges in cloud formations.
11:00 pm
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who does not need a wheelchair but still requires assistance.

15. Internal customer
Leave of Absence
7:00 am
Any person currently employed by Compass Airlines with whom any other compass Airlines employee interacts.
United States Secret Service. A specially trained security detachment that protect the President of the United States and other High-profile political leaders.

16. UMNR
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who requires escort (such as a unaccompanied minor).
7:00 am
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A first aid procedure in which a victim's heartbeat and breathing are manually supported by another individual.
Forward portion of wing

17. Rudder
Designator Code For Compass Airlines
8:00 pm
Emergency Flash Light
Located on the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer and controls the forward left/right direction of the aircraft

18. IRROP
Emergency Medical Technician: An individual specifically trained in advanced emergency life-support techniques and equipment.
FD: The interior section of an aircraft that is occupied by the flight crewmembers. (captain and first officers)
Refers to Halon 1211 fire extinguishers.
Irregular Operation.

19. Non revenue Guest
A change to the manual (that will be included in a later revision) that must be read - then recorded and inserted into the manual immediately.
A guest that is traveling on a free or service charge ticket (usually an employee)
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)
Used to describe non-routine operation in which certain procedures or actions must be taken to protect from hazard.

20. USPS
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.
An atmospheric condition characterized by sudden wind direction and velocity.
A written requirement established by an air carrier that is expected to be complied with by all appropriate personnel.
United States Postal Service (Postal Inspector): A law enforcement division of the USPS that focuses primarily o criminal mail activity.

21. TURB
3:00 am
11:00 pm
The domicile city where crewmembers are indefinitely assigned to work.
Turbulence

22. LEO
Law Enforcement Officer: A person who is authorized to carry weapons on board the aircraft.
Push-to-Talk: A button on the PA handset that must be depressed in order for announcements to carry over the cabin speaker system
Abbreviation for a choice of beverage.
Main Cabin Door: The passenger entry door of an aircraft that is used for boarding and deplaning.

23. COMP
Main Cabin Door: The passenger entry door of an aircraft that is used for boarding and deplaning.
Complimentary
Flight Attendant: An individual who is trained and certified in emergency - first aid - cabin preparation and passenger safety duties.
Area of an aircraft cabin used to tabulate passenger numbers for weight and balance purposes.

24. ELS
Occurs when temperatures are below freezing and water vapors are transformed into ice crystals.
Emergency Light Switch
Used to describe routine operations (without malfunctions)
Flight Attendant Manual.

25. 0700
An atmospheric condition characterized by sudden wind direction and velocity.
Flight Attendant Manual.
7:00 am
Child-Restraint System: A government-approved child seat that is designed to protect small children.

26. POB
Period of time that separates two duty periods/flights within a crew pattern
The domicile city where crewmembers are indefinitely assigned to work.
Portable Oxygen Bottle.
Lavatory: The official term for an aircraft's restroom.

27. Headwind
Extra Flight attendant.
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)
Wind that is moving in the opposite direction an aircraft is traveling.
A term that describes the ramp areas of the airport.

28. Operations Bulletin
Revision: A permanent change to the manual that must be read then recorded and inserted into the manual immediately.
3:00 pm
A change to the manual (that will be included in a later revision) that must be read - then recorded and inserted into the manual immediately.
Date of Hire.

29. IT

30. Fuselage
Crew Life Vest
Pounds per Square Inch.
Main Cabin Door: The passenger entry door of an aircraft that is used for boarding and deplaning.
The body of an aircraft - excluding the wings and empennage.

31. EVAC
Evacuation
A formal list used to identify - schedule - compare - or verify a group of elements or actions.
JSA: The PIC's authority to deny access to a flight deck jumpseat to an authorized person.
Severe forms of cumulus clouds.

32. FARF
Classification of commercial jet aircraft thaat have one aisle and a maximum of six-across seating.
Intercom (Inter-phone): An aircraft's internal communications system through which crew members communicate during flight.
Captain
Flight Attendant Read File: A memorandum issued to alert to flight attendants of pertinent operational information.

33. 1600
Window.
4:00 pm
A city where a crew rests while waiting for the next scheduled flight.
Connection: A Passenger who is making a connection to another flight to reach a final destination.

34. 1400
A period of elapsed time - using Universal Coordinated or local time - when a crewmember is free from duty or responsibility to work.
Expanded Medical Kit - also referred to as an Emergency Medical Kit (EMK)
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.
2:00 pm

35. Missed Flight Assignment
Complaint Resolution Officer: A person trained to resolve any disputes that arise when accommodating passengers with disabilities.
Occurs when temperatures are below freezing and water vapors are transformed into ice crystals.
5:00 am
Missed Flight Assignment: A scheduling code designating a flight assignment that has been missed.

36. Pushback
Complimentary
A term that describes the ramp areas of the airport.
An aircraft movement whereby an aircraft tug is used to push and aircraft from its gate parking position to a position from which it can be moved under its own power - or be towed by the tug.
4:00 pm

37. WCHC
Passenger Service Kit
KTS: A speed measurement based on nautical miles traveled per hour.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who is completely immobile - requires a wheelchair and also a lift device to ascend and descend stairs.
Transportation between any two points within Puerto Rico - the U.S. Virgin Islands - the District of Columbia - or any state of the United States of America.

38. Ramp/Apron/Tarmac
A paved area - at or near the terminal - where aircraft park
Flight Attendant Service Trends Form: A form carried on the aircraft for the purposes of documenting and communicating any discrepancies involving catering and aircraft cleaning.
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.
A person who has entered a country illegally and in formally removed from that country at a later date.

39. 0400
1:00 pm
4:00 am
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.
Bright

40. N/S

41. Pressurization
Flight Attendant Manual.
Law Enforcement Officer: A person who is authorized to carry weapons on board the aircraft.
A process of controlling airflow into and out of passenger and crew compartments to maintain a normal atmosperic pressure for the occupants
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who has been assigned a seat in an emergency exit row.

42. EMK
Any person who is assigned to perform duties on board an aircraft during flight time.
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.
Emergency Medical Kit - also referred to as the Expanded Medical Kit (XMK)
The left side of the aircraft - facing forward.

43. MEL
Minimum Equipment List. A list that details which equipment must be functioning properly in order for the aircraft to be permitted to fly and which equipment may be inoperative for a specified period of time.
Passenger Carrying a Firearm. A passenger manifest code identifying a passenger who is a law enforcement officer carrying a firearm.
Ground
Through Passenger: A passenger who has boarded prior to an arrival into a city - but is continuing on to another city.

44. A/C
Quick Reference Checklist: A checklist used by flight crewmembers for various phases of flight.
Aircraft
Connection: A Passenger who is making a connection to another flight to reach a final destination.
8:00 am

45. Layover Period
Complaint Resolution Officer: A person trained to resolve any disputes that arise when accommodating passengers with disabilities.
Non-Revenue Positive Space: An employee who is traveling on Company business and has a confirmed seat assignment on a flight.
Boarding Pass: A card or printed paper containing seat location and boarding priority information - which passengers present to a customer service agent in order to gain access to an aircraft for boarding.
Period of time that separates two duty periods/flights within a crew pattern

46. Layover Station
A device used in place of a fuse - which breaks and electrical current in the event of an overload.
A city where a crew rests while waiting for the next scheduled flight.
Designator code for Delta Airlines.
The department that is responsible for the Company's computer hardware - software - and network systems.

47. O2
Period of time that separates two duty periods/flights within a crew pattern
Protective Breathing Equipment: A portable smoke hood and oxygen supply used for firefighting on board an aircraft.
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.
Oxygen

48. Air Traffic Control
Expanded Medical Kit - also referred to as an Emergency Medical Kit (EMK)
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.
The persons designated to ensure the orderly flow of all aircraft traffic both on the ground and in the air
Infant Life Vest.

49. Jetbridge
Occurs when temperatures are below freezing and water vapors are transformed into ice crystals.
Severe forms of cumulus clouds.
Federal Aviation Administration: A federal agency within the Department of Transportation that has direct oversight of aviation operations and laws.
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.

50. CRM
Flight.
Window.
Passenger Name Record. A computer record of a passenger's information and itinerary.
Crew Resource Management: A training course designed to improve communications and coordination among flight deck and cabin crewmembers.