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Flight Attendant Training
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1. GSC
2. RH
Flight Attendant Manual.
Occurs when temperatures are below freezing and water vapors are transformed into ice crystals.
Right Hand
Revision: A permanent change to the manual that must be read then recorded and inserted into the manual immediately.
3. 0800
JSA: The PIC's authority to deny access to a flight deck jumpseat to an authorized person.
8:00 am
Operations: The operations center at each station that monitors and disseminates all pertinent flight information.
A form of low stratus clouds that causes low visibility.
4. Landing gear
11:00 am
Any person who is assigned to perform duties on board an aircraft during flight time.
The under structure and wheel units (main gear and nose gear) that support the weight of the aircraft while on the ground; this gear retracts during 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.
5. DOH
1:00 pm
United States Postal Service (Postal Inspector): A law enforcement division of the USPS that focuses primarily o criminal mail activity.
Date of Hire.
Flight Attendant Read File: A memorandum issued to alert to flight attendants of pertinent operational information.
6. 0200
FD: The interior section of an aircraft that is occupied by the flight crewmembers. (captain and first officers)
2:00 am
Used to describe non-routine operation in which certain procedures or actions must be taken to protect from hazard.
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.
7. 2400
Any person currently employed by Compass Airlines with whom any other compass Airlines employee interacts.
6:00 am
12:00 am
10:00 am
8. CRM
A form of low stratus clouds that causes low visibility.
10:00 am
Crew Resource Management: A training course designed to improve communications and coordination among flight deck and cabin crewmembers.
Souls on Board: The total numbers of individuals on board an aircraft (including crewmembers).
9. ILV
Overhead bin.
Infant Life Vest.
The under structure and wheel units (main gear and nose gear) that support the weight of the aircraft while on the ground; this gear retracts during flight
6:00 pm
10. 1600
Extra Flight attendant.
A passenger manifest code identifying a passenger who has brought a carry-on pet in the cabin.
4:00 pm
Extra Flight crewmember.
11. Fog
A form of low stratus clouds that causes low visibility.
7:00 pm
Cabin Safety Inspector: A Federal Aviation Administration safety inspector who specifically focuses on flight attendants and procedures withing the aircraft cabin.
A logical progression of actions and/or decisions established by an air carrier with which the appropriate personnel can achieve a specific objective.
12. TSA
Transportation Security Administration: A federal agency within the Department of Homeland Security that focuses primarily on transportation security matters.
Infant Life Vest.
Left Hand
A light signaling ITMs to respond to guest needs or crew communication
13. SSR
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).
The persons designated to ensure the orderly flow of all aircraft traffic both on the ground and in the air
A formal list used to identify - schedule - compare - or verify a group of elements or actions.
Aft portion of wing
14. Headwind
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.
4:00 am
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.
Wind that is moving in the opposite direction an aircraft is traveling.
15. CONX
JS: An extra crewmember seat in the flight deck or cabin that authorized personnel may occupy during a flight.
6:00 pm
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.
Connection: A Passenger who is making a connection to another flight to reach a final destination.
16. BP
A procedure of agreement that exists between two or more air carriers.
7:00 pm
10:00 pm
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.
17. SERV
Pilot in command of the aircraft; occupies left seat in flight deck
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.
Cabin Safety Inspector: A Federal Aviation Administration safety inspector who specifically focuses on flight attendants and procedures withing the aircraft cabin.
Service.
18. EFL
Right Hand
The period of elapsed time - using either Universal Coordinated or local time between a crewmember's reporting for an assignment involving flight time and release from that assignment by the air carrier. [121.467(a)]
Emergency Flash Light
A process of controlling airflow into and out of passenger and crew compartments to maintain a normal atmosperic pressure for the occupants
19. UMNR
The persons designated to ensure the orderly flow of all aircraft traffic both on the ground and in the air
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who requires escort (such as a unaccompanied minor).
Complaint Resolution Officer: A person trained to resolve any disputes that arise when accommodating passengers with disabilities.
Any person who is not an employee of Compass Airlines with whom an employee interacts.
20. Leading Edge
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
10:00 pm
Automated External Defibrillator. - An automated medical device that detects heart fibrillation and may administer an electrical shock to reestablish a normal heartbeat.
The forward edge of a wing.
21. 1000
List of Effective Pages: A list of page numbers that notes the current revision number for each page within the manual.
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).
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.
10:00 am
22. 0100
Initial Operating Experience: On-the-job training time required by the FAA following completion of classroom ground instruction.
1:00 am
Quick Reference Checklist: A checklist used by flight crewmembers for various phases of flight.
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.
23. HDQ
Overwing: A term used to describe an area of the fuselage that is located directly above the aircraft's wings.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who is visually impaired.
Airport building from which air traffic controllers can oversee and direct all aircraft movement
Headquarters: The Company facility where Operations Command And Control Center and corporate offices are located
24. EXIT
Least Risk Bomb Location: The location inside of an aircraft that will suffer the minimum possible damage from the explosive forces of a bomb.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who has been assigned a seat in an emergency exit row.
Emergency Flash Light
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.
25. Narrpw Bpde
Vertical airfoil at the tail of the aircraft that controls the left/right direction (yaw)
Ground
Classification of commercial jet aircraft thaat have one aisle and a maximum of six-across seating.
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.
26. Load Factor
A city where a crew rests while waiting for the next scheduled flight.
3:00 am
Emergency Medical Technician: An individual specifically trained in advanced emergency life-support techniques and equipment.
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.
27. 2100
9:00 pm
Forward portion of wing
Extra Flight crewmember.
A guest that pays a fare for their ticket
28. NRPS
Non-Revenue Positive Space: An employee who is traveling on Company business and has a confirmed seat assignment on a flight.
An emergency landing into water.
KTS: A speed measurement based on nautical miles traveled per hour.
The domicile city where crewmembers are indefinitely assigned to work.
29. ATC
Area of an aircraft cabin used to tabulate passenger numbers for weight and balance purposes.
Wind that is moving in the same direction an aircraft is traveling.
Passenger Carrying a Firearm. A passenger manifest code identifying a passenger who is a law enforcement officer carrying a firearm.
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.
30. LAV
31. WDO
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.
Extinguisher
A term that describes the ramp areas of the airport.
Window.
32. LRBL
Area of an aircraft cabin used to tabulate passenger numbers for weight and balance purposes.
Least Risk Bomb Location: The location inside of an aircraft that will suffer the minimum possible damage from the explosive forces of a bomb.
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.
Severe forms of cumulus clouds.
33. PNR
34. 1400
Aircraft
2:00 pm
A procedure of agreement that exists between two or more air carriers.
Passenger Carrying a Firearm. A passenger manifest code identifying a passenger who is a law enforcement officer carrying a firearm.
35. Fuselage
Emergency Medical Technician: An individual specifically trained in advanced emergency life-support techniques and equipment.
Overwing: A term used to describe an area of the fuselage that is located directly above the aircraft's wings.
A city where a crew rests while waiting for the next scheduled flight.
Main body of the aircraft to which the wings - landing gear and tail are attached
36. Turbulence
Bright
9:00 am
An atmospheric condition characterized by sudden wind direction and velocity.
List of Effective Pages: A list of page numbers that notes the current revision number for each page within the manual.
37. FA
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.
An aircraft operator who is certified by the FAA to engage in air transportation.
Connection: A Passenger who is making a connection to another flight to reach a final destination.
Flight Attendant: An individual who is trained and certified in emergency - first aid - cabin preparation and passenger safety duties.
38. Aft
Pounds per Square Inch.
2:00 pm
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.
Toward the tail section of the aircraft
39. NON-REV
40. PETC
Law Enforcement Officer: A person who is authorized to carry weapons on board the aircraft.
10:00 pm
Quick Reference Handbook: An emergency procedures checklist that flight crewmembers use to properly handle an emergency situation and communicate effectively.
A passenger manifest code identifying a passenger who has brought a carry-on pet in the cabin.
41. Operations Bulletin
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 Bureau of Investigation: A federal law enforcement agency that focuses primarily on national felony crimes.
Leave of Absence
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.
42. BEV
Abbreviation for a choice of beverage.
Refers generally to the entire flight crew and not a specific flght crewmember position.
A form of low stratus clouds that causes low visibility.
Information
43. ETD
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger of considerable size who has purchased two adjacent seats in the same row.
Estimated Time of Departure.
Child-Restraint System: A government-approved child seat that is designed to protect small children.
Toward the tail section of the aircraft
44. CRO
Aircraft
Any person who is assigned to perform duties on board an aircraft during flight time.
United States Secret Service. A specially trained security detachment that protect the President of the United States and other High-profile political leaders.
Complaint Resolution Officer: A person trained to resolve any disputes that arise when accommodating passengers with disabilities.
45. IOE
8:00 am
The right side of the aircraft - facing forward.
Initial Operating Experience: On-the-job training time required by the FAA following completion of classroom ground instruction.
A period of elapsed time - using Universal Coordinated or local time - when a crewmember is free from duty or responsibility to work.
46. Base Station
A guest that is traveling on a free or service charge ticket (usually an employee)
Pilot in Command: The flight crewmember who is oltimately responsible for and has ultimate command authority over the safe and efficient operation of a flight (the captain)
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
The domicile city where crewmembers are indefinitely assigned to work.
47. LH
Able Bodied Person: A passenger selected by the flight attendant to assist during an emergency situation.
Quick Reference Checklist: A checklist used by flight crewmembers for various phases of flight.
Left Hand
KTS: A speed measurement based on nautical miles traveled per hour.
48. CZ
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.
Designator Code For Compass Airlines
Toward the tail section of the aircraft
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who has been assigned a seat in an emergency exit row.
49. Jumpseat
A guest that is traveling on a free or service charge ticket (usually an employee)
JS: An extra crewmember seat in the flight deck or cabin that authorized personnel may occupy during a 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.
Recurrent Training: FAA-mandated annual flight attendant training
50. Call Light
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.
Window.
The domicile city where crewmembers are indefinitely assigned to work.
A light signaling ITMs to respond to guest needs or crew communication