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Flight Attendant Training

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1. Zone
Forward: Toward the nose of the aircraft.
Horizontal airfoil at the tail of the aircraft that creates lift
Area of an aircraft cabin used to tabulate passenger numbers for weight and balance purposes.
An emergency landing into water.

2. Immediate Family
Includes spouse - children - stepchildren - grandchildren - parents - stepparents - grandparents - siblings and in-laws.
10:00 pm
Infant Life Vest.
Protective Breathing Equipment: A portable smoke hood and oxygen supply used for firefighting on board an aircraft.

3. Missed Flight Assignment
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.
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.
A written requirement established by an air carrier that is expected to be complied with by all appropriate personnel.
Missed Flight Assignment: A scheduling code designating a flight assignment that has been missed.

4. NON-REV

5. MDT
Manual Deploy Tool: A tool that is used to gain access to various panels on the E175 aircraft.
United States Postal Service (Postal Inspector): A law enforcement division of the USPS that focuses primarily o criminal mail activity.
Right Hand
3:00 am

6. NRSA
Any person currently employed by Compass Airlines with whom any other compass Airlines employee interacts.
Non-Revenue Space Available (see NON-REV)
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
The department that focuses solely on flight attendants and in-flight cabin procedures.

7. GRND
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.
A designator code assigned to flights that have been cancelled due to a maintenance problem.
Ground
The time when a crewmember is in uniform and on duty at the airport and is available for an immediate flight assignment.

8. SRVA
A device used in place of a fuse - which breaks and electrical current in the event of an overload.
A logical progression of actions and/or decisions established by an air carrier with which the appropriate personnel can achieve a specific objective.
Classification of commercial jet aircraft thaat have one aisle and a maximum of six-across seating.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a service animal traveling with a passenger.

9. Deplane
Flight Attendant: An individual who is trained and certified in emergency - first aid - cabin preparation and passenger safety duties.
6:00 am
Toward the tail section of the aircraft
o exit the aircraft under normal circumstances.

10. Trailing edge
Aft portion of wing
Forward portion of wing
An aircraft operator who is certified by the FAA to engage in air transportation.
Electronic Ticket (E-Ticket): A ticket that is purchased by the passenger on the internet.

11. Air Carrier
Bright
Wind that is moving in the opposite direction an aircraft is traveling.
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.
An aircraft operator who is certified by the FAA to engage in air transportation.

12. 1200
Pilot second in command; occupies right seat in flight deck
A passenger who has paid a quoted fare for a reserved seat on board an aircraft.
12:00 pm
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.

13. MAINT
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)
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.
As moist air is carried upward - it combines with colder air to form ____________.
Maintenance: The department responsible for ensuring the aircraft fleet is properly inspected - maintained - repaired and airworthy.

14. PS
Wind that is moving in the opposite direction an aircraft is traveling.
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.
Protective Breathing Equipment: A portable smoke hood and oxygen supply used for firefighting on board an aircraft.
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.

15. 2300
The movement of an aircraft on the surface under its own power.
A written requirement established by an air carrier that is expected to be complied with by all appropriate personnel.
Code of Federal Regulations: The complete list of federal laws in which Federal Aviation Regulation are found.
11:00 pm

16. Call Light
Connection: A Passenger who is making a connection to another flight to reach a final destination.
Systems Operation Control: The Company department that is comprised of Dispatch - Crew Scheduling and Maintenance Control personnel.
A light signaling ITMs to respond to guest needs or crew communication
Refers generally to the entire flight crew and not a specific flght crewmember position.

17. FAR
The interior section of an aircraft that is occupied by the passengers and cabin crewmembers.
Federal Aviation Regulations: Federal Law specific to aviation that is published by the Federal Aviation ?Administration (see CFR)
Ground
Flight Attendant: An individual who is trained and certified in emergency - first aid - cabin preparation and passenger safety duties.

18. Spoilers
Remain over Night
Pounds per Square Inch.
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
Designator code for Delta Airlines.

19. Holding Pattern
The movement of an aircraft on the surface under its own power.
First Aid Kt.
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)
Law Enforcement Officer: A person who is authorized to carry weapons on board the aircraft.

20. EXT
8:00 pm
Extinguisher
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
First Aid Kt.

21. Rest Period
Quick Reference Checklist: A checklist used by flight crewmembers for various phases of flight.
A period of elapsed time - using Universal Coordinated or local time - when a crewmember is free from duty or responsibility to work.
Temporary Duty: A temporary assignment to another crewmember domicile.
Federal Aviation Regulations: Federal Law specific to aviation that is published by the Federal Aviation ?Administration (see CFR)

22. I-94 Form
Flight Information Display System: Monitors - located in airport terminal - which are used to display flight information to the public.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A first aid procedure in which a victim's heartbeat and breathing are manually supported by another individual.
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.
Dead Head: A crewmember who is on duty and traveling to or from an assignment on a flight - but is not scheduled to perform any specific duties aboard that flight.

23. Fuselage
The body of an aircraft - excluding the wings and empennage.
Flight Attendant Read File: A memorandum issued to alert to flight attendants of pertinent operational information.
Includes spouse - children - stepchildren - grandchildren - parents - stepparents - grandparents - siblings and in-laws.
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.

24. SOB
Souls on Board: The total numbers of individuals on board an aircraft (including crewmembers).
Passenger Name Record. A computer record of a passenger's information and itinerary.
Extra Flight attendant.
4:00 am

25. ESCT
A passenger manifest code that identifies a prisoner under law enforcement escort.
Window.
Occurs when temperatures are below freezing and water vapors are transformed into ice crystals.
The left side of the aircraft - facing forward.

26. HAL
Expanded Medical Kit - also referred to as an Emergency Medical Kit (EMK)
Refers to Halon 1211 fire extinguishers.
A guest that is traveling on a free or service charge ticket (usually an employee)
Refers generally to an entire cabin crew and not a specific flight attendant position.

27. MX
A passenger who has paid a quoted fare for a reserved seat on board an aircraft.
Light-Emitting Diode: Found on the emergency flashlight - this light gives a continuous visual indication of the battery's readiness.
A designator code assigned to flights that have been cancelled due to a maintenance problem.
Service.

28. Wing flaps

29. BEV
Abbreviation for a choice of beverage.
Notification - preparation - impact and evacuation. The four phoses of a planned emergency.
Law Enforcement Officer: A person who is authorized to carry weapons on board the aircraft.
FD: The interior section of an aircraft that is occupied by the flight crewmembers. (captain and first officers)

30. CXLD
Cabin Safety Inspector: A Federal Aviation Administration safety inspector who specifically focuses on flight attendants and procedures withing the aircraft cabin.
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.
Cancelled
A process of measuring the distribution of the payload weight - total aircraft weight - and the resulting center of gravity of and aircraft before flight.

31. Duty Period

32. SSR
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.
Federal Aviation Regulations: Federal Law specific to aviation that is published by the Federal Aviation ?Administration (see CFR)
Second in Command: The flight crewmember that assists the PIC with decision-making to ensure the safe operation of a flight (the first officer).
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).

33. 1300
Denotes a position closest to the center of the aircraft
1:00 pm
Non-Revenue Space Available (see NON-REV)
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.

34. CZ
Designator Code For Compass Airlines
Automated External Defibrillator. - An automated medical device that detects heart fibrillation and may administer an electrical shock to reestablish a normal heartbeat.
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.
The persons designated to ensure the orderly flow of all aircraft traffic both on the ground and in the air

35. Flight Deck
Flight Attendant: An individual who is trained and certified in emergency - first aid - cabin preparation and passenger safety duties.
Right Hand
Remain over Night
FD: The interior section of an aircraft that is occupied by the flight crewmembers. (captain and first officers)

36. A/C
Aircraft
Portable Oxygen Bottle.
Service.
A term that describes the ramp areas of the airport.

37. IT

38. 2100
9:00 pm
Overwing: A term used to describe an area of the fuselage that is located directly above the aircraft's wings.
Flight Attendant: An individual who is trained and certified in emergency - first aid - cabin preparation and passenger safety duties.
Refers generally to an entire cabin crew and not a specific flight attendant position.

39. 2400
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.
Flight Information Display System: Monitors - located in airport terminal - which are used to display flight information to the public.
12:00 am
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).

40. OVRWNG

41. CSI
Remain over Night
Cabin Safety Inspector: A Federal Aviation Administration safety inspector who specifically focuses on flight attendants and procedures withing the aircraft cabin.
Operations: The operations center at each station that monitors and disseminates all pertinent flight information.
An aircraft operator who is certified by the FAA to engage in air transportation.

42. PTT
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 formal list used to identify - schedule - compare - or verify a group of elements or actions.
Push-to-Talk: A button on the PA handset that must be depressed in order for announcements to carry over the cabin speaker system
Complimentary

43. ABP
5:00 pm
10:00 pm
Portable Oxygen Bottle.
Able Bodied Person: A passenger selected by the flight attendant to assist during an emergency situation.

44. Jet Blast

45. WDO
Window.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who is visually impaired.
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
Refers generally to the entire flight crew and not a specific flght crewmember position.

46. INOP
Code of Federal Regulations: The complete list of federal laws in which Federal Aviation Regulation are found.
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.
Inoperative.
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

47. Preflight
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who has been assigned a seat in an emergency exit row.
A process of measuring the distribution of the payload weight - total aircraft weight - and the resulting center of gravity of and aircraft before flight.
An aircraft operator who is certified by the FAA to engage in air transportation.
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.

48. Bulkhead
A dividing wall within the aircraft (usually extends from floor to ceiling)
Passenger Carrying a Firearm. A passenger manifest code identifying a passenger who is a law enforcement officer carrying a firearm.
Located on the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer and controls the forward left/right direction of the aircraft
Any person who is assigned to perform duties on board an aircraft during flight time.

49. A/C Left
The left side of the aircraft - facing forward.
Light-Emitting Diode: Found on the emergency flashlight - this light gives a continuous visual indication of the battery's readiness.
Hazardous Material: A substance of material with potentially hazardous characteristics that may pose unreasonable risk to health - safety - and property when transported by air.
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.

50. LOA
Extra Flight crewmember.
Department of Transportation: A federal agency that focuses primarily on domestic transportation.
Leave of Absence
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.