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Flight Attendant Training

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1. EFL
6:00 am
The left side of the aircraft - facing forward.
Irregular Operation.
Emergency Flash Light

2. Revenue Guest
Non-Revenue Space Available (see NON-REV)
A term that describes the ramp areas of the airport.
1:00 am
A guest that pays a fare for their ticket

3. External Customer
A passenger manifest code that identifies a prisoner under law enforcement escort.
Manual Deploy Tool: A tool that is used to gain access to various panels on the E175 aircraft.
Any person who is not an employee of Compass Airlines with whom an employee interacts.
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.

4. RT
Located on the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer and controls the forward left/right direction of the aircraft
Maintenance: The department responsible for ensuring the aircraft fleet is properly inspected - maintained - repaired and airworthy.
Recurrent Training: FAA-mandated annual flight attendant training
A term that describes the ramp areas of the airport.

5. Ailerons
8:00 am
Main Cabin Door: The passenger entry door of an aircraft that is used for boarding and deplaning.
Located on the trailing edge of the wing to provide roll control
Manual Deploy Tool: A tool that is used to gain access to various panels on the E175 aircraft.

6. XFA
Able Bodied Person: A passenger selected by the flight attendant to assist during an emergency situation.
Extra Flight attendant.
Extra Flight crewmember.
Bright

7. PA
United States Postal Service (Postal Inspector): A law enforcement division of the USPS that focuses primarily o criminal mail activity.
Emergency Flash Light
Systems Operation Control: The Company department that is comprised of Dispatch - Crew Scheduling and Maintenance Control personnel.
Public Address/Announcement.

8. Deportee
Electronic Ticket (E-Ticket): A ticket that is purchased by the passenger on the internet.
A person who has entered a country illegally and in formally removed from that country at a later date.
Able Bodied Person: A passenger selected by the flight attendant to assist during an emergency situation.
Main Cabin Door: The passenger entry door of an aircraft that is used for boarding and deplaning.

9. A/C right
A light signaling ITMs to respond to guest needs or crew communication
Pilot in command of the aircraft; occupies left seat in flight deck
The right side of the aircraft - facing forward.
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

10. PSI
Passenger Carrying a Firearm. A passenger manifest code identifying a passenger who is a law enforcement officer carrying a firearm.
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.
Pounds per Square Inch.
Classification of commercial jet aircraft thaat have one aisle and a maximum of six-across seating.

11. QRC
Expanded Medical Kit - also referred to as an Emergency Medical Kit (EMK)
Quick Reference Checklist: A checklist used by flight crewmembers for various phases of flight.
Any person currently employed by Compass Airlines with whom any other compass Airlines employee interacts.
Revision: A permanent change to the manual that must be read then recorded and inserted into the manual immediately.

12. FAK
Miscellaneous
A formal list used to identify - schedule - compare - or verify a group of elements or actions.
6:00 am
First Aid Kt.

13. FOD
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 engine exhaust power produced when an aircraft's engines are running.
2:00 pm
Child-Restraint System: A government-approved child seat that is designed to protect small children.

14. Headwind
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.
Wind that is moving in the opposite direction an aircraft is traveling.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who has been assigned a seat in an emergency exit row.
Hazardous Material: A substance of material with potentially hazardous characteristics that may pose unreasonable risk to health - safety - and property when transported by air.

15. Checklist
A formal list used to identify - schedule - compare - or verify a group of elements or actions.
Complimentary
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.
A passenger manifest code that identifies and infant passenger.

16. BP
Standby: Any passenger who is waiting for a seat to become available on a flight.
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.
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. 1000
Through Passenger: A passenger who has boarded prior to an arrival into a city - but is continuing on to another city.
Least Risk Bomb Location: The location inside of an aircraft that will suffer the minimum possible damage from the explosive forces of a bomb.
Flight Information Display System: Monitors - located in airport terminal - which are used to display flight information to the public.
10:00 am

18. Pushback
Automated External Defibrillator. - An automated medical device that detects heart fibrillation and may administer an electrical shock to reestablish a normal heartbeat.
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.
A procedure of agreement that exists between two or more air carriers.
The department that is responsible for the Company's computer hardware - software - and network systems.

19. Ice
Occurs when temperatures are below freezing and water vapors are transformed into ice crystals.
Flight.
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)]
Cancelled

20. EXT
Used to describe routine operations (without malfunctions)
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.
Remain over Night
Extinguisher

21. Ditch
Public Address/Announcement.
Crew Life Vest
2:00 am
An emergency landing into water.

22. OHB
Overhead bin.
Emergency Medical Technician: An individual specifically trained in advanced emergency life-support techniques and equipment.
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)
First Officer (see SIC).

23. Crewmember
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
Refers generally to an entire cabin crew and not a specific flight attendant position.
Any person who is assigned to perform duties on board an aircraft during flight time.
Emergency Medical Technician: An individual specifically trained in advanced emergency life-support techniques and equipment.

24. Log
A flight-by-flight record of all operations of an aircraft and its engines - crew - flight time - areas of operation - or other pertinent information.
Passenger Name Record. A computer record of a passenger's information and itinerary.
Any person who is assigned to perform duties on board an aircraft during flight time.
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).

25. BLND
Refers generally to an entire cabin crew and not a specific flight attendant position.
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
Oxygen

26. 0500
Area of an aircraft cabin used to tabulate passenger numbers for weight and balance purposes.
Hazardous Material: A substance of material with potentially hazardous characteristics that may pose unreasonable risk to health - safety - and property when transported by air.
United States Postal Service (Postal Inspector): A law enforcement division of the USPS that focuses primarily o criminal mail activity.
5:00 am

27. NRPS
Code of Federal Regulations: The complete list of federal laws in which Federal Aviation Regulation are found.
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.
Department of Transportation: A federal agency that focuses primarily on domestic transportation.
Non-Revenue Positive Space: An employee who is traveling on Company business and has a confirmed seat assignment on a flight.

28. SOB
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
12:00 am
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.
Souls on Board: The total numbers of individuals on board an aircraft (including crewmembers).

29. 2000
Automated External Defibrillator. - An automated medical device that detects heart fibrillation and may administer an electrical shock to reestablish a normal heartbeat.
8:00 pm
Operations: The operations center at each station that monitors and disseminates all pertinent flight information.
10:00 pm

30. CFR
Bright
12:00 pm
Hazardous Material: A substance of material with potentially hazardous characteristics that may pose unreasonable risk to health - safety - and property when transported by air.
Code of Federal Regulations: The complete list of federal laws in which Federal Aviation Regulation are found.

31. INFT
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.
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 and infant passenger.
Federal Aviation Administration: A federal agency within the Department of Transportation that has direct oversight of aviation operations and laws.

32. XMK
Expanded Medical Kit - also referred to as an Emergency Medical Kit (EMK)
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger of considerable size who has purchased two adjacent seats in the same row.
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.
Lavatory: The official term for an aircraft's restroom.

33. Trailing edge
Revision: A permanent change to the manual that must be read then recorded and inserted into the manual immediately.
Aft portion of wing
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
The left side of the aircraft - facing forward.

34. Narrpw Bpde
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.
Includes spouse - children - stepchildren - grandchildren - parents - stepparents - grandparents - siblings and in-laws.
On-the-Job Injury.
Classification of commercial jet aircraft thaat have one aisle and a maximum of six-across seating.

35. LH
Customer Service Agent
Left Hand
Aft portion of wing
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.

36. DOT
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.
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.
Department of Transportation: A federal agency that focuses primarily on domestic transportation.
Federal Aviation Administration: A federal agency within the Department of Transportation that has direct oversight of aviation operations and laws.

37. Thunderstorms
Overwing: A term used to describe an area of the fuselage that is located directly above the aircraft's wings.
Flight Information Display System: Monitors - located in airport terminal - which are used to display flight information to the public.
Severe forms of cumulus clouds.
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.

38. 1700
Aircraft
Initial Operating Experience: On-the-job training time required by the FAA following completion of classroom ground instruction.
The department that focuses solely on flight attendants and in-flight cabin procedures.
5:00 pm

39. FARF
Flight Attendant Read File: A memorandum issued to alert to flight attendants of pertinent operational information.
Estimated Time of Arrival.
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 device used in place of a fuse - which breaks and electrical current in the event of an overload.

40. EXST
Captain
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
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.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger of considerable size who has purchased two adjacent seats in the same row.

41. FAIR
A person who has entered a country illegally and in formally removed from that country at a later date.
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)
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.
Designator code for Delta Airlines.

42. SERV
Through Passenger: A passenger who has boarded prior to an arrival into a city - but is continuing on to another city.
The right side of the aircraft - facing forward.
Service.
JSA: The PIC's authority to deny access to a flight deck jumpseat to an authorized person.

43. Pressurization
A process of controlling airflow into and out of passenger and crew compartments to maintain a normal atmosperic pressure for the occupants
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 temporary change to the manual that must be read - then recorded and inserted into the manual immediately - but must be removed on the specified expiration date - or when a cancellation notice is distributed prior to an expiration date.
Law Enforcement Officer: A person who is authorized to carry weapons on board the aircraft.

44. BEV
Child-Restraint System: A government-approved child seat that is designed to protect small children.
A guest that is traveling on a free or service charge ticket (usually an employee)
Abbreviation for a choice of beverage.
Connection: A Passenger who is making a connection to another flight to reach a final destination.

45. Temporary Notice
United States Postal Service (Postal Inspector): A law enforcement division of the USPS that focuses primarily o criminal mail activity.
A temporary change to the manual that must be read - then recorded and inserted into the manual immediately - but must be removed on the specified expiration date - or when a cancellation notice is distributed prior to an expiration date.
Any person who is assigned to perform duties on board an aircraft during flight time.
4:00 am

46. SIDA
Non-Revenue Positive Space: An employee who is traveling on Company business and has a confirmed seat assignment on a flight.
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)
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.
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.

47. CA (CAPT)
Date of Hire.
A period of time when a crewmember is on-call for duty and must report to work within a specified period of time.
Captain
The left side of the aircraft - facing forward.

48. 0100
1:00 am
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.
Missed Flight Assignment: A scheduling code designating a flight assignment that has been missed.
12:00 pm

49. Calendar Day
Temporary Duty: A temporary assignment to another crewmember domicile.
Evacuation
Airport building from which air traffic controllers can oversee and direct all aircraft movement
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.

50. PIC
Quick Reference Checklist: A checklist used by flight crewmembers for various phases of flight.
The domicile city where crewmembers are indefinitely assigned to work.
Estimated Time of Departure.
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)