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Flight Attendant Training
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1. Sky Team
1:00 am
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.
A paved area - at or near the terminal - where aircraft park
The persons designated to ensure the orderly flow of all aircraft traffic both on the ground and in the air
2. Thunderstorms
The engine exhaust power produced when an aircraft's engines are running.
A term that describes the ramp areas of the airport.
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.
Severe forms of cumulus clouds.
3. WCHC
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.
Right Hand
Portable Oxygen Bottle.
6:00 pm
4. XMK
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.
Complimentary
Passenger Name Record. A computer record of a passenger's information and itinerary.
Expanded Medical Kit - also referred to as an Emergency Medical Kit (EMK)
5. LANG
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 indicates a passenger does not speak or understand English.
The department that is responsible for the Company's computer hardware - software - and network systems.
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.
6. A/C Left
Ground
Second in Command: The flight crewmember that assists the PIC with decision-making to ensure the safe operation of a flight (the first officer).
The left side of the aircraft - facing forward.
Classification of commercial jet aircraft thaat have one aisle and a maximum of six-across seating.
7. Base Station
The domicile city where crewmembers are indefinitely assigned to work.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who is visually impaired.
Pilot second in command; occupies right seat in flight deck
3:00 pm
8. 0400
4:00 am
Flight.
A logical progression of actions and/or decisions established by an air carrier with which the appropriate personnel can achieve a specific objective.
Remain over Night
9. Landing gear
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
The left side of the aircraft - facing forward.
A flight-by-flight record of all operations of an aircraft and its engines - crew - flight time - areas of operation - or other pertinent information.
Notification - preparation - impact and evacuation. The four phoses of a planned emergency.
10. Layover Period
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.
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
Period of time that separates two duty periods/flights within a crew pattern
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who is visually impaired.
11. Narrpw Bpde
Estimated Time of Arrival.
A device used in place of a fuse - which breaks and electrical current in the event of an overload.
Classification of commercial jet aircraft thaat have one aisle and a maximum of six-across seating.
Light-Emitting Diode: Found on the emergency flashlight - this light gives a continuous visual indication of the battery's readiness.
12. OHB
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.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who requires escort (such as a unaccompanied minor).
Systems Operation Control: The Company department that is comprised of Dispatch - Crew Scheduling and Maintenance Control personnel.
Overhead bin.
13. LAV
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14. CXLD
Right Hand
Cancelled
The department that is responsible for the Company's computer hardware - software - and network systems.
Federal Aviation Regulations: Federal Law specific to aviation that is published by the Federal Aviation ?Administration (see CFR)
15. LEO
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.
A passenger manifest code identifying a passenger who has brought a carry-on pet in the cabin.
Law Enforcement Officer: A person who is authorized to carry weapons on board the aircraft.
Estimated Time of Arrival.
16. ELS
Crew Life Vest
Horizontal airfoil at the tail of the aircraft that creates lift
Emergency Light Switch
The department that is responsible for the Company's computer hardware - software - and network systems.
17. SRVA
A passenger manifest code that identifies a service animal traveling with a passenger.
Extra Flight crewmember.
Ground
First Aid Kt.
18. Pressurization
Horizontal airfoil at the tail of the aircraft that creates lift
A process of controlling airflow into and out of passenger and crew compartments to maintain a normal atmosperic pressure for the occupants
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).
19. FAIR
An airplane seat in the row immediately behind the bulkhead.
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.
Left Hand
Crew Life Vest
20. EMT
Information
Non-Revenue Positive Space: An employee who is traveling on Company business and has a confirmed seat assignment on a flight.
Emergency Medical Technician: An individual specifically trained in advanced emergency life-support techniques and equipment.
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)]
21. Circuit Breaker
A device used in place of a fuse - which breaks and electrical current in the event of an overload.
Flight.
10:00 am
3:00 pm
22. 2300
Emergency Medical Kit - also referred to as the Expanded Medical Kit (XMK)
A written requirement established by an air carrier that is expected to be complied with by all appropriate personnel.
Evacuation
11:00 pm
23. Non revenue Guest
The department that focuses solely on flight attendants and in-flight cabin procedures.
A guest that is traveling on a free or service charge ticket (usually an employee)
Customer Service Agent
A build up of electrical charges in cloud formations.
24. Vertical Stabilizer
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.
Vertical airfoil at the tail of the aircraft that controls the left/right direction (yaw)
Non-Revenue Positive Space: An employee who is traveling on Company business and has a confirmed seat assignment on a flight.
25. MDT
Manual Deploy Tool: A tool that is used to gain access to various panels on the E175 aircraft.
Emergency.
Information
Federal Aviation Administration: A federal agency within the Department of Transportation that has direct oversight of aviation operations and laws.
26. FOD
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.
List of Effective Pages: A list of page numbers that notes the current revision number for each page within the manual.
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
Occurs when temperatures are below freezing and water vapors are transformed into ice crystals.
27. FAST
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.
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.
National Transportation Safety Board: A federal agency that focuses primarily on the causes of accidents and issues recommendations for changes in the various transportation industries.
Code of Federal Regulations: The complete list of federal laws in which Federal Aviation Regulation are found.
28. Flight Crew
First Officer (see SIC).
Refers generally to an entire cabin crew and not a specific flight attendant position.
Refers generally to the entire flight crew and not a specific flght crewmember position.
Oxygen
29. HDQ
Headquarters: The Company facility where Operations Command And Control Center and corporate offices are located
6:00 am
As moist air is carried upward - it combines with colder air to form ____________.
Oxygen
30. USSS
An airplane seat in the row immediately behind the bulkhead.
United States Secret Service. A specially trained security detachment that protect the President of the United States and other High-profile political leaders.
4:00 am
Notification - preparation - impact and evacuation. The four phoses of a planned emergency.
31. ETKT
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who is hearing-impaired.
1:00 am
Main Cabin Door: The passenger entry door of an aircraft that is used for boarding and deplaning.
Electronic Ticket (E-Ticket): A ticket that is purchased by the passenger on the internet.
32. Trailing edge
The department that focuses solely on flight attendants and in-flight cabin procedures.
Forward portion of wing
Overhead bin.
Aft portion of wing
33. Internal customer
Public Address/Announcement.
Any person currently employed by Compass Airlines with whom any other compass Airlines employee interacts.
Complaint Resolution Officer: A person trained to resolve any disputes that arise when accommodating passengers with disabilities.
Airport building from which air traffic controllers can oversee and direct all aircraft movement
34. SERV
Wind that is moving in the opposite direction an aircraft is traveling.
Push-to-Talk: A button on the PA handset that must be depressed in order for announcements to carry over the cabin speaker system
A paved area - at or near the terminal - where aircraft park
Service.
35. EMG and EMER
Emergency.
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)
United States Secret Service. A specially trained security detachment that protect the President of the United States and other High-profile political leaders.
Notification - preparation - impact and evacuation. The four phoses of a planned emergency.
36. Log
Emergency.
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.
A flight-by-flight record of all operations of an aircraft and its engines - crew - flight time - areas of operation - or other pertinent information.
Irregular Operation.
37. LOA
Leave of Absence
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.
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 device used in place of a fuse - which breaks and electrical current in the event of an overload.
38. EXT
KTS: A speed measurement based on nautical miles traveled per hour.
Extinguisher
3:00 am
9:00 pm
39. 1200
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.
Oxygen
Light-Emitting Diode: Found on the emergency flashlight - this light gives a continuous visual indication of the battery's readiness.
12:00 pm
40. Inboard
Child-Restraint System: A government-approved child seat that is designed to protect small children.
Window.
Denotes a position closest to the center of the aircraft
As moist air is carried upward - it combines with colder air to form ____________.
41. Deportee
A person who has entered a country illegally and in formally removed from that country at a later date.
7:00 am
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
Electronic Ticket (E-Ticket): A ticket that is purchased by the passenger on the internet.
42. Jumpseat
JS: An extra crewmember seat in the flight deck or cabin that authorized personnel may occupy during a flight.
Push-to-Talk: A button on the PA handset that must be depressed in order for announcements to carry over the cabin speaker system
KTS: A speed measurement based on nautical miles traveled per hour.
3:00 pm
43. LOEP
A city where a crew rests while waiting for the next scheduled flight.
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 period of elapsed time - using Universal Coordinated or local time - when a crewmember is free from duty or responsibility to work.
List of Effective Pages: A list of page numbers that notes the current revision number for each page within the manual.
44. 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.
Refers generally to the entire flight crew and not a specific flght crewmember position.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger of considerable size who has purchased two adjacent seats in the same row.
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.
45. GEN DEC
An aircraft operator who is certified by the FAA to engage in air transportation.
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.
Federal Aviation Administration: A federal agency within the Department of Transportation that has direct oversight of aviation operations and laws.
The forward edge of a wing.
46. 1300
A build up of electrical charges in cloud formations.
1:00 pm
Cancelled
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.
47. Horizontal Stabilizer
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.
Horizontal airfoil at the tail of the aircraft that creates lift
Code of Federal Regulations: The complete list of federal laws in which Federal Aviation Regulation are found.
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.
48. GRND
Public Address/Announcement.
JS: An extra crewmember seat in the flight deck or cabin that authorized personnel may occupy during a flight.
Ground
Includes spouse - children - stepchildren - grandchildren - parents - stepparents - grandparents - siblings and in-laws.
49. FIDS
Second in Command: The flight crewmember that assists the PIC with decision-making to ensure the safe operation of a flight (the first officer).
Temporary Duty: A temporary assignment to another crewmember domicile.
Quick Reference Checklist: A checklist used by flight crewmembers for various phases of flight.
Flight Information Display System: Monitors - located in airport terminal - which are used to display flight information to the public.
50. Call Light
Light-Emitting Diode: Found on the emergency flashlight - this light gives a continuous visual indication of the battery's readiness.
Overhead bin.
A process of controlling airflow into and out of passenger and crew compartments to maintain a normal atmosperic pressure for the occupants
A light signaling ITMs to respond to guest needs or crew communication