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Flight Attendant Training

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1. 0600
A segment status code in a passenger name record indicating the passenger's boarding priority.
6:00 am
Evacuation
A term that describes the ramp areas of the airport.

2. Revenue Guest
Overhead bin.
5:00 am
A guest that pays a fare for their ticket
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A first aid procedure in which a victim's heartbeat and breathing are manually supported by another individual.

3. DEAF
Any person who is assigned to perform duties on board an aircraft during flight time.
Missed Flight Assignment: A scheduling code designating a flight assignment that has been missed.
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 who is hearing-impaired.

4. 1800
Flight.
Designator Code For Compass Airlines
6:00 pm
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.

5. ATC
Left Hand
Airport building from which air traffic controllers can oversee and direct all aircraft movement
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.
An atmospheric condition characterized by sudden wind direction and velocity.

6. FWD
Forward: Toward the nose of the aircraft.
An atmospheric condition characterized by sudden wind direction and velocity.
Souls on Board: The total numbers of individuals on board an aircraft (including crewmembers).
Occurs when temperatures are below freezing and water vapors are transformed into ice crystals.

7. IRROP
Irregular Operation.
Pounds per Square Inch.
Operations: The operations center at each station that monitors and disseminates all pertinent flight information.
Manual Deploy Tool: A tool that is used to gain access to various panels on the E175 aircraft.

8. Preflight
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.
Recurrent Training: FAA-mandated annual flight attendant training
Emergency Flash Light
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.

9. BRT
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.
Cancelled
7:00 pm
Bright

10. Ailerons
Severe forms of cumulus clouds.
6:00 pm
Manual Deploy Tool: A tool that is used to gain access to various panels on the E175 aircraft.
Located on the trailing edge of the wing to provide roll control

11. WCHR
Remain over Night
Temporary Duty: A temporary assignment to another crewmember domicile.
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.
KTS: A speed measurement based on nautical miles traveled per hour.

12. STBY
Standby: Any passenger who is waiting for a seat to become available on a flight.
Inoperative.
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.
Notification - preparation - impact and evacuation. The four phoses of a planned emergency.

13. Policy
A written requirement established by an air carrier that is expected to be complied with by all appropriate personnel.
Abbreviation for a choice of beverage.
11:00 am
Passenger Carrying a Firearm. A passenger manifest code identifying a passenger who is a law enforcement officer carrying a firearm.

14. ETA
Notification - preparation - impact and evacuation. The four phoses of a planned emergency.
Window.
Estimated Time of Arrival.
Passenger Service Kit

15. Tarmac
List of Effective Pages: A list of page numbers that notes the current revision number for each page within the manual.
Classification of commercial jet aircraft thaat have one aisle and a maximum of six-across seating.
A term that describes the ramp areas of the airport.
Infant Life Vest.

16. Cabin
Designator code for Delta Airlines.
The department that focuses solely on flight attendants and in-flight cabin procedures.
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.
The interior section of an aircraft that is occupied by the passengers and cabin crewmembers.

17. Wing flaps

18. A/C right
The right side of the aircraft - facing forward.
JS: An extra crewmember seat in the flight deck or cabin that authorized personnel may occupy during a flight.
Period of time that separates two duty periods/flights within a crew pattern
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.

19. Call Light
A form of low stratus clouds that causes low visibility.
A light signaling ITMs to respond to guest needs or crew communication
Connection: A Passenger who is making a connection to another flight to reach a final destination.
Lavatory: The official term for an aircraft's restroom.

20. TSA
Transportation Security Administration: A federal agency within the Department of Homeland Security that focuses primarily on transportation security matters.
A guest that pays a fare for their ticket
Souls on Board: The total numbers of individuals on board an aircraft (including crewmembers).
A passenger manifest code that indicates a passenger does not speak or understand English.

21. FARF
Flight Attendant Read File: A memorandum issued to alert to flight attendants of pertinent operational information.
Estimated Time of Arrival.
The forward edge of a wing.
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.

22. GRND
Ground
Intercom (Inter-phone): An aircraft's internal communications system through which crew members communicate during flight.
An emergency landing into water.
Transportation Security Administration: A federal agency within the Department of Homeland Security that focuses primarily on transportation security matters.

23. BEV
7:00 am
Abbreviation for a choice of beverage.
o exit the aircraft under normal circumstances.
Federal Aviation Administration: A federal agency within the Department of Transportation that has direct oversight of aviation operations and laws.

24. 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.
A light signaling ITMs to respond to guest needs or crew communication
A passenger manifest code that identifies a service animal traveling with a passenger.
A city where a crew rests while waiting for the next scheduled flight.

25. 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
Inoperative.
United States Postal Service (Postal Inspector): A law enforcement division of the USPS that focuses primarily o criminal mail activity.
Severe forms of cumulus clouds.

26. Deportee
A person who has entered a country illegally and in formally removed from that country at a later date.
JSA: The PIC's authority to deny access to a flight deck jumpseat to an authorized person.
A light signaling ITMs to respond to guest needs or crew communication
Located on the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer and controls the forward left/right direction of the aircraft

27. Operations Bulletin
Extra Flight attendant.
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.
Irregular Operation.
Severe forms of cumulus clouds.

28. FOM
Light-Emitting Diode: Found on the emergency flashlight - this light gives a continuous visual indication of the battery's readiness.
Flight Attendant Manual.
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.
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.

29. OHB
Overhead bin.
Denotes a position closest to the center of the aircraft
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.
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

30. Weight & Balance
The persons designated to ensure the orderly flow of all aircraft traffic both on the ground and in the air
A process of measuring the distribution of the payload weight - total aircraft weight - and the resulting center of gravity of and aircraft before flight.
A light signaling ITMs to respond to guest needs or crew communication
The domicile city where crewmembers are indefinitely assigned to work.

31. OPS
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.
Abbreviation for a choice of beverage.
8:00 am
Operations: The operations center at each station that monitors and disseminates all pertinent flight information.

32. Taxi
Main Cabin Door: The passenger entry door of an aircraft that is used for boarding and deplaning.
The movement of an aircraft on the surface under its own power.
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.
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).

33. 1200
4:00 am
12:00 pm
Intercom (Inter-phone): An aircraft's internal communications system through which crew members communicate during flight.
Quick Reference Handbook: An emergency procedures checklist that flight crewmembers use to properly handle an emergency situation and communicate effectively.

34. EFL
11:00 pm
Emergency Flash Light
The right side of the aircraft - facing forward.
Abbreviation for a choice of beverage.

35. Fuselage
Federal Aviation Regulations: Federal Law specific to aviation that is published by the Federal Aviation ?Administration (see CFR)
Main body of the aircraft to which the wings - landing gear and tail are attached
An airplane seat in the row immediately behind the bulkhead.
Initial Operating Experience: On-the-job training time required by the FAA following completion of classroom ground instruction.

36. PSK
Passenger Service Kit
Captain
Main Cabin Door: The passenger entry door of an aircraft that is used for boarding and deplaning.
7:00 pm

37. Sterile Cockpit
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.
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.
Abbreviation for a choice of beverage.

38. FAST
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.
5:00 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.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who is visually impaired.

39. Normal
Flight Information Display System: Monitors - located in airport terminal - which are used to display flight information to the public.
Used to describe routine operations (without malfunctions)
Protective Breathing Equipment: A portable smoke hood and oxygen supply used for firefighting on board an aircraft.
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.

40. Leading Edge
Date of Hire.
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
Miscellaneous
The forward edge of a wing.

41. PSI
Pounds per Square Inch.
Intercom (Inter-phone): An aircraft's internal communications system through which crew members communicate during flight.
Remain over Night
A period of elapsed time - using Universal Coordinated or local time - when a crewmember is free from duty or responsibility to work.

42. 2200
An emergency landing into water.
United States Secret Service. A specially trained security detachment that protect the President of the United States and other High-profile political leaders.
Public Address/Announcement.
10:00 pm

43. OVRWNG

44. USSS
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.
A process of measuring the distribution of the payload weight - total aircraft weight - and the resulting center of gravity of and aircraft before 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)
United States Secret Service. A specially trained security detachment that protect the President of the United States and other High-profile political leaders.

45. ASAP
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
Quick Reference Handbook: An emergency procedures checklist that flight crewmembers use to properly handle an emergency situation and communicate effectively.
On Time.
A logical progression of actions and/or decisions established by an air carrier with which the appropriate personnel can achieve a specific objective.

46. 2400
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.
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.
12:00 am
Manual Deploy Tool: A tool that is used to gain access to various panels on the E175 aircraft.

47. WCHS
Federal Aviation Administration: A federal agency within the Department of Transportation that has direct oversight of aviation operations and laws.
A passenger manifest code identifying a passenger who has brought a carry-on pet in the cabin.
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.
Maintenance: The department responsible for ensuring the aircraft fleet is properly inspected - maintained - repaired and airworthy.

48. CA (CAPT)
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)]
8:00 am
Captain
Refers generally to an entire cabin crew and not a specific flight attendant position.

49. 0900
Inoperative.
A passenger manifest code that indicates a passenger does not speak or understand English.
The movement of an aircraft on the surface under its own power.
9:00 am

50. leading edge
Denotes a position furthest from the center of the aircraft
Forward portion of wing
A build up of electrical charges in cloud formations.
Headquarters: The Company facility where Operations Command And Control Center and corporate offices are located