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Flight Attendant Training

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1. COMP
A form of low stratus clouds that causes low visibility.
Complimentary
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 person who has entered a country illegally and in formally removed from that country at a later date.

2. LAV

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3. BEV
6:00 am
Turbulence
Any person who is not an employee of Compass Airlines with whom an employee interacts.
Abbreviation for a choice of beverage.

4. MEL
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 written requirement established by an air carrier that is expected to be complied with by all appropriate personnel.
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.
Push-to-Talk: A button on the PA handset that must be depressed in order for announcements to carry over the cabin speaker system

5. Preflight
Forward: Toward the nose of the aircraft.
JS: An extra crewmember seat in the flight deck or cabin that authorized personnel may occupy during a flight.
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 pm

6. RON
Code of Federal Regulations: The complete list of federal laws in which Federal Aviation Regulation are found.
4:00 pm
Remain over Night
A designator code assigned to flights that have been cancelled due to a maintenance problem.

7. GRND
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.
Aircraft
Ground
Through Passenger: A passenger who has boarded prior to an arrival into a city - but is continuing on to another city.

8. HAZMAT
Any person currently employed by Compass Airlines with whom any other compass Airlines employee interacts.
Hazardous Material: A substance of material with potentially hazardous characteristics that may pose unreasonable risk to health - safety - and property when transported by air.
Used to describe non-routine operation in which certain procedures or actions must be taken to protect from hazard.
Electronic Ticket (E-Ticket): A ticket that is purchased by the passenger on the internet.

9. Sky Team
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.
6:00 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.
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.

10. NRSA
Non-Revenue Space Available (see NON-REV)
Extinguisher
Federal Aviation Regulations: Federal Law specific to aviation that is published by the Federal Aviation ?Administration (see CFR)
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.

11. A/C right
The right side of the aircraft - facing forward.
A form of low stratus clouds that causes low visibility.
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.
List of Effective Pages: A list of page numbers that notes the current revision number for each page within the manual.

12. 2100
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
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.
Severe forms of cumulus clouds.
9:00 pm

13. LED

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14. Fog
A form of low stratus clouds that causes low visibility.
Irregular Operation.
The time when a crewmember is in uniform and on duty at the airport and is available for an immediate flight assignment.
A person who has entered a country illegally and in formally removed from that country at a later date.

15. FFDO
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.
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.
Light-Emitting Diode: Found on the emergency flashlight - this light gives a continuous visual indication of the battery's readiness.
Denotes a position furthest from the center of the aircraft

16. XFA
Standby: Any passenger who is waiting for a seat to become available on a flight.
A process of controlling airflow into and out of passenger and crew compartments to maintain a normal atmosperic pressure for the occupants
Turbulence
Extra Flight attendant.

17. Load Factor
9:00 pm
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.
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.
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.

18. CLV
Denotes a position furthest from the center of the aircraft
Law Enforcement Officer: A person who is authorized to carry weapons on board the aircraft.
A formal list used to identify - schedule - compare - or verify a group of elements or actions.
Crew Life Vest

19. Captain
7:00 pm
Pilot in command of the aircraft; occupies left seat in flight deck
The time when a crewmember is in uniform and on duty at the airport and is available for an immediate flight assignment.
6:00 am

20. EXST
4:00 am
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger of considerable size who has purchased two adjacent seats in the same row.
A city where a crew rests while waiting for the next scheduled flight.
An atmospheric condition characterized by sudden wind direction and velocity.

21. Aft
A period of elapsed time - using Universal Coordinated or local time - when a crewmember is free from duty or responsibility to work.
Toward the tail section of the aircraft
Push-to-Talk: A button on the PA handset that must be depressed in order for announcements to carry over the cabin speaker system
Severe forms of cumulus clouds.

22. WCHS
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.
First Officer (see SIC).
The department that is responsible for the Company's computer hardware - software - and network systems.
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.

23. LOEP
List of Effective Pages: A list of page numbers that notes the current revision number for each page within the manual.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who requires escort (such as a unaccompanied minor).
Protective Breathing Equipment: A portable smoke hood and oxygen supply used for firefighting on board an aircraft.
Toward the tail section of the aircraft

24. GEN DEC
Evacuation
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 process of controlling airflow into and out of passenger and crew compartments to maintain a normal atmosperic pressure for the occupants
A term that describes the ramp areas of the airport.

25. EXT
Pilot second in command; occupies right seat in flight deck
Push-to-Talk: A button on the PA handset that must be depressed in order for announcements to carry over the cabin speaker system
Extinguisher
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.

26. Circuit Breaker
A device used in place of a fuse - which breaks and electrical current in the event of an overload.
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.
Occurs when temperatures are below freezing and water vapors are transformed into ice crystals.

27. 1900
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)
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
Infant Life Vest.
7:00 pm

28. Flight Deck
FD: The interior section of an aircraft that is occupied by the flight crewmembers. (captain and first officers)
Any person who is assigned to perform duties on board an aircraft during flight time.
The domicile city where crewmembers are indefinitely assigned to work.
KTS: A speed measurement based on nautical miles traveled per hour.

29. STBY
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.
9:00 am
Standby: Any passenger who is waiting for a seat to become available on a flight.
Toward the tail section of the aircraft

30. MAAS
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who does not need a wheelchair but still requires assistance.
First Aid Kt.
The forward edge of a wing.
4:00 pm

31. TURB
Denotes a position furthest from the center of the aircraft
Flight Attendant: An individual who is trained and certified in emergency - first aid - cabin preparation and passenger safety duties.
Turbulence
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)

32. FA
A period of elapsed time - using Universal Coordinated or local time - when a crewmember is free from duty or responsibility to work.
Flight Information Display System: Monitors - located in airport terminal - which are used to display flight information to the public.
Lavatory: The official term for an aircraft's restroom.
Flight Attendant: An individual who is trained and certified in emergency - first aid - cabin preparation and passenger safety duties.

33. 2400
Remain over Night
12:00 am
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 segment status code in a passenger name record indicating the passenger's boarding priority.

34. ISC
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).
Hazardous Material: A substance of material with potentially hazardous characteristics that may pose unreasonable risk to health - safety - and property when transported by air.
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.
Automated External Defibrillator. - An automated medical device that detects heart fibrillation and may administer an electrical shock to reestablish a normal heartbeat.

35. CRM
Designator Code For Compass Airlines
Pounds per Square Inch.
Crew Resource Management: A training course designed to improve communications and coordination among flight deck and cabin crewmembers.
First Officer (see SIC).

36. CA (CAPT)
Area of an aircraft cabin used to tabulate passenger numbers for weight and balance purposes.
3:00 pm
Captain
Light-Emitting Diode: Found on the emergency flashlight - this light gives a continuous visual indication of the battery's readiness.

37. EMK
Emergency Medical Kit - also referred to as the Expanded Medical Kit (XMK)
Cabin Safety Inspector: A Federal Aviation Administration safety inspector who specifically focuses on flight attendants and procedures withing the aircraft cabin.
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
Estimated Time of Departure.

38. A/C Left
Area of an aircraft cabin used to tabulate passenger numbers for weight and balance purposes.
Federal Aviation Administration: A federal agency within the Department of Transportation that has direct oversight of aviation operations and laws.
A term that describes the ramp areas of the airport.
The left side of the aircraft - facing forward.

39. BP
Any person who is assigned to perform duties on board an aircraft during flight time.
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.
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.
Complimentary

40. INFT
8:00 am
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
A passenger manifest code that identifies and infant passenger.
Turbulence

41. Cabin
Miscellaneous
The interior section of an aircraft that is occupied by the passengers and cabin crewmembers.
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.
9:00 am

42. Deplane
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.
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.
2:00 am

43. HDQ
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.
Headquarters: The Company facility where Operations Command And Control Center and corporate offices are located
Operations: The operations center at each station that monitors and disseminates all pertinent flight information.
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.

44. DOH
10:00 pm
Date of Hire.
11:00 am
A form of low stratus clouds that causes low visibility.

45. Internal customer
Manual Deploy Tool: A tool that is used to gain access to various panels on the E175 aircraft.
Any person currently employed by Compass Airlines with whom any other compass Airlines employee interacts.
A passenger manifest code that indicates a passenger does not speak or understand English.
Cancelled

46. FAIR
Turbulence
Abbreviation for a choice of beverage.
4:00 am
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. SRVA
Overhead bin.
Turbulence
Cancelled
A passenger manifest code that identifies a service animal traveling with a passenger.

48. O2
Oxygen
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.
A light signaling ITMs to respond to guest needs or crew communication

49. 1700
Manual Deploy Tool: A tool that is used to gain access to various panels on the E175 aircraft.
12:00 pm
An atmospheric condition characterized by sudden wind direction and velocity.
5:00 pm

50. A/C
A period of elapsed time - using Universal Coordinated or local time - when a crewmember is free from duty or responsibility to work.
Aircraft
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.
Recurrent Training: FAA-mandated annual flight attendant training