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Flight Attendant Training

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1. Log
Light-Emitting Diode: Found on the emergency flashlight - this light gives a continuous visual indication of the battery's readiness.
A flight-by-flight record of all operations of an aircraft and its engines - crew - flight time - areas of operation - or other pertinent information.
Expanded Medical Kit - also referred to as an Emergency Medical Kit (EMK)
The engine exhaust power produced when an aircraft's engines are running.

2. FA
Flight Attendant: An individual who is trained and certified in emergency - first aid - cabin preparation and passenger safety duties.
Service.
Lavatory: The official term for an aircraft's restroom.
Emergency Flash Light

3. Internal customer
Any person currently employed by Compass Airlines with whom any other compass Airlines employee interacts.
Includes spouse - children - stepchildren - grandchildren - parents - stepparents - grandparents - siblings and in-laws.
Designator code for Delta Airlines.
Recurrent Training: FAA-mandated annual flight attendant training

4. 1000
A light signaling ITMs to respond to guest needs or crew communication
Vertical airfoil at the tail of the aircraft that controls the left/right direction (yaw)
7:00 am
10:00 am

5. Ferry Flight
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A first aid procedure in which a victim's heartbeat and breathing are manually supported by another individual.
An unscheduled non-revenue flight on which only crewmembers and authorized personnel or cargo are permitted on board.
Any person who is not an employee of Compass Airlines with whom an employee interacts.
Maintenance: The department responsible for ensuring the aircraft fleet is properly inspected - maintained - repaired and airworthy.

6. CPR

7. FOD
Initial Operating Experience: On-the-job training time required by the FAA following completion of classroom ground instruction.
Located on the trailing edge of the wing to provide roll control
Systems Operation Control: The Company department that is comprised of Dispatch - Crew Scheduling and Maintenance Control personnel.
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

8. DEAF
A passenger manifest code that identifies and infant passenger.
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.
Non-Revenue Positive Space: An employee who is traveling on Company business and has a confirmed seat assignment on a flight.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who is hearing-impaired.

9. Sterile Cockpit
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.
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 passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger of considerable size who has purchased two adjacent seats in the same row.

10. 1600
4:00 pm
The body of an aircraft - excluding the wings and empennage.
8:00 am
Law Enforcement Officer: A person who is authorized to carry weapons on board the aircraft.

11. Rudder
3:00 am
Aircraft
Located on the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer and controls the forward left/right direction of the aircraft
The department that is responsible for the Company's computer hardware - software - and network systems.

12. ETD
5:00 am
Abbreviation for a choice of beverage.
Estimated Time of Departure.
Flight Attendant Read File: A memorandum issued to alert to flight attendants of pertinent operational information.

13. Ramp/Apron/Tarmac
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.
Emergency Medical Kit - also referred to as the Expanded Medical Kit (XMK)
4:00 am
A paved area - at or near the terminal - where aircraft park

14. Pushback
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.
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.
Used to describe non-routine operation in which certain procedures or actions must be taken to protect from hazard.
o exit the aircraft under normal circumstances.

15. PCFA
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 service animal traveling with a passenger.
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
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.

16. USSS
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.
Ground
United States Secret Service. A specially trained security detachment that protect the President of the United States and other High-profile political leaders.
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.

17. MEL
A build up of electrical charges in cloud formations.
Turbulence
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.
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.

18. Holding Pattern
Any person who is not an employee of Compass Airlines with whom an employee interacts.
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.
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)
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.

19. PAX/PSGR
Passenger. The word "passenger" - as used throughout the Code of Federal Regulations - means any passenger regardless of age unless the in qualified by definition.
Through Passenger: A passenger who has boarded prior to an arrival into a city - but is continuing on to another city.
Period of time that separates two duty periods/flights within a crew pattern
Turbulence

20. PSU
Revision: A permanent change to the manual that must be read then recorded and inserted into the manual immediately.
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.
Left Hand
An aircraft operator who is certified by the FAA to engage in air transportation.

21. Revenue Guest
A passenger manifest code that identifies and infant passenger.
Airport building from which air traffic controllers can oversee and direct all aircraft movement
A guest that pays a fare for their ticket
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.

22. GRND
Ground
2:00 am
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 who has paid a quoted fare for a reserved seat on board an aircraft.

23. Outboard
Quick Reference Checklist: A checklist used by flight crewmembers for various phases of flight.
A designator code assigned to flights that have been cancelled due to a maintenance problem.
9:00 am
Denotes a position furthest from the center of the aircraft

24. NRSA
Non-Revenue Space Available (see NON-REV)
12:00 pm
Date of Hire.
Pounds per Square Inch.

25. CRS
Infant Life Vest.
Child-Restraint System: A government-approved child seat that is designed to protect small children.
Automated External Defibrillator. - An automated medical device that detects heart fibrillation and may administer an electrical shock to reestablish a normal heartbeat.
A segment status code in a passenger name record indicating the passenger's boarding priority.

26. Narrpw Bpde
First Officer (see SIC).
Classification of commercial jet aircraft thaat have one aisle and a maximum of six-across seating.
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
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.

27. REV
A flight-by-flight record of all operations of an aircraft and its engines - crew - flight time - areas of operation - or other pertinent information.
Revision: A permanent change to the manual that must be read then recorded and inserted into the manual immediately.
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.

28. A/C
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.
Any person currently employed by Compass Airlines with whom any other compass Airlines employee interacts.
Aircraft
Complimentary

29. EXIT
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who has been assigned a seat in an emergency exit row.
A city where a crew rests while waiting for the next scheduled flight.
Located on the trailing edge of the wing to provide roll control
Passenger Name Record. A computer record of a passenger's information and itinerary.

30. Crewmember
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 form of low stratus clouds that causes low visibility.
Any person who is assigned to perform duties on board an aircraft during flight time.
A passenger who has paid a quoted fare for a reserved seat on board an aircraft.

31. LED

32. 2100
Any person currently employed by Compass Airlines with whom any other compass Airlines employee interacts.
9:00 pm
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.
Right Hand

33. Clouds
Passenger Name Record. A computer record of a passenger's information and itinerary.
Designator Code For Compass Airlines
First Aid Kt.
As moist air is carried upward - it combines with colder air to form ____________.

34. TDY
1:00 am
A passenger manifest code that identifies and infant passenger.
FD: The interior section of an aircraft that is occupied by the flight crewmembers. (captain and first officers)
Temporary Duty: A temporary assignment to another crewmember domicile.

35. Tailwind
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 is completely immobile - requires a wheelchair and also a lift device to ascend and descend stairs.
Wind that is moving in the same direction an aircraft is traveling.
Toward the tail section of the aircraft

36. GEN DEC
Vertical airfoil at the tail of the aircraft that controls the left/right direction (yaw)
An atmospheric condition characterized by sudden wind direction and velocity.
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.
Child-Restraint System: A government-approved child seat that is designed to protect small children.

37. 1500
Code of Federal Regulations: The complete list of federal laws in which Federal Aviation Regulation are found.
3:00 pm
Refers generally to an entire cabin crew and not a specific flight attendant position.
Complaint Resolution Officer: A person trained to resolve any disputes that arise when accommodating passengers with disabilities.

38. Air Carrier
8:00 pm
Passenger. The word "passenger" - as used throughout the Code of Federal Regulations - means any passenger regardless of age unless the in qualified by definition.
Aft portion of wing
An aircraft operator who is certified by the FAA to engage in air transportation.

39. Thunderstorms
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who requires escort (such as a unaccompanied minor).
Severe forms of cumulus clouds.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who is visually impaired.
4:00 am

40. 0600
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.
6:00 am
Any person who is assigned to perform duties on board an aircraft during flight time.
Pounds per Square Inch.

41. 1100
As moist air is carried upward - it combines with colder air to form ____________.
11:00 am
Complaint Resolution Officer: A person trained to resolve any disputes that arise when accommodating passengers with disabilities.
A flight-by-flight record of all operations of an aircraft and its engines - crew - flight time - areas of operation - or other pertinent information.

42. Ditch
An emergency landing into water.
KTS: A speed measurement based on nautical miles traveled per hour.
Principal Operating Inspector: An FAA official who specifically oversees and air carrier at the local level.
Hazardous Material: A substance of material with potentially hazardous characteristics that may pose unreasonable risk to health - safety - and property when transported by air.

43. FAM
Connection: A Passenger who is making a connection to another flight to reach a final destination.
Flight Attendant Manual.
A period of time when a crewmember is on-call for duty and must report to work within a specified period of time.
Wind that is moving in the opposite direction an aircraft is traveling.

44. EXST
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger of considerable size who has purchased two adjacent seats in the same row.
8:00 am
Principal Operating Inspector: An FAA official who specifically oversees and air carrier at the local level.
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.

45. XFA
A passenger manifest code that indicates a passenger does not speak or understand English.
Extra Flight attendant.
Passenger Carrying a Firearm. A passenger manifest code identifying a passenger who is a law enforcement officer carrying a firearm.
A dividing wall within the aircraft (usually extends from floor to ceiling)

46. FAM
10:00 am
Infant Life Vest.
JS: An extra crewmember seat in the flight deck or cabin that authorized personnel may occupy during a flight.
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.

47. MAAS
Complaint Resolution Officer: A person trained to resolve any disputes that arise when accommodating passengers with disabilities.
The persons designated to ensure the orderly flow of all aircraft traffic both on the ground and in the air
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 that identifies a passenger who does not need a wheelchair but still requires assistance.

48. WCHC
An atmospheric condition characterized by sudden wind direction and velocity.
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 period of elapsed time - using Universal Coordinated or local time - when a crewmember is free from duty or responsibility to work.
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).

49. PNR

50. I/C