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Flight Attendant Training

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1. UMNR
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.
Infant Life Vest.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who requires escort (such as a unaccompanied minor).
Ground

2. Spoilers
Turbulence
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
Public Address/Announcement.
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.

3. 2400
Push-to-Talk: A button on the PA handset that must be depressed in order for announcements to carry over the cabin speaker system
Forward portion of wing
12:00 am
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

4. Narrpw Bpde
Classification of commercial jet aircraft thaat have one aisle and a maximum of six-across seating.
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.
An aircraft operator who is certified by the FAA to engage in air transportation.
Law Enforcement Officer: A person who is authorized to carry weapons on board the aircraft.

5. EXT
Any person currently employed by Compass Airlines with whom any other compass Airlines employee interacts.
Extinguisher
A paved area - at or near the terminal - where aircraft park
Main Cabin Door: The passenger entry door of an aircraft that is used for boarding and deplaning.

6. EMG and EMER
6:00 pm
Emergency.
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 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.

7. Air Traffic Control
Emergency Medical Kit - also referred to as the Expanded Medical Kit (XMK)
The persons designated to ensure the orderly flow of all aircraft traffic both on the ground and in the air
The engine exhaust power produced when an aircraft's engines are running.
Non-Revenue Positive Space: An employee who is traveling on Company business and has a confirmed seat assignment on a flight.

8. 2300
Light-Emitting Diode: Found on the emergency flashlight - this light gives a continuous visual indication of the battery's readiness.
A dividing wall within the aircraft (usually extends from floor to ceiling)
11:00 pm
6:00 pm

9. NRSA
Refers to Halon 1211 fire extinguishers.
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
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
Non-Revenue Space Available (see NON-REV)

10. Flight Deck
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
A written requirement established by an air carrier that is expected to be complied with by all appropriate personnel.
FD: The interior section of an aircraft that is occupied by the flight crewmembers. (captain and first officers)
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.

11. Outboard
Denotes a position furthest from the center of the aircraft
Through Passenger: A passenger who has boarded prior to an arrival into a city - but is continuing on to another city.
9:00 am
5:00 pm

12. Interline
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)]
A procedure of agreement that exists between two or more air carriers.
Passenger. The word "passenger" - as used throughout the Code of Federal Regulations - means any passenger regardless of age unless the in qualified by definition.
Refers generally to the entire flight crew and not a specific flght crewmember position.

13. BP
4:00 am
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.
The persons designated to ensure the orderly flow of all aircraft traffic both on the ground and in the air
Refers to Halon 1211 fire extinguishers.

14. LANG
Federal Aviation Regulations: Federal Law specific to aviation that is published by the Federal Aviation ?Administration (see CFR)
Service.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who has been assigned a seat in an emergency exit row.
A passenger manifest code that indicates a passenger does not speak or understand English.

15. Cabin
An unscheduled non-revenue flight on which only crewmembers and authorized personnel or cargo are permitted on board.
The interior section of an aircraft that is occupied by the passengers and cabin crewmembers.
Wind that is moving in the opposite direction an aircraft is traveling.
A guest that pays a fare for their ticket

16. OPS
Operations: The operations center at each station that monitors and disseminates all pertinent flight information.
The right side of the aircraft - facing forward.
Missed Flight Assignment: A scheduling code designating a flight assignment that has been missed.
6:00 am

17. Fuselage
The domicile city where crewmembers are indefinitely assigned to work.
The body of an aircraft - excluding the wings and empennage.
9:00 am
Passenger Carrying a Firearm. A passenger manifest code identifying a passenger who is a law enforcement officer carrying a firearm.

18. 1800
o exit the aircraft under normal circumstances.
6:00 pm
Child-Restraint System: A government-approved child seat that is designed to protect small children.
Cabin Safety Inspector: A Federal Aviation Administration safety inspector who specifically focuses on flight attendants and procedures withing the aircraft cabin.

19. External Customer
Any person who is not an employee of Compass Airlines with whom an employee interacts.
A written requirement established by an air carrier that is expected to be complied with by all appropriate personnel.
Notification - preparation - impact and evacuation. The four phoses of a planned 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)

20. FFDO
Inoperative.
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 passenger manifest code that indicates a passenger does not speak or understand English.
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.

21. FBI
Dead Head: A crewmember who is on duty and traveling to or from an assignment on a flight - but is not scheduled to perform any specific duties aboard that flight.
Federal Bureau of Investigation: A federal law enforcement agency that focuses primarily on national felony crimes.
Ground
Light-Emitting Diode: Found on the emergency flashlight - this light gives a continuous visual indication of the battery's readiness.

22. Inboard
A passenger manifest code that indicates a passenger does not speak or understand English.
Recurrent Training: FAA-mandated annual flight attendant training
Denotes a position closest to the center of the aircraft
Temporary Duty: A temporary assignment to another crewmember domicile.

23. Ready Reserve
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.
The time when a crewmember is in uniform and on duty at the airport and is available for an immediate flight assignment.
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).
Emergency.

24. Rest Period
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.
Area of an aircraft cabin used to tabulate passenger numbers for weight and balance purposes.
A period of elapsed time - using Universal Coordinated or local time - when a crewmember is free from duty or responsibility to work.
Designator Code For Compass Airlines

25. I/C

26. 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).
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
Crew Life Vest
Any person currently employed by Compass Airlines with whom any other compass Airlines employee interacts.

27. Flight Crew
Oxygen
Infant Life Vest.
Refers generally to the entire flight crew and not a specific flght crewmember position.
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.

28. PETC
Refers generally to an entire cabin crew and not a specific flight attendant position.
Second in Command: The flight crewmember that assists the PIC with decision-making to ensure the safe operation of a flight (the first officer).
Passenger Carrying a Firearm. A passenger manifest code identifying a passenger who is a law enforcement officer carrying a firearm.
A passenger manifest code identifying a passenger who has brought a carry-on pet in the cabin.

29. Tailwind
The body of an aircraft - excluding the wings and empennage.
Recurrent Training: FAA-mandated annual flight attendant training
Wind that is moving in the same direction an aircraft is traveling.
Missed Flight Assignment: A scheduling code designating a flight assignment that has been missed.

30. RON
Refers generally to the entire flight crew and not a specific flght crewmember position.
JS: An extra crewmember seat in the flight deck or cabin that authorized personnel may occupy during a flight.
11:00 am
Remain over Night

31. Zone
Area of an aircraft cabin used to tabulate passenger numbers for weight and balance purposes.
Flight Attendant: An individual who is trained and certified in emergency - first aid - cabin preparation and passenger safety duties.
Quick Reference Checklist: A checklist used by flight crewmembers for various phases of flight.
Maintenance: The department responsible for ensuring the aircraft fleet is properly inspected - maintained - repaired and airworthy.

32. Turbulence
Emergency Light Switch
Any person who is not an employee of Compass Airlines with whom an employee interacts.
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.
An atmospheric condition characterized by sudden wind direction and velocity.

33. First Officer
10:00 pm
Pilot second in command; occupies right seat in flight deck
Located on the trailing edge of the wing to provide roll control
Revision: A permanent change to the manual that must be read then recorded and inserted into the manual immediately.

34. MAINT
The right side of the aircraft - facing forward.
Window.
Federal Bureau of Investigation: A federal law enforcement agency that focuses primarily on national felony crimes.
Maintenance: The department responsible for ensuring the aircraft fleet is properly inspected - maintained - repaired and airworthy.

35. GRND
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who is hearing-impaired.
Ground
Irregular Operation.
Transportation Security Administration: A federal agency within the Department of Homeland Security that focuses primarily on transportation security matters.

36. Horizontal Stabilizer
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who is visually impaired.
Horizontal airfoil at the tail of the aircraft that creates lift
A process of measuring the distribution of the payload weight - total aircraft weight - and the resulting center of gravity of and aircraft before flight.
Non-Revenue Space Available (see NON-REV)

37. LOEP
A paved area - at or near the terminal - where aircraft park
Extra Flight crewmember.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who is hearing-impaired.
List of Effective Pages: A list of page numbers that notes the current revision number for each page within the manual.

38. HAZMAT
Forward portion of wing
Hazardous Material: A substance of material with potentially hazardous characteristics that may pose unreasonable risk to health - safety - and property when transported by air.
Oxygen
An emergency landing into water.

39. Fuselage
Main body of the aircraft to which the wings - landing gear and tail are attached
Any person who is assigned to perform duties on board an aircraft during flight time.
Remain over Night
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who has been assigned a seat in an emergency exit row.

40. Temporary Notice
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.
Refers generally to an entire cabin crew and not a specific flight attendant position.
Overwing: A term used to describe an area of the fuselage that is located directly above the aircraft's wings.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a service animal traveling with a passenger.

41. Operations Bulletin
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.
Quick Reference Checklist: A checklist used by flight crewmembers for various phases of flight.
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.
Window.

42. MCD
Located on the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer and controls the forward left/right direction of the aircraft
Federal Bureau of Investigation: A federal law enforcement agency that focuses primarily on national felony crimes.
4:00 pm
Main Cabin Door: The passenger entry door of an aircraft that is used for boarding and deplaning.

43. Captain
5:00 am
6:00 pm
Pilot in command of the aircraft; occupies left seat in flight deck
Denotes a position furthest from the center of the aircraft

44. D/H
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 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)
Dead Head: A crewmember who is on duty and traveling to or from an assignment on a flight - but is not scheduled to perform any specific duties aboard that flight.
2:00 pm

45. 1100
Standby: Any passenger who is waiting for a seat to become available on a flight.
11:00 am
Able Bodied Person: A passenger selected by the flight attendant to assist during an emergency situation.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a service animal traveling with a passenger.

46. Ditch
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 passenger manifest code that identifies a prisoner under law enforcement escort.
An emergency landing into water.
Temporary Duty: A temporary assignment to another crewmember domicile.

47. ETKT
A period of elapsed time - using Universal Coordinated or local time - when a crewmember is free from duty or responsibility to work.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who does not need a wheelchair but still requires assistance.
Electronic Ticket (E-Ticket): A ticket that is purchased by the passenger on the internet.
Manual Deploy Tool: A tool that is used to gain access to various panels on the E175 aircraft.

48. Landing gear
Flight.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who has been assigned a seat in an emergency exit row.
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

49. POI
9:00 pm
The domicile city where crewmembers are indefinitely assigned to work.
Emergency Light Switch
Principal Operating Inspector: An FAA official who specifically oversees and air carrier at the local level.

50. SIC
Hazardous Material: A substance of material with potentially hazardous characteristics that may pose unreasonable risk to health - safety - and property when transported by air.
Second in Command: The flight crewmember that assists the PIC with decision-making to ensure the safe operation of a flight (the first officer).
A logical progression of actions and/or decisions established by an air carrier with which the appropriate personnel can achieve a specific objective.
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.