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Flight Attendant Training

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1. Narrpw Bpde
Classification of commercial jet aircraft thaat have one aisle and a maximum of six-across seating.
Revision: A permanent change to the manual that must be read then recorded and inserted into the manual immediately.
6:00 am
Denotes a position closest to the center of the aircraft

2. 2400
Pilot in command of the aircraft; occupies left seat in flight deck
12:00 am
Refers generally to the entire flight crew and not a specific flght crewmember position.
Flight Information Display System: Monitors - located in airport terminal - which are used to display flight information to the public.

3. CSA
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.
Customer Service Agent
The right side of the aircraft - facing forward.
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.

4. MDT
Extra Flight attendant.
Manual Deploy Tool: A tool that is used to gain access to various panels on the E175 aircraft.
1:00 pm
A flight-by-flight record of all operations of an aircraft and its engines - crew - flight time - areas of operation - or other pertinent information.

5. Fuselage
The body of an aircraft - excluding the wings and empennage.
Service.
Flight Attendant: An individual who is trained and certified in emergency - first aid - cabin preparation and passenger safety duties.
A procedure of agreement that exists between two or more air carriers.

6. Procedure
A logical progression of actions and/or decisions established by an air carrier with which the appropriate personnel can achieve a specific objective.
A process of controlling airflow into and out of passenger and crew compartments to maintain a normal atmosperic pressure for the occupants
7:00 am
A segment status code in a passenger name record indicating the passenger's boarding priority.

7. CPR

8. I-94 Form
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.
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.
On-the-Job Injury.
Ground

9. FBI
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger of considerable size who has purchased two adjacent seats in the same row.
Abbreviation for a choice of beverage.
Federal Bureau of Investigation: A federal law enforcement agency that focuses primarily on national felony crimes.
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)

10. Duty Period

11. BEV
An aircraft operator who is certified by the FAA to engage in air transportation.
Wind that is moving in the same direction an aircraft is traveling.
Abbreviation for a choice of beverage.
A passenger manifest code identifying a passenger who has brought a carry-on pet in the cabin.

12. 1800
1:00 pm
Includes spouse - children - stepchildren - grandchildren - parents - stepparents - grandparents - siblings and in-laws.
6:00 pm
11:00 pm

13. Flight Crew
Any person who is assigned to perform duties on board an aircraft during flight time.
Federal Aviation Administration: A federal agency within the Department of Transportation that has direct oversight of aviation operations and laws.
Refers generally to the entire flight crew and not a specific flght crewmember position.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who does not need a wheelchair but still requires assistance.

14. USSS
Lavatory: The official term for an aircraft's restroom.
Emergency Flash Light
Designator code for Delta Airlines.
United States Secret Service. A specially trained security detachment that protect the President of the United States and other High-profile political leaders.

15. EMG and EMER
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.
Date of Hire.
Emergency.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who is hearing-impaired.

16. Rudder
A logical progression of actions and/or decisions established by an air carrier with which the appropriate personnel can achieve a specific objective.
Captain
Located on the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer and controls the forward left/right direction of the aircraft
Quick Reference Handbook: An emergency procedures checklist that flight crewmembers use to properly handle an emergency situation and communicate effectively.

17. PCFA
Passenger Carrying a Firearm. A passenger manifest code identifying a passenger who is a law enforcement officer carrying a firearm.
Main Cabin Door: The passenger entry door of an aircraft that is used for boarding and deplaning.
Crew Life Vest
10:00 pm

18. 0600
6:00 am
A passenger manifest code identifying a passenger who has brought a carry-on pet in the cabin.
Temporary Duty: A temporary assignment to another crewmember domicile.
Flight Attendant: An individual who is trained and certified in emergency - first aid - cabin preparation and passenger safety duties.

19. DEAF
Any person who is not an employee of Compass Airlines with whom an employee interacts.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who is hearing-impaired.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger of considerable size who has purchased two adjacent seats in the same row.
Main Cabin Door: The passenger entry door of an aircraft that is used for boarding and deplaning.

20. Circuit Breaker
A device used in place of a fuse - which breaks and electrical current in the event of an overload.
8:00 pm
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 unscheduled non-revenue flight on which only crewmembers and authorized personnel or cargo are permitted on board.

21. NON-REV

22. OHB
A build up of electrical charges in cloud formations.
Extinguisher
Overhead bin.
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.

23. 1400
2:00 pm
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 Resource Management: A training course designed to improve communications and coordination among flight deck and cabin crewmembers.
11:00 pm

24. PETC
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.
Any person who is not an employee of Compass Airlines with whom an employee interacts.
Any person currently employed by Compass Airlines with whom any other compass Airlines employee interacts.
A passenger manifest code identifying a passenger who has brought a carry-on pet in the cabin.

25. GRND
Able Bodied Person: A passenger selected by the flight attendant to assist during an emergency situation.
Ground
Located on the trailing edge of the wing to provide roll control
6:00 pm

26. First Officer
Extra Flight attendant.
Pilot second in command; occupies right seat in flight deck
Passenger. The word "passenger" - as used throughout the Code of Federal Regulations - means any passenger regardless of age unless the in qualified by definition.
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.

27. FAR
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.
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.
First Aid Kt.
Federal Aviation Regulations: Federal Law specific to aviation that is published by the Federal Aviation ?Administration (see CFR)

28. PSK
A guest that pays a fare for their ticket
Passenger Service Kit
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.
Protective Breathing Equipment: A portable smoke hood and oxygen supply used for firefighting on board an aircraft.

29. RON
Vertical airfoil at the tail of the aircraft that controls the left/right direction (yaw)
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
Right Hand
Remain over Night

30. FO
First Officer (see SIC).
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.
Federal Aviation Administration: A federal agency within the Department of Transportation that has direct oversight of aviation operations and laws.
A process of measuring the distribution of the payload weight - total aircraft weight - and the resulting center of gravity of and aircraft before flight.

31. I/C

32. PA
Emergency Light Switch
A segment status code in a passenger name record indicating the passenger's boarding priority.
Public Address/Announcement.
Denotes a position furthest from the center of the aircraft

33. PSI
A guest that pays a fare for their ticket
Pounds per Square Inch.
A segment status code in a passenger name record indicating the passenger's boarding priority.
A city where a crew rests while waiting for the next scheduled flight.

34. IT

35. Air Carrier
Any person currently employed by Compass Airlines with whom any other compass Airlines employee interacts.
An aircraft operator who is certified by the FAA to engage in air transportation.
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
Wind that is moving in the opposite direction an aircraft is traveling.

36. Domestic
Emergency Light Switch
Revision: A permanent change to the manual that must be read then recorded and inserted into the manual immediately.
A build up of electrical charges in cloud formations.
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.

37. PSU
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.
Emergency Flash Light
A guest that is traveling on a free or service charge ticket (usually an employee)
Expanded Medical Kit - also referred to as an Emergency Medical Kit (EMK)

38. Ramp/Apron/Tarmac
A paved area - at or near the terminal - where aircraft park
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger of considerable size who has purchased two adjacent seats in the same row.
Main Cabin Door: The passenger entry door of an aircraft that is used for boarding and deplaning.
The department that is responsible for the Company's computer hardware - software - and network systems.

39. 1500
Crew Life Vest
8:00 pm
Right Hand
3:00 pm

40. ASAP
Leave of Absence
Aft portion of wing
Passenger Name Record. A computer record of a passenger's information and itinerary.
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

41. XCM
Extra Flight crewmember.
Flight Attendant Read File: A memorandum issued to alert to flight attendants of pertinent operational information.
Hazardous Material: A substance of material with potentially hazardous characteristics that may pose unreasonable risk to health - safety - and property when transported by air.
Public Address/Announcement.

42. INFO
Pounds per Square Inch.
Information
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who is hearing-impaired.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A first aid procedure in which a victim's heartbeat and breathing are manually supported by another individual.

43. INFT
Lavatory: The official term for an aircraft's restroom.
A passenger manifest code that identifies and infant passenger.
Left Hand
Vertical airfoil at the tail of the aircraft that controls the left/right direction (yaw)

44. 0500
The body of an aircraft - excluding the wings and empennage.
Passenger Name Record. A computer record of a passenger's information and itinerary.
5:00 am
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.

45. FLT
Child-Restraint System: A government-approved child seat that is designed to protect small children.
Used to describe non-routine operation in which certain procedures or actions must be taken to protect from hazard.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who has been assigned a seat in an emergency exit row.
Flight.

46. PIC
The domicile city where crewmembers are indefinitely assigned to work.
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)
Denotes a position furthest from the center of the aircraft
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

47. MCD
Main Cabin Door: The passenger entry door of an aircraft that is used for boarding and deplaning.
A logical progression of actions and/or decisions established by an air carrier with which the appropriate personnel can achieve a specific objective.
JSA: The PIC's authority to deny access to a flight deck jumpseat to an authorized person.
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

48. WDO
Complaint Resolution Officer: A person trained to resolve any disputes that arise when accommodating passengers with disabilities.
A written requirement established by an air carrier that is expected to be complied with by all appropriate personnel.
As moist air is carried upward - it combines with colder air to form ____________.
Window.

49. Jumpseat
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)
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.
8:00 am
JS: An extra crewmember seat in the flight deck or cabin that authorized personnel may occupy during a flight.

50. CZ
Designator Code For Compass Airlines
Quick Reference Checklist: A checklist used by flight crewmembers for various phases of flight.
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.
6:00 am