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Flight Attendant Training

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1. EMT
Airport building from which air traffic controllers can oversee and direct all aircraft movement
Protective Breathing Equipment: A portable smoke hood and oxygen supply used for firefighting on board an aircraft.
The time when a crewmember is in uniform and on duty at the airport and is available for an immediate flight assignment.
Emergency Medical Technician: An individual specifically trained in advanced emergency life-support techniques and equipment.

2. Policy
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who has been assigned a seat in an emergency exit row.
Crew Resource Management: A training course designed to improve communications and coordination among flight deck and cabin crewmembers.
A written requirement established by an air carrier that is expected to be complied with by all appropriate personnel.
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

3. CLV
3:00 am
Flight Attendant Manual.
Crew Life Vest
Includes spouse - children - stepchildren - grandchildren - parents - stepparents - grandparents - siblings and in-laws.

4. EMK
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.
Emergency Medical Kit - also referred to as the Expanded Medical Kit (XMK)
An aircraft operator who is certified by the FAA to engage in air transportation.
A period of time when a crewmember is on-call for duty and must report to work within a specified period of time.

5. Fuselage
Initial Operating Experience: On-the-job training time required by the FAA following completion of classroom ground instruction.
Standby: Any passenger who is waiting for a seat to become available on a flight.
The body of an aircraft - excluding the wings and empennage.
An aircraft operator who is certified by the FAA to engage in air transportation.

6. Pushback
Passenger Name Record. A computer record of a passenger's information and itinerary.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who has been assigned a seat in an emergency exit row.
An aircraft operator who is certified by the FAA to engage in air transportation.
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.

7. EXST
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.
KTS: A speed measurement based on nautical miles traveled per hour.
7:00 am
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger of considerable size who has purchased two adjacent seats in the same row.

8. COMP
Complimentary
Horizontal airfoil at the tail of the aircraft that creates lift
6:00 am
The movement of an aircraft on the surface under its own power.

9. Immediate Family
Positive Space: A term that describes when a seat assignment is reserved for a crewmember or employee who is reqired to travel on a flight for Company business or operational need.
Denotes a position closest to the center of the aircraft
Includes spouse - children - stepchildren - grandchildren - parents - stepparents - grandparents - siblings and in-laws.
The interior section of an aircraft that is occupied by the passengers and cabin crewmembers.

10. Tailwind
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.
4:00 am
Wind that is moving in the same direction an aircraft is traveling.
A passenger who has paid a quoted fare for a reserved seat on board an aircraft.

11. FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation: A federal law enforcement agency that focuses primarily on national felony crimes.
Refers generally to an entire cabin crew and not a specific flight attendant position.
Pilot in command of the aircraft; occupies left seat in flight deck
Irregular Operation.

12. Tarmac
3:00 am
11:00 am
Estimated Time of Arrival.
A term that describes the ramp areas of the airport.

13. Narrpw Bpde
Located on the trailing edge of the wing to provide roll control
Passenger Service Kit
JS: An extra crewmember seat in the flight deck or cabin that authorized personnel may occupy during a flight.
Classification of commercial jet aircraft thaat have one aisle and a maximum of six-across seating.

14. FOD
A passenger manifest code that indicates a passenger does not speak or understand English.
A passenger who has paid a quoted fare for a reserved seat on board an aircraft.
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)
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

15. PS
Positive Space: A term that describes when a seat assignment is reserved for a crewmember or employee who is reqired to travel on a flight for Company business or operational need.
Information
A designator code assigned to flights that have been cancelled due to a maintenance problem.
Systems Operation Control: The Company department that is comprised of Dispatch - Crew Scheduling and Maintenance Control personnel.

16. Ailerons
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).
Located on the trailing edge of the wing to provide roll control
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who has been assigned a seat in an emergency exit row.
Toward the tail section of the aircraft

17. Fog
A form of low stratus clouds that causes low visibility.
The department that is responsible for the Company's computer hardware - software - and network systems.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who has been assigned a seat in an emergency exit row.
Cabin Safety Inspector: A Federal Aviation Administration safety inspector who specifically focuses on flight attendants and procedures withing the aircraft cabin.

18. BLND
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.
Inoperative.
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who is visually impaired.
KTS: A speed measurement based on nautical miles traveled per hour.

19. LEO
A designator code assigned to flights that have been cancelled due to a maintenance problem.
Law Enforcement Officer: A person who is authorized to carry weapons on board the aircraft.
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
Flight Information Display System: Monitors - located in airport terminal - which are used to display flight information to the public.

20. Captain
Pilot in command of the aircraft; occupies left seat in flight deck
Federal Aviation Administration: A federal agency within the Department of Transportation that has direct oversight of aviation operations and laws.
Least Risk Bomb Location: The location inside of an aircraft that will suffer the minimum possible damage from the explosive forces of a bomb.
Refers generally to the entire flight crew and not a specific flght crewmember position.

21. Cabin
An airplane seat in the row immediately behind the bulkhead.
The interior section of an aircraft that is occupied by the passengers and cabin crewmembers.
Miscellaneous
Captain

22. RH
Turbulence
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger of considerable size who has purchased two adjacent seats in the same row.
KTS: A speed measurement based on nautical miles traveled per hour.
Right Hand

23. ILV
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.
Infant Life Vest.
Horizontal airfoil at the tail of the aircraft that creates lift
Leave of Absence

24. HDQ
Left Hand
Headquarters: The Company facility where Operations Command And Control Center and corporate offices are located
A designator code assigned to flights that have been cancelled due to a maintenance problem.
Extra Flight attendant.

25. Ready Reserve
Operations: The operations center at each station that monitors and disseminates all pertinent flight information.
The time when a crewmember is in uniform and on duty at the airport and is available for an immediate flight assignment.
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.
Airport building from which air traffic controllers can oversee and direct all aircraft movement

26. NRPS
A flight-by-flight record of all operations of an aircraft and its engines - crew - flight time - areas of operation - or other pertinent information.
Estimated Time of Departure.
Non-Revenue Positive Space: An employee who is traveling on Company business and has a confirmed seat assignment on a flight.
Quick Reference Handbook: An emergency procedures checklist that flight crewmembers use to properly handle an emergency situation and communicate effectively.

27. Deportee
A passenger manifest code that indicates a passenger does not speak or understand English.
Evacuation
5:00 pm
A person who has entered a country illegally and in formally removed from that country at a later date.

28. PTT
A period of elapsed time - using either Universal Coordinated or local time - which begins at midnight and ends 24 hours later at the next midnight.
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
Principal Operating Inspector: An FAA official who specifically oversees and air carrier at the local level.
Push-to-Talk: A button on the PA handset that must be depressed in order for announcements to carry over the cabin speaker system

29. 0300
Area of an aircraft cabin used to tabulate passenger numbers for weight and balance purposes.
12:00 am
Temporary Duty: A temporary assignment to another crewmember domicile.
3:00 am

30. 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.
Miscellaneous
Right Hand
Estimated Time of Departure.

31. Duty Period

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32. A/C Left
A passenger manifest code that identifies a passenger who requires escort (such as a unaccompanied minor).
Least Risk Bomb Location: The location inside of an aircraft that will suffer the minimum possible damage from the explosive forces of a bomb.
Used to describe non-routine operation in which certain procedures or actions must be taken to protect from hazard.
The left side of the aircraft - facing forward.

33. ASAP
On-the-Job Injury.
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
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.
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.

34. Taxi
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
The movement of an aircraft on the surface under its own power.
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.
Quick Reference Checklist: A checklist used by flight crewmembers for various phases of flight.

35. 2400
A period of elapsed time - using Universal Coordinated or local time - when a crewmember is free from duty or responsibility to work.
12:00 am
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.
Emergency Medical Technician: An individual specifically trained in advanced emergency life-support techniques and equipment.

36. 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.
Any person currently employed by Compass Airlines with whom any other compass Airlines employee interacts.
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
Toward the tail section of the aircraft

37. REV
Main Cabin Door: The passenger entry door of an aircraft that is used for boarding and deplaning.
The forward edge of a wing.
Protective Breathing Equipment: A portable smoke hood and oxygen supply used for firefighting on board an aircraft.
Revision: A permanent change to the manual that must be read then recorded and inserted into the manual immediately.

38. Leading Edge
An unscheduled non-revenue flight on which only crewmembers and authorized personnel or cargo are permitted on board.
A logical progression of actions and/or decisions established by an air carrier with which the appropriate personnel can achieve a specific objective.
The forward edge of a wing.
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.

39. IT

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40. 1700
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
5:00 pm
Left Hand
Main Cabin Door: The passenger entry door of an aircraft that is used for boarding and deplaning.

41. FWD
4:00 am
Forward: Toward the nose of the aircraft.
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.

42. WCHR
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.
11:00 pm
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 paved area - at or near the terminal - where aircraft park

43. 1800
Manual Deploy Tool: A tool that is used to gain access to various panels on the E175 aircraft.
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
Initial Operating Experience: On-the-job training time required by the FAA following completion of classroom ground instruction.

44. FA
Main body of the aircraft to which the wings - landing gear and tail are attached
Flight Attendant: An individual who is trained and certified in emergency - first aid - cabin preparation and passenger safety duties.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A first aid procedure in which a victim's heartbeat and breathing are manually supported by another individual.
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.

45. SOC
Systems Operation Control: The Company department that is comprised of Dispatch - Crew Scheduling and Maintenance Control personnel.
The interior section of an aircraft that is occupied by the passengers and cabin crewmembers.
12:00 am
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)

46. 2000
8:00 pm
A period of elapsed time - using Universal Coordinated or local time - when a crewmember is free from duty or responsibility to work.
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 service animal traveling with a passenger.

47. Spoilers
Public Address/Announcement.
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
United States Secret Service. A specially trained security detachment that protect the President of the United States and other High-profile political leaders.
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

48. GRND
Period of time that separates two duty periods/flights within a crew pattern
Ground
Evacuation
First Aid Kt.

49. THRU
Through Passenger: A passenger who has boarded prior to an arrival into a city - but is continuing on to another city.
3:00 pm
Miscellaneous
A passenger manifest code that identifies a service animal traveling with a passenger.

50. Jet Blast

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