acronyms Flashcards
What does CAA stand for ?
civil aviation authority
What does CC stand for ?
Cabin crew
What does PAX stand for ?
passanger
SCC = ?
senior cabin crew
CMD = ?
comander
OM = ?
operations manual
EASA = ?
european aviation safety agency
IATA = ?
international air transportation association
ICAO = ?
international civil aviation organisation
D+T = ?
department for transport
AOC = ?
airline operator certificate
Regulatory bodies =
are entities responsible for formulation and enforcing laws
One of the CAA’s responsibilities is to supervise the operation compliance with regulations ( through audits )
Ramp inspection =
on the spot assessment of aircrafts conditions, crew qualifications and documentation licenses, manuals, safety equipment carried cargo etc, in order to verify the compliance with the applicable requirements
What is the minimum amount of cabin crew required on an aircraft ?
4 including 1 senior cabin crew member
Findings = ?
an important outcome of the inspecting process which provides valuable information on the aircraft or its responsible operator
Considering the “severity of the findings” there are different categories