Airline Terminology 3 Of 3

Question 1

INOP

Answer 1

Inoperative

Question 2

Intermediate stops

Answer 2

Scheduled stops between the origination of a flight and the termination at the destination

Question 3

IOE

Answer 3

Initial operating experience

Question 4

ISC

Answer 4

Inflight security coordinator

Question 5

J/S

Answer 5

Jumpseat

Question 6

Jetbridge

Answer 6

Enclosed tunnel/passageway between the A/C and the terminal gate area that is power driven and controlled by the gate agent

Question 7

Junpseat rider

Answer 7

Any person, other than a working crewmember, who is qualified and authorized to sit in the J/S

Question 8

A1

Answer 8

First door, a/c left

Question 9

L2

Answer 9

Second door, a/c left

Question 10

Lap child

Answer 10

An unticketed child that has not reached there second birthday

Question 11

LAV

Answer 11

Aircraft lavatory or restroom

Question 12

Layover

Answer 12

A point, enroute, on a flight where the crew spends time on the ground

Question 13

Leading edge of the wing

Answer 13

The forward edge of the wing

Question 14

Life vest

Answer 14

A personal flotation device used to prevent drowning in a body of water

Question 15

LOA

Answer 15

Leave of absence

Question 16

LRBL

Answer 16

Least risk bomb location

Question 17

MCP

Answer 17

Master call panel

Question 18

MEG

Answer 18

Megaphone

Question 19

MRT

Answer 19

Manual release tool

Question 20

MX

Answer 20

Maintenance

Question 21

No show

Answer 21

A flight attendant who does not check in at the designated location, at or before the scheduled show-time for an assignment, or does not attend a mandatory meeting or training without prior approval from Inflight Management

Question 22

Non-rev

Answer 22

Non-revenue passenger

Question 23

Non-stop

Answer 23

Flight that travels from one city to another with no stops in between

Question 24

NTSB

Answer 24

National transportation safety board

Question 25

O2

Answer 25

Oxygen

Question 26

OCC

Answer 26

Operation control center

Question 27

Operation (OPS)

Answer 27

The Company office at the airport responsible for loading and working of a flight

Question 28

Originating station

Answer 28

A city where a flight begins

Question 29

Outboard

Answer 29

Jumpseat position closet to the fuselage of the A/C

Question 30

Outbound

Answer 30

The A/C flight crew or anyone leaving a station

Question 31

Overhead bin

Answer 31

An enclosed compartment in the A/C located above passenger seats where carry-on items can be placed

Question 32

OWE

Answer 32

Overwing exit

Question 33

PA

Answer 33

Public address system

Question 34

PAX

Answer 34

Passengers

Question 35

PBE

Answer 35

Protective breathing equipment

Question 36

PER DIEM

Answer 36

Daily allowance paid to crewmembers for time away from base

Question 37

PETC

Answer 37

Pet in cabin

Question 38

PIC

Answer 38

Pilot in command

Question 39

Placards

Answer 39

FAA required information signs located throughout the A/C

Question 40

POB

Answer 40

Portable oxygen bottle

Question 41

POC

Answer 41

Portable oxygen concentrator

Question 42

PREFLIGHT

Answer 42

The act of checking the serviceability and location of emergency equipment on the A/C prior to departure

Question 43

PSU

Answer 43

Passenger service unit

Question 44

PTT

Answer 44

Push to talk

Question 45

PSU

Answer 45

Passenger service unit

Question 46

Pushback

Answer 46

The procedure where ground equipment moves an A/C away from the gate

Question 47

R1

Answer 47

First door, a/c right

Question 48

R2

Answer 48

Second door, a/c right

Question 49

Ramp

Answer 49

Concrete parking area for a/c in the terminal

Question 50

Reserve

Answer 50

A scheduled period of time in a flight attendant’s bid line in which a flight attendant is obligated to remain available to the Company for the purpose of being assigned a trip pairing or any additional duty RO

Question 51

RON

Answer 51

Remain overnight

Question 52

Runway

Answer 52

Paved area at the airport used for the take off and landing of a/c

Question 53

Secure

Answer 53

To fasten, tie down, or store any loose items in the cabin to ensure safe positioning

Question 54

SIDA

Answer 54

Security identification display area

Question 55

SMS

Answer 55

Safety management system

Question 56

SOP

Answer 56

Standard operating procedures

Question 57

Standby

Answer 57

A revenue or non-revenue customer waiting to board an A/C after those with reservations are boarded

Question 58

Stow

Answer 58

To place items in a safe location for takeoff and landing