Definitions Flashcards
ACTUAL BLOCK TO BLOCK
The period of time beginning when and aircraft first moves under its own power from the ramp blocks and ending when the aircraft comes to rest at the ramp blocks at any station or point of termination
AFT
The rear portion of the aircraft
AIRCRAFT
A device used or intended to be used for flight in the air
Airspeed
Speed at which the aircraft is traveling through the air it may be less or more than the relation to the ground
Air Traffic Control
A service operated by the appropriate authority to promote a safe orderly and expeditious flow of aircraft
Altitude
The height of an aircraft above sea level usually expressed in ft
Bulkhead
A wall that divides the cabin interior wholly or partially
Colander day
A 24 hour period starting at 0001 and ending at 2400
Captain PIC
A pilot in command of an aircraft and crew and responsible for the controls of the aircraft
COMAT
Company material mail carried on the aircraft in the cargo compartment from city to city
Configuration
Seating arrangement on board the AC
Connection
A required plane change to arrive at a destination
Crew member
A person assigned to perform a duty in an aircraft during flight time
Crew resource management
Effective utilization and communication with all resources to achieve safe efficient flight operations
Crew support
The group that assigns flight attendants trips based upon need
CRJ 200
Bombardier canadier Regional Jet 50 PAX
CRJ 700
Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet 70 PAX
CRJ 900
Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet 76 PAX
Customer service agent
An employee who has responsibility for assisting customers.
Deadheading
Transportation of a crew member from one point to another in order to cover a trip or return to base
Direct flight
Most direct flight making intermediate stops
Domicile
The city where FA are based
Duty Time
The time beginning at the report for duty time and terminating from the release of duty time
ERJ 175
Embraer Regional Jet 76 PAX
Ferry flight
A flight set up to move aircraft from one station to another without passengers
First officer
A pilot second in command to assist and relive pilot
Flight
Movement of an aircraft from its point of origin to its final destination
Flight attendant
Individual qualified to perform safety duties and deliver customer service in the aircraft cabin
Flight Time
The time from departure to arrive for purposes of pay
Forward
The front part of the aircraft
Ground instructor
Flight attendant who teaches training courses or performs IOE and line checks
Hangar
Building in which aircraft maintenance is performed and administrative offices and training are housed
Head wind
Wind blowing directly against the course of an aircraft
In flight operations
The team assigned to hire train and manage flight attendants
Jump seat
Collapsible seat in the cabin or deck used by flight attendant in the cabin and an observer in the flight deck
Lead instructor
Conducts IOE training and administers line checks
Leg
The portion of the flight between 2 cities
Line holder
A flight attendant whose schedule entitles him/her to hold a schedule built by the company
Life lines
Ropes used during water evacuation
Nonstop flight
Most direct route making no stops
Observer
Check airmen FAA inspectors pilots and other individuals authorized to occupy the flight deck jumpseat
Operations
The company office at an airport concerned with the loading and working of a flight
Preflight inspection
The set of procedures and checks that must be performed in the aircraft to enter the aircraft is airworthy
Ready reserve
The time spent by a reserve crew member on stand by status at an airport designated by the company
Reserve status
The 12 hour block of time as indicated on the schedule that a reserve line holder must be available to work
Reserve line
A schedule built by the company utilizing PBS indicating reserve availability periods assignments and days off
Remain overnight RON
When an aircraft is scheduled to remain overnight at a station
Round trip
From point of origin to destination and back to point of origin
Tail wind
Wind blowing in the same direction as the airplane is traveling to this increasing the speed
Taxi
To operate an aircraft under its own power on the ground except when involved in take off and landing
UMNR
A child traveling alone
