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A/C (AIRCRAFT)

A

Vehical that can fly, such as an airplane, helicopter, or glider.

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ACM

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Additional Crew Member (Jumpseat Rider)

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AFT

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The back of the airplane.

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Agent

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A company employee concerned with the handling of ground phases of flight operations.

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Air Carrier

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A commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers.

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AIRFOIL

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Any surface, such as an airplane wing, designed to obtain reaction from the air through which it moves.

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AIR POCKET

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A condition in the atmosphere that can cause an airplane to loose altitude quickly.

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AIR SPEED

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The velocity of an aircraft.

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ALIEN

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A non-US citizen.

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ALT

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Alternate Airport.

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ALTIMETER

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The instrument used to measure the height of an aircraft above sea level, usually expressed in feet.

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ALTITUDE

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The height of which the Aircraft flies above sea level.

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AOG

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Aircraft on Ground (Grounded due to Maintenance)

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APOLLO

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The name of the airline reservation computer system used by GoJet Airlines.

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15
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ATC (AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL)

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The control of local air traffic in the vicinity of an airport by the FAA.

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AUXILLARY POWER UNIT (APU)

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A separate engine on board the aircraft that provides power to the entire aircraft.

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17
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BANK

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  • To incline the aircraft at an angle while turning left or right.
  • A number of flights leaving a Hub city during a short period of time.
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18
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BEVERAGE CART

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Trolley used to roll down the isle to serve beverages to the customer.

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BID HOLDER

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A flight attendant awarded a line of flying for a particular month.

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BID SHEET

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A form used to bid on a line of flying for a particular month.

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BLOCK-TO-BLOCK

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A time interval, beginning when the aircraft pulls away from the gate at the departure city, ending when the aircraft comes to a complete stop at the gate of the arrival city.

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BOARDING PASS

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The document provided to the passenger that permits the passenger to board the aircraft and claim a specific seat. Not all airlines issue boarding passes.

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BOW (BASIC OPERATING WEIGHT)

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The weight of the empty aircraft, plus the weight of the crew, fuel, oil, necessary publications.

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BULKHEAD

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A term used to define any dividing wall in the cabin of the aircraft.

25
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BUMP

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The practice of denying boarding to a confirmed passenger on an overbooked flight.

26
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CABIN

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interior of an aircraft where the passengers are seated.

27
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CANCELLED FLIGHT

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An orriginally scheduled flight that is eliminated (cancelled) due to poor weather conditions, mechanical trouble, or lack of equipment.

28
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CAPT or CA (CAPTAIN)

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The pilot who is in command of the flight and sits in the left seat in the cockpit. The Captain’s uniform jacket has 4 stripes on the end of the sleeves.

29
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CARRY-ON BAGGAGE

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Small personal items passengers are electing to carry in the cabin of the aircraft during flight. GoJet limits two per passenger.

30
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CEILING

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Term used by to refer to the distance from the ground to the underside of the clouds.

31
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CFR

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1- Crash-Fire-Rescue Emergency Equipment

2- Code of Federal Regulations.

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CFR (CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS)

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CFR’s are the rules that govern the aviation industry(Airplanes, Pilots, Flight Attendant, Maintenance, etc).

Strict adhereance to CFR’s is mandatory.

33
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CHARTER FLIGHT

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Aircraft and crew are leased by a group or company for an unscheduled flight.

34
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CHOCKS

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Blocks placed in front of and behind aircraft tires to prevent aircraft from rolling in the ramp gate area.

35
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CITY CODE

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A 3-letter designation given to airport cities.

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CITY PAIR

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Departure and arrival cities.

37
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COCKPIT

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The area of the aircraft where the pilot sits (flight ddeck).

38
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COMAIL / COMAT

A

Company Mail / Company Materials

39
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CONCOURSE

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Area of teh terminal building where gates are located. Aircraft arrive and depart from the gate and deplane and load passengers.

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CONNECTION/CONNECTING FLIGHT

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Flights requiring a change of aircraft at seom intermediate point before arriving at the final dstination. This change can be wither online or interline. Also referred to as “transfers”.

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CREW REST

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The rest period required by a crew after a completed trip.

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CREW SCHEDULING

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The department responsible for assigning and keeping track of all flight crews.

43
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DBA

A

Doing Business As…

44
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DEADHEAD

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Transportation of a crewmember from one point to another to cover a trip or return to home base.

45
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DELAY

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A flight that is operating later than scheduled.

46
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DESTINATION

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Ultimate stopping place which a journey concludes.

47
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DIRECT FLIGHT

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A flight which may make an intermediate stop or stops before reaching its final destination but reuires no change of aircraft.

48
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DIVE

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A steep descent.

49
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DOMICILE

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The city (station) where the crewmember is based.

50
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DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION)

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The government agency that governs economic concerns of the transportation industry.

51
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DOWNLINE

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The next station or stations in line of the flight’s scheduled route.

52
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EQUIPMENT

A

The actual aircraft!

53
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ETA (ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL)

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The time estimated for the aircraft to arrive.

54
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ETD (ESTIMATED TIME OF DEPARTURE)

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The time estimated for the aircraft to depart.

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F/A (FLIGHT ATTENDANT)

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A person who assists passengers in safety and service onboard any aircraft that seats 20 or more.

56
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F/A JUMPSEAT

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Collapsible seat in the cabin for the Flight Attendant to sit during takeoff and landing.

57
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Airport Codes (16 decks)

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