FA Initial Training Flashcards
PIC
Pilot In Command
CAPTAIN
OCC
Operations Control Center
APU
Auxiliary Power Unit
AFT
toward the tail of the A/C
DOT HAZMAT
the hazardous materials regulations issued by the material transportations bureau of the department of transportation
WX
weather
CHECK FLIGHT
flight in which crew members are evaluated
INSTRUCTOR
person trained and designated by swift air to instruct personnel
CPR
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
ALTERNATE (ALT)
secondary destination to be used if necessary usually in circumstance to WX or mechanical problems
EXT
extinguisher
INOP
inoperative
OT
On Time
LNDG
landing
act of ending a flight and bringing the A/C to rest on the RUNWAY
AIR START
unit used to start A/C engines when APU is inoperative
RAMP
area of the airport where A/C are parked for the purpose of loading and unloading
EVAC
evacuation
PREFLIGHT
inspection of CABIN and emergency equipment prior to boarding A/C
TAILWIND
wind blowing in the same direction of A/C movement
DEPLANE
denotes passenger leaving A/C
ETA
Estimated Time of Arrival
CX
canceled
RUNWAY
area used for takeoff and LNDG
JET BLAST
engine exhaust power while engines are still running
RECURRENT TRAINING
periodic review training required for all CREWMEMBERS and DISPATCHers
BULKHEAD
any dividing wall in the CABIN
WXCX
weather cancellation
DOMESTIC
transportation between points in the continental U.S.
CRO
Complaint Resolutions Officer
specially trained swift air associate who is familiar with laws and company polices and procedures regarding these laws
LOG
flight by flight record of all operations on the A/C. engines, crew, FLT time, area of operation and other important INFO
FWD
forward
toward the front of the A/C
TAXI
ground movement of the A/C by its own power
A/C
aircraft
MX
mechanical problems (or maintenance)
QUICK DONNING
mask as determined by the administrator and mask manufacturer that will not interfere with crew communication or disturb eye glasses and will not disturb the flight crew members from proceeding with his assigned emergency duties
CIRCUIT BREAKER
devise which takes place of a fuse to break an electrical current in case of an overage
JUMPSEAT
pilot using JUMPSEAT privilege for access to a company flight
PSU
Passenger Service Unit
area above the PAX seats that includes: FA call button, no smoking and seat belt signs, PAX lights, gasped vents and oxygen
HEADWIND
wind blowing in the opposite direction of the A/C movement
TARMAC
see RAMP
area of the airport where A/C are parked for purpose of loading and unloading
CSI
Cabin Safety Inspector
FAA official who specifically deals with FA’s and procedures within the CABIN
ATS
Air Transport Supervisor
FA designated by swift air who has the appropriate training and experience to certify FA’s for IOE and check __________
IRREGULAR OPERATIONS
any non-standard operation
AAP
Aft Attendant Panel
PSI
Pound per Square Inch
CREWMEMBER
a person assigned to perform duties on an A/C during flight
NTSB
National Transportation Safety Board
GOM
General Operations Manual
INFO
information
DISPATCH
the function of the OCC which releases FLTs, tracks the A/C from point A to B and assigns FLTs
FLIGHT CREWMEMBER
CREWMEMBER who’s primary station is the COCKPIT
ACSSP
Air Carrier Standard Security Program
federal program that provides security procedures and directives to all domestic airlines
INFLIGHT
department for the FA’s
GPU
Ground Power Unit
mobile ground unit to provide power to an A/C
PAX/PSGR
passenger(s)
FLT
flight
PA
Public Address/Announcement
CALENDAR DAY
the period of elapsed time, using coordinated universal time or local time which begins at midnight
COCKPIT
(flight deck) interior of A/C occupied by CAPTAIN and FO
RON
Remain Over Night
DITCH
emergency water landing
RIGHT
CABINs starboard side (FO’s usual side of A/C)
THROUGH (THRU)
PAX who has boarded prior to arrival at a station and is continuing THRU a station
ABP
Able Bodied Person
LOA
Leave Of Absence
CAPTAIN
pilot-in-command of A/C
STBY
stand by
on-schedule, to be ready for FLTs if needed due to FA unable to make FLT
DUTY PERIOD
period of elapsed time between reporting an assignment involving FLT time and release of that assignment by the domestic, flag, or supplemental air carrier or commercial operator. time is calculated with coordinated universal time, or local time
FUSELAGE
the body of the A/C
FA
Flight Attendant
N/A
not applicable/authorized
LAV
lavatory
IMMEDIATE FAMILY
mother, father, etc including in laws
IOE
Initial Operating Experience
training flight time required by the FAA after classroom training
CABIN
interior of A/C occupied by passengers
FO
First Officer
LEFT
CABINs port side (CAPTAIN’s usual side of A/C)
FAM
Flight Attendant Manual
PBE
Protective Breathing Equipment
smoke hood
REST PERIOD
period free of all restraint or duty for a certificate holder (swift air) conducting domestic, flag, or supplemental operations
REVISION
a permanent change to the manual
LANDING GEAR
under structure which supports the weight of the A/C while at rest
PUSH BACK
ground movement of A/C in rearward direction by tug
STERILE COCKPIT
aka “critical phase of FLT”
includes all ground operations involving taxi, takeoff and landing as well as all FLT operations below 10,000 feet except cruise FLT
PRESSURIZATION
mechanical process that keeps the atmospheric pressure inside the A/C similar to on the ground
FOS
Flight Operations System
REGS
regulations
MEL
Minimum Equipment List
outlines equipment with which the A/C must fly
READY FOR TAKEOFF
safety demonstration complete, CABIN ready for takeoff, FA is in JUMPSEAT with shoulder harness and Leo belt fastened
ATC
Air Traffic Control
EDT
Estimated Departure Time
FAP
Forward Attendant Panel
LEADING EDGE
forward edge of the wing
WT/BAL
Weight and Balance
used to define how A/C weight is calculated in accordance to baggage, weight of A/C, fuel and PAX
TOW
ground movement of A/C by tug
INBOARD
position closest to the center of the FUSELAGE
ABQ
Albuquerque, NM
ABE
Allentown, PA
ACT
Waco, TX
ADW
Andrews, AFB
ATL
Atlanta, GA
BED
Bedford, MA
BOS
Boston, MA
BUF
Buffalo, NY
BUR
Burbank, CA
BNA
Nashville, TN
CLE
Cleveland, OH
CLT
Charlotte, NC
CMH
Columbus, OH
DAL
Dallas, TX
DFW
Dallas, TX
DTW
Detroit, MI
DSM
Des Moines, IA
DCA
Washington, DC
IAH
Houston, TX
IND
Indianapolis, IN
JFK
New York City, NY
LAX
Los Angeles, CA
LAS
Las Vegas, NV
LGA
LaGuadria, NY
MCI
Kansas City, MO
MCO
Orlando, FL
MDW
Chicago, IL
MIA
Miami, FL
MSP
Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN
MSY
New Orleans, LA
MYR
Myrtle Beach, SC
OAK
Oakland, CA
OKC
Oklahoma City, OK
ONT
Ontario, CA
ORD
Chicago, IL (O’Hare)
PDX
Portland, OR
PHL
Philadelphia, PA
PHX
Phoenix, AZ
PIT
Pittsburgh, PA
RFD
Rockford, IL
SAN
San Diego, CA
SAT
San Antonio, TX
SEA
Seattle, WA
SFB
Orlando/Sanford, FL
SFO
San Francisco, CA
SJC
San Jose, CA
SLC
Salt Lake City, UT
STL
St. Louis, MO
SMF
Sacramento, CA
SUS
St. Louis, MO
YEG
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
YHU
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
YWG
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
YYC
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
YYZ
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
GEO
Georgetown, Guyana
DEN
Denver, CO
YUR
Vancouver, BC, Canada
EWR
Newark, NJ
HOU
Houston, TX
IAD
Washington, BC (Dulles)
T
type of emergency
describe the type of emergency
captain will:
A) describe the situation
B) indicate possible outcome of the situation
E
evacuation
the need for evacuation will be discussed
S
special instructions
the captain will provide any special instructions or information based on the situation
for example:
A) flight deck is unable to make PA, FA will notify PAX of the situation
B) FA’s may be asked to initiate the brace command if flight deck is unable
C) captain will review anything pertinent to specific situation
D) to confirm understanding of situation, FA may ask questions or repeat information back to captain
[2nd]
T
time available
how much time is available before landing?
A) check your watch
B) confirm the amount of time available to prepare before landing
Mandatory Items
FAM passport watch flashlight crew ID
