Inflight Emergencies: Hijack

Question 1

What happens in an attempted hijack?

Answer 1

1. FC ensure lockdown procedure in place
2. FD door remains locked
3. No one to enter FD until aircraft is on the ground
4. Report emergency to ATC (airport traffic control), say appropriate code (do covertly in a sentence)
5. If aircraft has datalink - emergency report: PAN, if armed intervention is required, emergency: MAYDAY
6. If bomb suspected, follow non normal checklist: BOMB ON BOARD and activate SAAP
7. Communicate with CC
8. Land asap in nearest airport

Question 2

What information should be noted about the hijacker?

Answer 2

1. Weapon description
2. Explosive device description
3. Physical description of hijacker
4. Seat number
5. Joining port
6. Name

Question 3

What to do in the attempt of a hijack on the ground (FD)?

Answer 3

1. Maintain contact with ATC/authorities
2. Give details of hijacker
3. Disable aircraft so it cannot be started or moved (ie. pull circuit breakers)
4. Consider evacuating FD via non-normal means (ie. escape hatch or windows)

Question 4

What to press on interphone to alert FC of a hijacker?

Answer 4

1. Direct FC call
2. DO not use alert call as an alarm at all stations is not desired

Question 5

What to do if rescue forces come onboard during a ground hijacking?

Answer 5

Lie on floor and don’t move

Question 6

What to be aware of post hijacking incident?

Answer 6

1. Law enforcement will treat CC and FC with suspicion until resolved
2. Do not discuss incident with press (advise family and friends you cannot discuss it either)

Question 7

What is in the SAAP plan satchel?

Answer 7

1. Search managers guide (1)
2. CC search card (14)
3. Plastic sheet (with or without red marker tail) (1)
4. Inspection mirrors (2)

Question 8

Where are the least risk bomb locations in each aircraft?

Answer 8

A380 - M5R
A330 - R4
B787 - 4R

Question 9

Where needs to be search when SAAP is actioned?

Answer 9

1. Passenger seats/baggage
2. Overhead and coat lockers
3. Crew baggage
4. Lavatories
5. Galleys, stores and trolley lifts
6. Equipment / misc stowages
7. Door areas / crew seats
8. Crew rest area / work stations
9. Lounge areas

Question 10

What should be said to passengers when SAAP is actioned?

Answer 10

This is a security search

Question 11

What to do if a suspicious article is located?

Answer 11

1. Don’t touch it
2. Tell CSM and give description

Do:

1. Tell CSM
2. Smell
3. Colour
4. Size
5. Description
6. Location

Don’t:

1. Touch or move it
2. Cut any wires, strings or similar
3. Open any sealed containers
4. Disconnect any wires or electrical connections