Terminology And Acronyms Flashcards
ACARS
Airborne Communications Addressing and Reporting System- an automated system which allows system Ops to communicate with an aircraft; reporting arrival and departure times, triggered by set and release of aircraft parking brake.
ADIT
Alien Documentation Identification and Telecommunications System (this usually appears in the form of a stamp in a passport travel document).
AFT
Refers to the rear of something, generally used to describe the rear of the aircraft- for example, the aft cabin jump seat
Aisle
Walkway through the center of the A/C
Aircraft/Vessel Report (1-92 Form)-
an international document form that is submitted to CBP upon arrival of the aircraft, advising CBP of foreign aliens, the Crew and Customers who traveled to and from the international port.
AOA
The abbreviation for Airport Operations Area
AOSSP
Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program- The national standard program for aviation security set by the FAA
APIS
Advance Passenger Information System- APIS enhances border security by providing officers with pre-arrival and departure manifest data on all passengers and crew members
APHIS
Animal planet and health inspection services- is an agency of the United States department of agriculture (U.S.D.A) responsible for protecting animal health, animal welfare, and plant health. APHIS is the lead agency for collaboration with other agencies to protect U.S agriculture from the invasive pests and diseases.
APM
The abbreviation for Apprived programs manual
APU
The abbreviation for Auxiliary Power Unit
AQQ- APIS Quick Query
Is the communication and passenger clearance process between the air carrier and the DHS during ACS check in and issuance of boarding pass
ATC
Air traffic control
AWB (Airway Bill)-
these forms are used when aircraft parts are shipped as COMAT
B6
The abbreviation for JetBlue airways
Baggage Cart
Equipment used to store and transport baggage from the time the bag reaches the bag room
Baggage Tag
Means of identifying the routing of a bag to a destination or connecting point
Baggage Tug
Motorized vehicle that pulls baggage carts (maximum of four, airport regulations may be more restrictive)
Bags in Bond
Bags held by U.S. Customs and border protection because a duty tax must be paid on items purchases outside the U.S. Before bags can be released to the customer.
Belt Loader
Motorized vehicle with a moving belt that assists in the loading and unloading of bags onto the A/C
Bill of Landing
A negotiable instrument that allows the carrier to transport a merchandise shipment from a shipper to a consignee (landing is the act of loading cargo shipments on board a vessel for transportation to the United States)
Block Time
The arrival time for an aircraft; the time when the brake is set.
Blue Turn
The process of receiving an aircraft, cleaning and preparing it for its next flight, boarding and departure.
BPPR (boarding pass printing result)
A customers status for boarding pass issuance and boarding pass approval.
BSO
The abbreviation for baggage service office
BSS/CTX/L
3 baggage screening systems; screens bags for explosive devices, this could be checked and/or carry-on baggage. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is in charge of using these systems
Bulkhead
Wall used to separate cabins and separate galleys and lavatories from Customers; or the row of seats immediately behind it. (Row 1 on JetBlue)
Business Partner
A business partner is a company or individual with whom JetBlue has a business arrangement for goods or services. For example, in several of our BlueCities, ground or airport operations services are provided by Business partners on behalf of JetBlue. The people providing these services work for the Business Partner company, but they perform tasks that, in other cities, are provided by JetBlue crew-members. Business partners also include concessionaires in T-5, Curbside, or Skycap services, wheelchair attendants and contract maintenance companies,among others.
CA
The abbreviation for Captain; a flight crew member who has met the qualification standards and completed the necessary training to perform the duties of the pilot in command (PIC)
Cabin
The aircraft interior where customers sit, over-head baggage is stores and galleys and lavatories are located.
Cargo compartment
Space provided in the lower part of the aircraft for checked baggage and cargo
CASM
Cost per available seat mile
CASS
The abbreviation for cockpit access security system. This is a system used to verify the pilots who have passed the necessary background and security checks and therefore cleared to ride in a cockpit jumpstart of another airline, provided they receive permission from the PIC and are CASS approved.
Carry on Baggage
Any article, within acceptable size limitations, which is carried on and off the aircraft by the Customer.
CBP
U.S customs and border protection, CBP is within the Department of Homeland Security m (DHS) and is responsible for keeping Americas borders safe and secure. CBP is one of the DHS’s largest and most complex units. U.S. CBP has the responsibility for securing and facilitating US trade and travel while enforcing hundreds of US regulations including immigration and drug laws.
CFR
The abbreviatio for code of Federal Regulations
Chocks
A block used to stabilize the wheels and prevent any movement of the aircraft or ground service equipment (GSE) when parked.
COC
The abbreviation for contract of carriage. The contract of carriage are the terms and conditions that a customer agrees to when they purchase a ticket. It is the published rules under which we operate and details our responsibility to customers including our liability for baggage, boarding, baggage acceptance, etc.
A/C
The abbreviation for the word aircraft
