Terminology And Acronyms

Question 1

ACARS

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

ADIT

Answer 2

Alien Documentation Identification and Telecommunications System (this usually appears in the form of a stamp in a passport travel document).

Question 3

AFT

Answer 3

Refers to the rear of something, generally used to describe the rear of the aircraft- for example, the aft cabin jump seat

Question 4

Aisle

Answer 4

Walkway through the center of the A/C

Question 5

Aircraft/Vessel Report (1-92 Form)-

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

AOA

Answer 6

The abbreviation for Airport Operations Area

Question 7

AOSSP

Answer 7

Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program- The national standard program for aviation security set by the FAA

Question 8

APIS

Answer 8

Advance Passenger Information System- APIS enhances border security by providing officers with pre-arrival and departure manifest data on all passengers and crew members

Question 9

APHIS

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

APM

Answer 10

The abbreviation for Apprived programs manual

Question 11

APU

Answer 11

The abbreviation for Auxiliary Power Unit

Question 12

AQQ- APIS Quick Query

Answer 12

Is the communication and passenger clearance process between the air carrier and the DHS during ACS check in and issuance of boarding pass

Question 13

ATC

Answer 13

Air traffic control

Question 14

AWB (Airway Bill)-

Answer 14

these forms are used when aircraft parts are shipped as COMAT

Question 15

B6

Answer 15

The abbreviation for JetBlue airways

Question 16

Baggage Cart

Answer 16

Equipment used to store and transport baggage from the time the bag reaches the bag room

Question 17

Baggage Tag

Answer 17

Means of identifying the routing of a bag to a destination or connecting point

Question 18

Baggage Tug

Answer 18

Motorized vehicle that pulls baggage carts (maximum of four, airport regulations may be more restrictive)

Question 19

Bags in Bond

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

Belt Loader

Answer 20

Motorized vehicle with a moving belt that assists in the loading and unloading of bags onto the A/C

Question 21

Bill of Landing

Answer 21

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)

Question 22

Block Time

Answer 22

The arrival time for an aircraft; the time when the brake is set.

Question 23

Blue Turn

Answer 23

The process of receiving an aircraft, cleaning and preparing it for its next flight, boarding and departure.

Question 24

BPPR (boarding pass printing result)

Answer 24

A customers status for boarding pass issuance and boarding pass approval.

Question 25

BSO

Answer 25

The abbreviation for baggage service office

Question 26

BSS/CTX/L

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Bulkhead

Answer 27

Wall used to separate cabins and separate galleys and lavatories from Customers; or the row of seats immediately behind it. (Row 1 on JetBlue)

Question 28

Business Partner

Answer 28

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.

Question 29

CA

Answer 29

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)

Question 30

Cabin

Answer 30

The aircraft interior where customers sit, over-head baggage is stores and galleys and lavatories are located.

Question 31

Cargo compartment

Answer 31

Space provided in the lower part of the aircraft for checked baggage and cargo

Question 32

CASM

Answer 32

Cost per available seat mile

Question 33

CASS

Answer 33

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.

Question 34

Carry on Baggage

Answer 34

Any article, within acceptable size limitations, which is carried on and off the aircraft by the Customer.

Question 35

CBP

Answer 35

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.

Question 36

CFR

Answer 36

The abbreviatio for code of Federal Regulations

Question 37

Chocks

Answer 37

A block used to stabilize the wheels and prevent any movement of the aircraft or ground service equipment (GSE) when parked.

Question 38

COC

Answer 38

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.

Question 39

A/C

Answer 39

The abbreviation for the word aircraft