Terms Relating to the Aircraft

Question 1

Aft

Answer 1

The rear of the aircraft; as a direction, toward the tail of the plane

Question 2

Aircraft Left

Answer 2

The left side of the aircraft if you are facing forward toward the flight deck

Question 3

Aircraft Right

Answer 3

The right side of the aircraft if you are facing forward toward the flight deck

Question 4

Boarding

Answer 4

When someone is allowed onto the aircraft; also know as enplaning

Question 5

Bulkhead

Answer 5

Any dividing partition in the cabin of an aircraft

Question 6

Deplaning

Answer 6

Leaving the aircraft

Question 7

Flight Deck

Answer 7

The area of the aircraft where the pilots sit and the aircraft is controlled

Question 8

Forward

Answer 8

The front portion of the aircraft; as a direction, toward the flight deck

Question 9

Fuselage

Answer 9

The body of the airplane, hold all the pieces together

Question 10

Gally

Answer 10

The “Kitchen” area of the aircraft where service items/supplies are stowed/prepared

Question 11

Jumpseat

Answer 11

A retractable seat that flight attendant sit in for taxi, takeoff, and landing

Question 12

Lavatory

Answer 12

Restroom on the Aircraft

Question 13

Pressurization

Answer 13

When an aircraft is pressurized as close to sea level as possible

Question 14

Situational Awareness

Answer 14

The behavior of a crewmember who is constantly considering their surroundings throughout a flight