Definitions

Question 1

Actual Block to Block

Answer 1

The period of time beginning when an aircraft first moves under its own power from the ramp blocks and ending when the aircraft comes to rest at the ramp blocks at any station or other point of termination

Question 2

AFT

Answer 2

Refers to the rear portion of the aircraft.

Question 3

Aircraft

Answer 3

A device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air.

Question 4

Airspeed

Answer 4

Speed at which the aircraft is traveling through the air; it may be less or more than the relation to the ground.

Question 5

Air Traffic Control (ATC)

Answer 5

A service operated by the appropriate authority to promote a safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of aircraft.

Question 6

Altitude

Answer 6

The height of an aircraft above sea level usually expressed in feet.

Question 7

Bulkhead

Answer 7

A wall that divides the cabin interior wholly or partially.

Question 8

Calendar Day

Answer 8

A 24-hour period starting at 0001 local time and ending at 2400 local time.

Question 9

Captain/PIC

Answer 9

A pilot who is in command of an aircraft and crew while on duty and is ultimately responsible for the manipulation of the flight controls of the aircraft.

Question 10

COMAT

Answer 10

Company material/company mail carried on the aircraft (in the cargo compartment) from city to city.

Question 11

Configuration

Answer 11

Seating arrangement onboard the aircraft.

Question 12

Connection

Answer 12

A required plane change to arrive at a destination.

Question 13

Crewmember

Answer 13

A person assigned to perform a duty in an aircraft during flight time.

Question 14

Crew Resource Management

Answer 14

Effective utilization and communication with all resources to achieve safe, efficient flight operations.

Question 15

Crew Support

Answer 15

The group that assigns flight attendants to trips based upon need.

Question 16

CRJ 200

Answer 16

Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet – 50 passengers

Question 17

CRJ 700 (69 PAX)

Answer 17

Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet – 69 passengers

Question 18

CRJ 700 (70 PAX-AE)

Answer 18

Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet – 70 passengers

Question 19

CRJ 700 (70 PAX- UAX)

Answer 19

Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet – 70 passengers

Question 20

CRJ 900 (76 PAX)

Answer 20

Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet – 76 passengers

Question 21

Customer Service Agent (CSA)

Answer 21

An employee who has the responsibility for assisting customers, whether it’s a customer relations, frontline, gate, cargo, or ground operations employee. Flight attendants interact with customer service representatives in boarding and deplaning passengers.

Question 22

Deadheading

Answer 22

Transportation of a crewmember from one point to another in order to cover a trip or return to base.

Question 23

Direct Flight

Answer 23

Most direct flight making intermediate stops.

Question 24

Domicile

Answer 24

The city designated by the company where flight attendants are based.

Question 25

Duty Time

Answer 25

The time beginning at the report for duty time and terminating at the release from duty time.

Question 26

ERJ 175

Answer 26

Embraer Regional Jet – 76 passengers

Question 27

Ferry Flight

Answer 27

A flight set up to move aircraft from one station to another without passengers.

Question 28

First Officer

Answer 28

A pilot second-in-command whose duty is also to assist or relieve the Captain/PIC in the manipulation of the controls of an aircraft, including takeoff and landing.

Question 29

Flight

Answer 29

Movement of an airplane from its point of origin to its final destination.

Question 30

Flight Attendant (FA)

Answer 30

Individual qualified to perform safety duties and deliver customer service in the aircraft cabin.

Question 31

Flight Time

Answer 31

The actual elapsed time from departure to arrival for purposes of pay.

Question 32

Forward (FWD)

Answer 32

Refers to the front portion of the aircraft.

Question 33

Ground Instructor

Answer 33

Flight attendant who teaches training courses or performs IOE and line checks.

Question 34

Hangar

Answer 34

Building in which aircraft maintenance is performed and administrative offices and training are housed.

Question 35

Head Wind

Answer 35

Wind blowing directly against the course of an aircraft.

Question 36

InFlight Operations

Answer 36

The team assigned to hire, train and manage flight attendants and handle the in flight aspects of each flight.

Question 37

Jumpseat

Answer 37

Collapsible seat in the cabin or flight deck, for use by the flight attendant in the cabin and an observer in the flight deck.

Question 38

Lead Instructor

Answer 38

Conducts IOE training and administers line checks.

Question 39

Leg

Answer 39

That portion of the flight between two cities.

Question 40

Line Holder

Answer 40

A flight attendant whose schedule entitles him/her to hold a schedule built by the company.

Question 41

Life Lines

Answer 41

Ropes used during water evacuations.

Question 42

Non-Stop Flight

Answer 42

Most direct route making no stops.

Question 43

Observer

Answer 43

Check airmen, FAA inspectors, pilots and other individuals authorized to occupy the flight deck jumpseat.

Question 44

Operations

Answer 44

The company office at an airport concerned with the loading and working of a flight.

Question 45

Preflight Inspection

Answer 45

The set of procedures and checks that must be performed on the aircraft to ensure the aircraft is airworthy.

Question 46

Ready Reserve

Answer 46

The time spent by a reserve crewmember on stand-by status at an airport designated by the Company.

Question 47

Reserve Status

Answer 47

The 12 hour block of time as indicated on the schedule that a reserve line holder must be available to work.

Question 48

Reserve Line

Answer 48

A schedule built by the Company utilizing PBS indicating reserve availability periods, assignments, and days off.

Question 49

Remain Overnight (RON) – for flight attendant

Answer 49

The period of time during which a flight attendant is relieved from duty away from his/her domicile for the purpose of legal rest.

Question 50

Remain Overnight (RON) – for aircraft

Answer 50

When an aircraft is scheduled to remain overnight at a station.

Question 51

Round Trip

Answer 51

From point of origin, to a destination point and return to point of origin.

Question 52

Tail Wind

Answer 52

Wind blowing in the same direction the airplane is traveling, thus increasing the ground speed.

Question 53

Taxi

Answer 53

To operate an aircraft under its own power on the ground, except when involved in takeoff and landing.

Question 54

Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR)

Answer 54

A child traveling alone.