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04/12/2011

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Term
Ad Hoc
Definition
an unscheduled charter
Term
Arm
Definition
arming the slide or arming the door is the process of positioning, or attaching , a slide to be ready for emergency use. This is done when all doors are closed and the jetway is pushed back from the aircraft, or air stairs are removed.
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ABP
Definition
Able Bodied Person, An APB is one who can assist in an emergency.
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Belly
Definition
The cargo and the baggage area beneath the passenger cabins
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Bidding
Definition
The process by which flight attendants select flight schedules or vacation time. All flight attendants submit their bids for the following month and the flight schedule lines are awarded in seniority order. Bidding before all flights also refers to a process used on all aircraft to determine who will work which position. this is also done in seniority order.
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Block to Block
Definition
When an aircraft parks at the termination of a flight, wooden or metal blocks are placed on each side of the wheels to keep the aircraft from rolling. These blocks are removed before the aircraft departs on another flight. Block to block time is that period of time beginning when an aircraft first moves from the ramp blocks for the purpose of the flight, and ending when the aircraft comes to a stop at the ramp at the next point of landing.
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Boarding
Definition
The process in which passengers enter the aircraft.
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Buffeting
Definition
Shuddering of the aircraft in flight caused by aerodynamic disturbances.
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Bulkhead
Definition
An interior aircraft wall running across from the aircraft to seperate one area from another.
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Cabin
Definition
The interior of an aircraft where the passengers are seated.
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Cabin Altitude
Definition
A mechanically simulated altitude maintained in the cain of the aircraft during flight.
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Captain
Definition
The person in command of the aircraft, crewmembers, and passengers on board. The captain is responsible for their safety and well being.
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Charter Flight
Definition
A revenue flight which may or may not be operated on a regular published schedule. Charter flights may be operated on, or off, our regular routes and contracted for carriages of a large group of passengers on freight to meet a party's special needs.
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Commercialing
Definition
Positioning a crew on a commercial flight
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Center Aisle
Definition
An aisle that runs the length of the aircraft between the rows of seats.
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City Code
Definition
The three letter city designation
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Concourse
Definition
A large hall way in an airport which leads to an area where aircraft are parked. Tentacle like walkways lead out in all directions from the main terminal
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Crew Call
Definition
A phone call to a flight attendant on the aircraft via a telephone like device initiated by a pilot or another flight attendant
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Crew Scheduling
Definition
Office personnel who are responsible for assigning and keeping track of all flight crews and which flights they will staff.
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Deadheading
Definition
Positioning a crewmember either by commercial, ferry or live flight. Deadheading can be either on a OAII or other airlines aircraft.
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Decompression
Definition
An aircrafts inability to maintain a designated cabin altitude
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Deplane
Definition
the procedure in which passengers leave the aircraft
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Demo Equipment
Definition
samples of passenger emergency equipment {ie life vest seat belt, etc} used for safety demonstration purposes.
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Deploy
Definition
the process in which and emergency slide is extended out of its container and postionioned to be inflated.
Term
Ditching
Definition
Landing an aircraft on water
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Disarm
Definition
The process of detaching or repositioning the slide to its original normal non emergency state. This is done once the aircraft is parked at the cate.
Term
Doghouse
Definition
A totally enclosed storage area normally found behind the last fow of seats in a cabin.
Term
Domestic
Definition
Flying within the lower 48 states. Does not include alaska or hawaii
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Duty time
Definition
Time computed from when you report to work until the tie you are released from work, not necessarily the flight times. Flight attendants are paid for this time and are responsible to the company.
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ETA
Definition
Estimated time of arrival. The time at which a flight is expected to depart from a particular station
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ETD
Definition
Estimated time of Departure. the time at which a flight is expected to depart from a particular station.
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Evacuation
Definition
The procedure by which passengers are deplaned in the quickest and most orderly manner for emergency purposes.
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FAA
Definition
Federal Aviation Administration. The government agency that deals with airline and aircraft safety and emergency procedures.
Term
FAR
Definition
Federal Aviation Regulation
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Ferry Flight
Definition
A positioning flight that carries only crew; no passengers
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F/O
Definition
First Officer; The first officer is the pilot who is second in command on a flight. His/her duties are to assist or relieve the captain.
Term
Flaps
Definition
Hinged or pivotal portion of the wing used for additional lift, take off and landing. The flaps are retractable into the wing when the aircraft is in flight.
Term
Flight attendant.
Definition
An airline employee whose work includes providing safe and service to passengers aboard an aircraft.
Term
Flight attendant control panels
Definition
Units located at flight attendant jumpseats containing various switches, pilot call button, flight attendant call button, reset button and microphone/telephone instruments.
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F/E
Definition
Flight Engineer. the pilot who is third in command. He/she is responsible for the mechanical and electrical airworthiness of the aircraft.
Term
Flight deck
Definition
Area of an aircraft from which the flight crew flies the aircraft. The flight deck is restricted to authorized crewmembers or FAA personnel during flight. Passengers are not allowed within this area. The door to the flight deck is kept locked at all times.
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Flight Time
Definition
The time it takes to go from one place to another by air.
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FWD
Definition
Forward; any location in front or toward the front of the aircraft.
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Fuselage
Definition
The main body of the aircraft.
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Galley
Definition
Aircraft kitchen area
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Gate
Definition
A holding area where passengers wait prior to boarding the aircraft.
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Gross Weight.
Definition
The total weight of an aircraft including fuel, passengers, cargo, and equipment.
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GMT
Definition
Greenwich Mean Time
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GSC
Definition
Ground Security Coordinator; The person responsible for monitoring all security aspects before flight departure from a station.
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Ground Speed
Definition
The time required for the aircraft to cover specified distances across the earth's surface (usually expressed in nautical or statute miles per hour)
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Ground time
Definition
The period of time an aircraft and/or its crew spend on the ground between flights
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Hangar
Definition
A building where aircraft are sheltered and mechanics work
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Head count
Definition
The number of ticketed passengers onboard an aircraft determined by visual count. The head count is given to gate agents at all stations prior to departure.
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Head winds
Definition
Winds opposing the process of the aicraft through the air.
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Holding
Definition
A flight that is waiting to land, to take off, or for a gate to become available in order to park.
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Inboard
Definition
Nearest the center of the aircraft.
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Inbound
Definition
The aircraft, crew, freight, and anyone or anything arriving at an airport or coming in from a flight.
Term
In flight Operations
Definition
An office set up to serve flight attendant needs.
Term
In flight service report
Definition
Form used by the Lead Flight Attendant to have crew sign for/be assigned to positions for a flight.
Term
Intermediate Stop
Definition
A stop at a city or cities between originating and terminating points of a flight.
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IFR
Definition
Instrument Flight Rules. The rules governing the navigation of an aircraft when the pilot is unable to observe location and surrounds. When operating IFR, the aircraft is flying on instruments, meaning that the direction of the flight, altitude, and attitude of the aircraft is maintained by observing the flight instruments in the flight deck instead of visual observations of the ground, horizon, sky, etc. All jet flights are operated IFR, regardless of weather.
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ILS
Definition
Instrument Landing systems. Electronic Equipment installed in the aircraft and on the ground that allows the aircraft to descend through overcast skies for landing. Instrments in the flight deck allow the pilot to align the aircraft with the runway, even though the runway may not be seen. If the pilot cannot see the runway descending to the lowest safe altitude, the landing is not completed. the aircraft would then proceed to an alternate airport or hold for weather improvement.
Term
Interphone
Definition
A phone on the aircraft that is used for communcation between crewmembers
Term
International Flights
Definition
All flights operated to, from, or outside the USA
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I.O.E
Definition
Initial Operating Experience. A flight attendants first flight after classroom training. A FAA requirement (at least 5 hours in legnth) that tests onboard competency.
Term
Jetway
Definition
Enclosed tunnel like passageway between the aircraft and the terminal gate area, which is power driven and controlled by an agent.
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Jumpseat
Definition
Seat located in the cabin of the aircraft and used only by flight attendants for takeoffs and landings.
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Lav
Definition
Lavatory. Restroom on an aircraft.
Term
Layover
Definition
A period of rest time spent at a station other that the base station following the termination of a flight.
Term
LCOB
Definition
Lead's Catering and Operations Brief. A briefing that explains all aspects and requirements of service onboard an aircraft for a flight or series of flights.
Term
Lead Flight Attendant.
Definition
The flight attendant responsible to coordinate, lead, and direct the activities of the other flight attendants
Term
Leading edge (of the wing)
Definition
The forward edge of the wings
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Leg (of a flight)
Definition
The inflight segment between stops.
Term
Liquor Kit
Definition
Container stocked with liquor for passenger service.
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Minimum Crew
Definition
The smallest number of crew members required on each aircraft by the FAA
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Non Revenue Passenger
Definition
Passengers who have not paid for their tickets (usually airline personnel). Any person traveling on a pass is subject to space availability. Flight attendants should be able to locate non revs onboard in case of lack of space and/or meal shortages.
Term
OAI
Definition
Omni Air International
Term
Operations.
Definition
The office which serves as a combination of crew scheduling, cabin service, flight information, including weather data, etc.
Term
Originating.
Definition
The station where an aircraft begins and is assigned a new flight number. A crew originates at the station where they started their assignment for the day.
Term
Outboard
Definition
Away from the fuselage, toward the wing tip.
Term
Outbound
Definition
Anyone or anything leaving a station going out on a flight.
Term
Overhead Bin
Definition
An enclosed area directly over a passengers seat that can be used for carry on storage.
Term
PAX
Definition
Passenger
Term
P.A.
Definition
Public Address. Information given to pssengers onboard the aircraft.
Term
PCU
Definition
Passenger Control Unit. Control in the armrest containing a F/A Call button, controls for lights and audio, and reading light.
Term
Per Diem
Definition
A meal expense. Paid from the time a crewmember leaves his/her base until he/she returns to base. plus 30 minutes.
Term
Planned Emergency.
Definition
A situation expected to happen (ie an anticipated emergency landing) an amergency landing in which an emergency is expected to occur upon landing and is known prior to that.
Term
Pre boarding
Definition
The act of boarding passengers that need to be boarded before other passengers (ie, passengers with disabilities, families with small children, etc)
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Pre-departure
Definition
The time bfore the aircraft leaves the gate.
Term
Probation
Definition
The 12 month period of evaluation by the company immediately after employment.
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Pushback
Definition
Backward movement of an aircraft when it is leaving the gate.
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Ramp
Definition
The area in front of the terminal where the aircraft is parked.
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Ramp Agent
Definition
A person working the grounds operations.
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Reserve
Definition
The status of a flight attendant who does not have an assigned schedule. A flight attendant on reserve may be used to work a trip when someone is sick, on vacation, or late for his/her assigned flight.
Term
Revenue (ticket or passengers)
Definition
Tickets that are paid for, or people who pay for airline tickets.
Term
Safety Information Card
Definition
Cards located in each passenger seat explaining the location and operation of emergency equipment on the aircraft.
Term
Scheduled Charter
Definition
A charter flown on a regular basis, ie daily, weekly, biweekly
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Segment
Definition
Stop or stops made during flight.
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Seniority system
Definition
The system used invlovling all omni flight attendants to determine their priority within the ranks of flight attendants.
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Stand by
Definition
Someone who must wait until last to board the aircraft. They do not have a confirmed reservation and must wait for an available seat.
Term
Stacking
Definition
Maintaining an altitude speration (usually 1,000 feet) between aircaft in the vicinity of an airport, waiting to land.
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Station
Definition
An airport.
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Stow
Definition
To put articles in a safe place for takeoff and landing.
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Tailwinds
Definition
Winds that aid the progress of an aircraft through the air
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Taxiing
Definition
When the aircraft is moving into position for takeoff or moving toward the gate after landing.
Term
Terminal
Definition
Airport
Term
trip report
Definition
A written account of any significant incidents occuring during flight. The report is submitted to inflight services.
Term
Trailing edge (of the wing)
Definition
the aft edge of the wing
Term
TSU
Definition
Tray service Unit. a tray containing all side dishes of the passenger meal. The entree is added to the tsu prior to serving.
Term
Turbulence
Definition
Variations in air movements causing the aircraft to move up, down, or sideways in short, jerky motions caused by weather and air currents.
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Unplanned Emergency
Definition
A situation that is not expected to happen (ie an unanticipated emergency landing is one that happens without warning.)
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Wide bodied Aircraft
Definition
An aircraft with two aisles.
Term
Zulu time
Definition

Greenwich Mean Time, which standardizes the world times.

 

Example: 0800 in Atlanta is 1300 Zulu (actual time in Greenwich, England, UK)

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