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Airline Terminology
Abbreviations and acronyms used in the airline industry
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10/27/2007

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Term
A/C
Definition
The abbreviation for the word aircraft.[image]
Term
ACARS
Definition
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.
Term
AFT
Definition

Rear (back) of the aircraft.  Anything located from the wings to the tail of the aircraft.

Memory tip - AFTer (the wings) 

Term
Aisle
Definition
Walkway through the center of the A/C
Term
AOA
Definition
Airport Operations Area
Term
AOG
Definition
Abbreviation for Aircraft on Ground; the status of an aircraft that is considered out of service or in delay greater than two hours.
Term
AOSSP
Definition
Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program - The national standard program for aviation security set by the FAA
Term
APM
Definition
Approved Programs Manual
Term
APU
Definition
Auxiliary Power Unit
Term
ATC
Definition
Air Traffic Control
Term
Baggage Cart
Definition
Compartment that is used to store and transport baggage from the time the bag reaches the bagroom until departure.
Term
Baggage Make-Up Area (Bagroom)
Definition
Airport location where bags are sent for Ground Operations to sort, load, and store bags prior to departure.
Term
Baggage Tag
Definition
Means of identifying the routing of a bag to a destination or connecting point
Term
Baggage Tug
Definition
Motorized vehicle that pulls baggage carts (maximum of four for JetBlue)
Term
Belt Loader
Definition
Motorized vehicle with a moving belt that assists in the loading and unloading of bags onto the A/C
Term
Bid
Definition
The process of submitting your selection of a shift for a schedule period
Term
Bin Webbing (Cargo Net)
Definition
All aircraft with loose load compartments are equipped with bin webbing to prevent damage to cargo and compartment doors during the flight.  This webbing should be placed in a set-up position for all departing flights.
Term
BSO
Definition
Baggage Service Office
Term
BSS / CTX / L-3
Definition
Baggage Screening Systems.  They screen bags for explosive devices.  Can be used for checked baggage or carry on baggage.  TSA is responsible for using these systems.
Term
Buffer Zone
Definition
A space in the gate area outlined for the aircraft to park.
Term
Bulkhead
Definition
Wall on aircraft used to seperate cabins and seperate galleys and lavatories from Customers.
Term
CA
Definition
Abbreviation for Captain
Term
Cabin
Definition
The A/C interior where Customers sit, overhead baggage is stored and galleys and lavatories are located.
Term
Cargo Compartment
Definition
Space in the lower part of the aircraft for checked baggage and cargo.
Term
Carry-on Baggage
Definition
Any article, withing acceptable size limitations, which is carried on and off the A/C by the customer.
Term
CFR
Definition
Code of Federal Regulations
Term
Chocks
Definition
A block of wood or rubber to stabilize the wheels and prevent any movement of the aircraft or GSE when parked.
Term
COMAT
Definition
Company Material
Term
Crew Base
Definition
An operational city withing the JetBlue network, assigned to Flight and Inflight Crewmembers as a point of origin and termination for all trips.
Term
DOT
Definition
Department of Transportation.  The U.S. Agency responsible for all forms of transportation.  The FAA is part of the DOT.
Term
EDS
Definition
Explosive Detection System
Term
ETA
Definition
Estimated Time of Arrival
Term
ETD
Definition
Estimated Time of Departure
Term
F/A
Definition
Flight Attendant
Term
FAA
Definition
Federal Aviation Administration
Term
FAM
Definition
Federal Air Marshall.  A covert armed government agent that flies to ensure the security of the flight.
Term
FAR
Definition
Federal Aviation Regulation, issued by the FAA.
Term
FCR
Definition
Flight Clarification Report; report completed when a delay is taken on a flight.
Term
FIDS
Definition
Flight Information Display Screen.  Used to display ETA and ETD.
Term
FO
Definition
First Officer
Term
FOD
Definition
Foreign Object Debris; any object that may present a hazard or may cause damage to an aircraft or Crewmwmber on the AOA.
Term
Fuselage
Definition
The body of the A/C
Term
FWD
Definition
Front of the A/C; Anything located from the wings to the nose of the A/C
Term
Galley
Definition
Kitchen or location on aircraft to stow snacks and catering supplies.
Term
GPU
Definition
Ground Power Unit.  It is GSE used to give power to the aircraft when using the APU is not desireable or possible.
Term
GSE
Definition
Ground Service Equipment.  All equipment (motorized and non-motorized) used to service the A/C
Term
HR
Definition
Human Remains
Term
IFE
Definition
In-flight Entertainment
Term
JBDOCS
Definition
JetBlue Documents; used to maintain all JetBlue Airways manuals and supporting documentation.  Can be found on the JetBlue network.
Term
JetBridge
Definition
Mobile walkway that connects the terminal to the A/C.  Customers board and deplane through the JetBridge when one is available.
Term
Jump Seat
Definition
A small, fold-down seat on the aircraft available for Crewmembers to use.
Term
Lavatory Service Truck
Definition

GSE used to service the A/C lavatory.

 

MUST BE KEPT AT LEAST 50 FEET FROM THE POTABLE WATER TRUCK 

Term
LEO
Definition

Law Enforcement Officer

 

(Only because they don't like PIG - Person in Government) haha 

Term
Load Factor
Definition
The percentage of seats filled with Customers on a flight.
Term
Misconnection
Definition
Enroute connecting Customer/baggage who does not board a flight in which they were designated because of a delayed arrival of the incoming flight.
Term
MX
Definition

Maintenance.

 

Maintenance workers have MX on their ID. 

Term
Pass Riders
Definition
JetBlue Crewmembers or other airline employees or eligible dependants traveling on a company pass
Term
PAX
Definition

Abbreviation for passengers.  JetBlue uses the word Customers. 

Term
PCA
Definition
Pre-Conditioned Air; heat or air conditioning provided to the aircraft by GSE
Term
PIC
Definition
Pilot in Command
Term
PPE
Definition
Personal Protective Equipment; ear plugs, ear muffs, safety toe boots, knee pads etc. used to protect Crewmembers from the hazards of the operation.
Term
Push Back Tug
Definition
Motorized vehicle used to push the aircraft onto the taxi way or into a position where the aircraft can taxi to the taxiway.
Term
Push-Back
Definition
The action of pushing an aircraft backward from the gate.  Done with a push back tug.
Term
Rising and Settling
Definition
When the A/C moves up (rises) and/or lowers (settles) due to the weight of the customers, baggage, and fuel being loaded and/or unloaded.  The aircraft rises during deplaning and settles during enplaning.
Term
RON
Definition
Remain Overnight
Term
Runway
Definition
A strip of concrete on which the aircrafts land and take off in the AOA
Term
SCR
Definition
Safety Concern Report.  Filled out whenever there is a safety concern about operations.
Term
SOM
Definition
Station Operations Manual.  A reference guide for Customer Service Procedures located in JBDOCS.
Term
Taxi
Definition
The period in which the aircraft begins to move forward on its own power.
Term
Taxiway
Definition
The ramp/tarmac area.  Used by all A/C when moving to the runway or ramp area.
Term
Tow Bar
Definition
GSE used to connect the Pushback Tug to the A/C in order to push or tow the A/C
Term
TSA
Definition
Transportation Security Administration.  A U.S. Government agency responsible for security relating to civil aviation, maritime, and all other modes of transportation.
Term
UMNR
Definition
Unaccompanied Minor
Term
Water Service Truck
Definition

GSE used to service the potable water on the aircraft.

 

MUST REMAIN AT LEAST 50 FEET FROM THE LAVATORY SERVICE TRUCK. 

Term
Wing Walker
Definition
A Ground Operations Crewmember who walks beside the aircraft to watch for traffic and to protect the wing.  Keeps their eyes on Marshaller or Pushback driver for any communication that is needed.
Term
WX
Definition
Abbreviation for Weather
Term
RIDS
Definition
Ramp Information Display Screen
Term
RDS
Definition
Rapid Deployment System
Term
HAZMAT
Definition
Hazardous Material.  Can refer to anything hazardous, like blood or other bodily fluids, SHARPS (needles and pointy things), spilled fuel, and spillage from the Lavatory Service Truck.
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