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09/26/2012

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Arm your door
Definition

 

the process of positioning a slide for emergency use. This is done just prior to any type of aircraft movement

Term
Barrier Strap
Definition
A strap located behind the last row of seats/in front of the tail cone door to hold back people until the exi can be opened in the event of an emerency.
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Base coordinator
Definition
Responsible for overall supervision and surveillance of the Flight Attendant group. In Las Vegas, reports to the Manager of InFlight. Outside Las Vegas reports to the Supervisor of InFlight.
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Bidding
Definition
Process by which a Flight Attendant's schedule is awarded.
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Block to Block
Definition
When the A/C moves from ramp blocks for the purpose of flight and ending when the A/C comes to a stop at the ramp at the termination of a flight
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Bulkhead
Definition
A structure component of the aircraft capable of sustaining a 9g impact
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Cabin
Definition
The interior of an aircraft where the customers are seated.
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Cabin Divider
Definition
Any material or structure that divides cabin areas
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Captain
Definition
Pilot in command who sits in the left seat of the fight deck
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Charter Flight
Definition
Airplane rented by a group for its own use. A charter flight may operate on or off the Allegiant system as long as the destination city has approved facilities.
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Check in time
Definition
The time the flight attendant is required to report for duty
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Check ride
Definition
A flight in which the crewmembers are being checked on for the performance of their duties.
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Configuration
Definition
Refers to the layout and seating arrangement of the aircraft
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Connect
Definition
A customer who must make a change of aircraft in order to reach a final destination.
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Crew Rest
Definition
The period from actual checkout to scheduled check-in
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Crew Services
Definition
The department responsible for assigning and keeping track of all flight crews
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Cross Check
Definition
Verify that the doors in your area of responsibility are armed and disarmed
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Deadhead
Definition
Transportation of a crewmember from one point to another to cover a trip or return to home base.
Term
Deplane
Definition
The term used to denote customers leaving the airplane
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Depressurization
Definition
An involuntary loss of cabin pressure
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Direct Flight
Definition
A flight which is non-stop. Customers fly diectly to their destination with-out stops or changing aircraft
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Disarm you door
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 gate
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Dispatch
Definition
Also known as SOC (System Operations Control) This department is charged with the responsibility of dispatching flights, determining the suitability of operational facilities and the safe operation of each flight 
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Domicile
Definition
Homebase. Flight crews will originate and terminate their scheduled trips from that city
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DOT
Definition
Department of transportation
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Egress
Definition
Path of exit
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Equipment
Definition
Type of aircraft
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ETA
Definition
Estimated time of arrival
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ETD
Definition
Estimated time of departure
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Evacuation
Definition
Procedure by which customers are deplaned in the quickest and most orderly manner for emergency purposes
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Evacuation slide
Definition
Inflatable slide mounted on the inside of the aircraft doors for the use of all people on board in an emergency
Term
F/A
Definition
flight attendant
Term
F/A jumpseat
Definition
Retractable seat in the cabin where the flight attendant sits for take-off and landing
Term
FAA
Definition
Federal Aviation Administration
Term
FARs
Definition
Federal Aviation Regulations
Term
Ferry flight
Definition
A flight set up to operate without revenue customers
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Flight deck
Definition
Pilots compartment containing all the controls to fly the aircraft
Term
First officer
Definition
Second in command to the captain, sits to the right of the pilot
Term
Flaps
Definition
Hinged or pivotal portions of the wing used for additional lift on take-off and for landing
Term
Floor level exit
Definition
All aircraft doors are floor level exits and are used as emergency exits
Term
Forward air stairs
Definition
Retractable set of stairs locatd on the front, captain side. Used to board or deplane passengers when a jet bridge is not used
Term
Fuselage
Definition
Body of aircraft
Term
FWD
Definition
Forward front of the aircraft toward the flight deck
Term
Girt bar
Definition
A metal bar attached to the escape slide used to arm/disarm the door
Term
ABP
Definition
Able bodied person
Term
A/C
Definition
aircraft
Term
AFT
Definition
Near towards or in rear section
Term
ATA
Definition
Actual time of arrival
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Aircraft left
Definition
left side of aircraft
Term
Aircraft number
Definition
ID number
Term
Altitude
Definition
Distance in teet above the ground at sea level
Term
Anticipated
Definition
Situation which is expected to happen
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APU
Definition
Auxillary Power Unit
Term
Galley
Definition
Designated area where beverages and meals are prepared
Term
Gate
Definition
Area  where customers wait before boarding
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Holding
Definition
Flight that is waiting
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HUB
Definition
Airport where a large percentage of an airlines flights connect
Term
Inbound
Definition
Aircraft, flight crew,or anyone else arriving at a station
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INOP
Definition
Inoperative
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Intermediate Stop
Definition
Scheduled stops between the origination of a flight and the termination at the flight station
Term
Jetway
Definition
Enclosed tunnel between the aircraft and the terminal gate area
Term
Jumpseat rider
Definition
A person other than a working crew member, who is qualified and authorized to ride on the jump seat
Term
Lap child
Definition
child under 2
Term
Lav
Definition
Restroom
Term

Layover

 

Definition

flight where the crew spends time on the ground

Term
Leading edge of the wing
Definition
Forward edge of the wing
Term
Misconnect
Definition

Customer who was inbound on a flight that was to connect them to another flight, but due to delays, arrived after his connecting flight departures

Term
No show
Definition

Customer that does not show up for flight.

Crew member who is more than 15 minutes late for check-in

Term
NR
Definition
Non-revenue customer
Term
Operations
Definition
Loading and working of a flight
Term
Originating station
Definition
City where flight begins
Term

Overhead bin

 

Definition
Compartment above customers seat
Term
Outbound
Definition
Leaving
Term
Outboard
Definition
Jumpseat closest to the outside fuselage
Term
PAX
Definition
passenger
Term
Per diem
Definition
Dollar amount paid for time away from base
Term

Placards

 

Definition
instruction signs
Term
Power back
Definition

Aircraft engines are operated in reverse to back away from the gate

Term
Pre-flight
Definition
Checking emergency equipment before departure
Term
PSU
Definition
Passenger service unit above customers head
Term
Push back
Definition
Piece of equipment moves the aircraft from the gate
Term
Ramp
Definition
Parking area for aircraft
Term
RON
Definition
Remain overnight
Term
Runway
Definition

Landing and take off area

Term
Secure
Definition
Fasten tie down or store
Term

Stand-by

 

Definition
Customer waiting to get on airplane after customers with reservations are boarded
Term
Stand up
Definition
Trip that remains at an outstation for less than 8 hours
Term
Stow
Definition
Placing articles in safe place
Term

Subservice

 

Definition
Another air carrier operates an Allegiant flight
Term
Taxi
Definition

Aircraft  operating under its own power on the ground

Term
Termination
Definition
Station where a flight makes its last stop
Term

Thru customer

 

Definition
Customer who is continuing thru an intermediate stop to further destination
Term
Trailing edge of the wing
Definition
Aft rear edge of the wings
Term

Trip sequence

 

Definition
A combination of two or more flights, with the same trip number, departing from and returning to the flight attendants domicile
Term
Turbulence
Definition
Irregular movement of the aircraft by changes in the atmospheric air currents
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Turn around
Definition
Trip that returns to a flight attendants home base  the same day
Term
Unanticipated
Definition
Situation thats not expected
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