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Pre Entrance Study Guide

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Actual Block to Block   The period of time beginning when and 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.  
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Aft   Refers to the rear portion of the aircraft  
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Aircraft   A device that is used or intended to be used for flight  
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Airspeed   Speed at which the aircraft is traveling through the air, it may be less or more than the relation to the ground.  
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Air Traffic Control (ATC)   A service operated by the appropriate authority to promote a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of aircraft  
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Altitude   The height of an aircraft above sea level usually expressed in feet  
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Auto Pilot   An electronic device used to maintain control of the aircraft when desired by the crew.  
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Bank   To Turn or tip the airplane either to the right or left in order to change direction of the aircraft.  
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Bid   A schedule built by the company, which may consist of trips, reserve days and days off.  
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Bulkhead   A wall that divides the cabin interior wholly or partially.  
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Calendar Day   A 24 -hour period starting at 0001 local time and ending at 2400 local time  
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Captain / PIC ( Pilot in Command)   A pilot who is in command of an aircraft and crew while on duty and is responsible for the manipulation of the flight controls of an aircraft  
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COMAT   Company material /company mail carried onboard the aircraft from city to city  
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Configuration   Seating arrangement onboard the aircraft  
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Connection   A required plane change to arrive at a destination  
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Crew Member   A person assigned to performa duty in an aircraft during flight time  
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Crew resource Management (CRM)   Effective utilization and communication with all resources to achieve safe, efficient flight operations  
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Crew Support   The group that assigns flight attendants to trips based upon need  
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CRJ 200   BOMBARDIER Canadair Regional Jet- 50 passengers 50 pax, one class cabin  
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CRJ 700   BOMBARDIER Canadair Regional Jet- 65 pax 9 1st class/ 65 economy seata  
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CRJ 700 (70 )   BOMBARDIER Canadiar Regional Jet- 70 pax on Class Cabin  
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CRJ 700 (UAX) Next gen   BOMARDIER Canadair Regional Jet 70 pax 6 -1st class and 64 economy seats  
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CRJ 900 (76)   BOMBARDIER Canadair Regional Jet  
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Customer Service Agent   An employee who is responsible for assisting customer, whether its a customer relations, frontline, gate, cargo, or ground operations.  
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Deadheading   Transportation of a crew member from one point to another in order to cover a trip or return to base  
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Direct Flight   Most direct flight making intermediate stops  
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Duty Time   Time beginning at the report for duty time and terminating at the release from duty time  
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Ferry Flight   A flight set up to move aircraft from one installation to another with our passengers  
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First Officer   A Pilot second in command whose duty is also to assist or relieve Captain/ PIC in the manipulation of the controls of an aircraft, including take off and landing.  
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Flight   Movement of an aircraft from its point of origin to its final destination  
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Flight Time   The actual time elapsed time from departure to arrival for the purpose of pay.  
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Flight Attendant   Individual qualified to perform safety duties and deliver customer service in an aircraft cabin  
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Forward (FWD)   Refers to the front portion of the aircraft  
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Ground Instructor   Flight Attendant who teaches training caused or performs IOE and line checks  
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Hangar   Building in which aircraft maintenance is performed and administrative offices and training are housed.  
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Head Wind   Wind Blowing directly against the course of an aircraft  
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InFlight Operations   Team assigned to hire, train and manage FA's and handle the in flight aspects of flight  
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Interline   Transportation segment of two or more airlines or commercial operators (2 flights on different carriers)  
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Intermediate Stop   A scheduled stop between the origination of a flight and termination of a flight  
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Jump Seat   Collapsible seat in the cabin or flight desk, for use by the flight attendant in the cabin and an observer in the flight deck  
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Lead Instructor   Conducts IOE training and administers Line Checks  
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Line Holder   A Flight Attendant whose schedule entitles him / her to hold a schedule built by the company ( set schedule)  
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Life Lines   Ropes used during water evacuations  
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Non-Stop Flight   Most Direct route making no stops between destinations  
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Observer   Check airmen, FAA inspectors, pilots and other individuals authorized to occupy the flight deck jumpsuit.  
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Operations   The company office at an airport concerned with the loading and working of a flight  
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Originating stations   The city from where a flight begins  
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Preflight Inspection   The set of procedures and checks that must be performed on the aircraft to ensure the aircraft  
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Ready Reserve   The time spent by a reserve crew member on stand-by status at an airport designated by the company  
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Reserve Line   A schedule built by the Company utilizing PBS indicating reserve availability periods, assignments and days off  
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Remain Overnight   The period of time during which FA is relieved from duty away from his/ her domicile for the purpose of legal rest.  
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Round trip   From point of origin, to a destination point and return point of origin  
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Tail Wind   Wind blowing in the same direction the airplane is traveling, thus increasing the ground speed  
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Taxi   To operate an aircraft under its own power on the ground, except when involved in takeoff and landing  
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Turn (local)   The aircraft or crew used to operate 2 or more flights, ongoing and one returning to the home base within the same day  
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Unaccompanied Minor (UM   A CHILD traveling alone  
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Vacation Time   The time spent away from work, usually used for rest, recreation or travel  
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User Time   The time spent away from work, usually used for illness  
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