American Airlines Flight Attendant
Training
AFT - answer Rear (back) of Aircraft
APU - answer Auxiliary Power Unit- Provides ground power to aircraft when engines are
not running. Mainly used when aircraft is parked at the gate.
Arm, Arming (arm or arming the exit) - answer “Arming" or "to arm" is the process of
attaching the evacuation slide to the A/C floor at departure. When the door is opened in
the ARMED mod, the slide opens and inflates.
Concierge Key - answer The Concierge Key Program is an exclusive program that
American Airlines has for its very top customers. It is by invitation only.
Compliance Check - answer Flight Attendant verification that customers are adhering to
safety regulations, i.e., seatbelts fastened, luggage stowed, seatbacks forward, etc....
Deadhead, Deadheaded, and deadheading - answer A crewmember traveling on
company business as a passenger and occupies a passenger seat (usually). A
deadheaded is not part of the working crew. Deadheading includes being positioned to
work a flight from another city or going back home after working a previous flight.
Disarm, Disarming and disarmed - answer The process of releasing the evacuation
slide from the A/C floor brackets upon arrival. When the exit is in the disarmed mode,
the escape slide will not deploy automatically when the door is opened.
Doghouse - answer An enclosed storage area onboard the aircraft that is often used to
store supplies and emergency equipment
Door Handle - answerA large door-mounted handle that is used to open or close a door
from the inside of the aircraft
Exit Row Seating - answerSeats in which a customer can go directly to an exit without
entering an aisle
Federal Aviation - answerA U.S. Government that sets standards for aircraft and
people.
Administration (FAA) - answerWorking in the Aviation field and monitors the
performance of air carriers.
Training
AFT - answer Rear (back) of Aircraft
APU - answer Auxiliary Power Unit- Provides ground power to aircraft when engines are
not running. Mainly used when aircraft is parked at the gate.
Arm, Arming (arm or arming the exit) - answer “Arming" or "to arm" is the process of
attaching the evacuation slide to the A/C floor at departure. When the door is opened in
the ARMED mod, the slide opens and inflates.
Concierge Key - answer The Concierge Key Program is an exclusive program that
American Airlines has for its very top customers. It is by invitation only.
Compliance Check - answer Flight Attendant verification that customers are adhering to
safety regulations, i.e., seatbelts fastened, luggage stowed, seatbacks forward, etc....
Deadhead, Deadheaded, and deadheading - answer A crewmember traveling on
company business as a passenger and occupies a passenger seat (usually). A
deadheaded is not part of the working crew. Deadheading includes being positioned to
work a flight from another city or going back home after working a previous flight.
Disarm, Disarming and disarmed - answer The process of releasing the evacuation
slide from the A/C floor brackets upon arrival. When the exit is in the disarmed mode,
the escape slide will not deploy automatically when the door is opened.
Doghouse - answer An enclosed storage area onboard the aircraft that is often used to
store supplies and emergency equipment
Door Handle - answerA large door-mounted handle that is used to open or close a door
from the inside of the aircraft
Exit Row Seating - answerSeats in which a customer can go directly to an exit without
entering an aisle
Federal Aviation - answerA U.S. Government that sets standards for aircraft and
people.
Administration (FAA) - answerWorking in the Aviation field and monitors the
performance of air carriers.
