AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT ATTENDANT TRAINING 787
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains
1. Aircraft Terminology and Equipment
2. Emergency Procedures and Evacuation Commands
3. Ditching and Water Survival Operations
4. Medical Emergencies and First Aid
5. Regulatory Compliance and FAA Standards
6. Crew Coordination and Communication
7. Security Protocols and Threat Response
8. Professional Standards and Customer Service
Introduction
This comprehensive assessment evaluates the knowledge and
competency required of American Airlines Flight Attendant trainees.
The examination covers aircraft systems, emergency procedures,
medical response protocols, regulatory requirements, and
professional standards essential for cabin crew certification.
Questions incorporate both theoretical foundations and scenario-
based decision-making scenarios that mirror real-world situations
encountered in flight operations. Emphasis is placed on safety
compliance, critical thinking under pressure, and the ability to apply
established procedures during emergency and non-emergency
events. Candidates must demonstrate mastery of terminology,
equipment location and operation, crew coordination protocols, and
customer service excellence standards expected of American Airlines
professionals.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
What does the abbreviation "APU" stand for in aviation
,terminology?
A. Auxiliary Power Unit
B. Automatic Pilot Unit
C. Aircraft Propulsion Unit
D. Alternate Pressure Unit
🟢 A. Auxiliary Power Unit
🔴 RATIONALE: The APU provides ground power to the aircraft
when engines are not running, primarily used when parked at the
gate.
Question 2
On the Boeing 787, which jumpseat is assigned to FA 1/Purser?
A. 2L Aft facing
B. 4R Forward facing
C. 1L
D. 3R
🟢 C. 1L
🔴 RATIONALE: FA 1/Purser occupies the 1L jumpseat on the
Boeing 787.
Question 3
What is the primary purpose of arming an aircraft exit door?
A. To lock the door for security
B. To attach the evacuation slide to the aircraft floor
C. To activate the emergency lighting system
D. To signal the flight deck that boarding is complete
🟢 B. To attach the evacuation slide to the aircraft floor
,🔴 RATIONALE: Arming is the process of attaching the evacuation
slide to the aircraft floor at departure. When the door is opened in
armed mode, the slide deploys and inflates.
Question 4
A passenger appears unresponsive. After tapping and shouting
with no response, what is the FIRST action you should take?
A. Retrieve the AED immediately
B. Declare a Code Red
C. Lay the person flat on the floor
D. Notify the captain via interphone
🟢 B. Declare a Code Red
🔴 RATIONALE: After confirming unresponsiveness, the first step
is to declare a Code Red to alert crew members to the emergency.
Question 5
What is the FAA minimum crew for the Boeing 787 at American
Airlines?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
🟢 C. 8
🔴 RATIONALE: The FAA minimum crew for the 787 is 8 flight
attendants.
Question 6
What is the assigned jumpseat for FA 2 on the 787?
, A. 1L
B. 4L FWD facing
C. 4R FWD facing
D. 2R AFT facing
🟢 B. 4L FWD facing
🔴 RATIONALE: FA 2 is assigned to jumpseat 4L, forward facing.
Question 7
What is the assigned jumpseat for FA 3 on the 787?
A. 1L
B. 4L FWD facing
C. 4R FWD facing
D. 2R AFT facing
🟢 C. 4R FWD facing
🔴 RATIONALE: FA 3 is assigned to jumpseat 4R, forward facing.
Question 8
What is the assigned jumpseat for FA 4 on the 787?
A. 1L
B. 2R AFT facing
C. 4L FWD facing
D. 4R FWD facing
🟢 B. 2R AFT facing
🔴 RATIONALE: FA 4 is assigned to jumpseat 2R, aft facing.
Question 9
What is the assigned jumpseat for FA 5 on the 787?
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains
1. Aircraft Terminology and Equipment
2. Emergency Procedures and Evacuation Commands
3. Ditching and Water Survival Operations
4. Medical Emergencies and First Aid
5. Regulatory Compliance and FAA Standards
6. Crew Coordination and Communication
7. Security Protocols and Threat Response
8. Professional Standards and Customer Service
Introduction
This comprehensive assessment evaluates the knowledge and
competency required of American Airlines Flight Attendant trainees.
The examination covers aircraft systems, emergency procedures,
medical response protocols, regulatory requirements, and
professional standards essential for cabin crew certification.
Questions incorporate both theoretical foundations and scenario-
based decision-making scenarios that mirror real-world situations
encountered in flight operations. Emphasis is placed on safety
compliance, critical thinking under pressure, and the ability to apply
established procedures during emergency and non-emergency
events. Candidates must demonstrate mastery of terminology,
equipment location and operation, crew coordination protocols, and
customer service excellence standards expected of American Airlines
professionals.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
What does the abbreviation "APU" stand for in aviation
,terminology?
A. Auxiliary Power Unit
B. Automatic Pilot Unit
C. Aircraft Propulsion Unit
D. Alternate Pressure Unit
🟢 A. Auxiliary Power Unit
🔴 RATIONALE: The APU provides ground power to the aircraft
when engines are not running, primarily used when parked at the
gate.
Question 2
On the Boeing 787, which jumpseat is assigned to FA 1/Purser?
A. 2L Aft facing
B. 4R Forward facing
C. 1L
D. 3R
🟢 C. 1L
🔴 RATIONALE: FA 1/Purser occupies the 1L jumpseat on the
Boeing 787.
Question 3
What is the primary purpose of arming an aircraft exit door?
A. To lock the door for security
B. To attach the evacuation slide to the aircraft floor
C. To activate the emergency lighting system
D. To signal the flight deck that boarding is complete
🟢 B. To attach the evacuation slide to the aircraft floor
,🔴 RATIONALE: Arming is the process of attaching the evacuation
slide to the aircraft floor at departure. When the door is opened in
armed mode, the slide deploys and inflates.
Question 4
A passenger appears unresponsive. After tapping and shouting
with no response, what is the FIRST action you should take?
A. Retrieve the AED immediately
B. Declare a Code Red
C. Lay the person flat on the floor
D. Notify the captain via interphone
🟢 B. Declare a Code Red
🔴 RATIONALE: After confirming unresponsiveness, the first step
is to declare a Code Red to alert crew members to the emergency.
Question 5
What is the FAA minimum crew for the Boeing 787 at American
Airlines?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
🟢 C. 8
🔴 RATIONALE: The FAA minimum crew for the 787 is 8 flight
attendants.
Question 6
What is the assigned jumpseat for FA 2 on the 787?
, A. 1L
B. 4L FWD facing
C. 4R FWD facing
D. 2R AFT facing
🟢 B. 4L FWD facing
🔴 RATIONALE: FA 2 is assigned to jumpseat 4L, forward facing.
Question 7
What is the assigned jumpseat for FA 3 on the 787?
A. 1L
B. 4L FWD facing
C. 4R FWD facing
D. 2R AFT facing
🟢 C. 4R FWD facing
🔴 RATIONALE: FA 3 is assigned to jumpseat 4R, forward facing.
Question 8
What is the assigned jumpseat for FA 4 on the 787?
A. 1L
B. 2R AFT facing
C. 4L FWD facing
D. 4R FWD facing
🟢 B. 2R AFT facing
🔴 RATIONALE: FA 4 is assigned to jumpseat 2R, aft facing.
Question 9
What is the assigned jumpseat for FA 5 on the 787?
