SKYWEST FLIGHT ATTENDANT PRE
ENTRANCE PACKET - TERMS &
DEFINITIONS ACCURATE 100%
Actual Block to Block - ANSWERThe period of time beginning when an 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.
AFT - ANSWERRefers to the rear portion of the aircraft.
aircraft - ANSWERA device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air.
ATC - ANSWERAir Traffic Control. A service operated by appropriate authority to
promote the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic.
Airspeed - ANSWERSpeed at which the aircraft is traveling through the air; it may be
less or more than the relation to the ground.
altitude - ANSWERThe height of an aircraft above sea level usually expressed in
feet.
Bulkhead - ANSWERA wall that divides the cabin interior wholly or partially.
Calendar Day - ANSWERA 24 hour period starting at 0001 local time and ending at
2400 local time
Captain/PIC - ANSWERA pilot who is in command of an aircraft and crew while on
duty and is ultimately responsible for the manipulation of the flight controls of the
aircraft.
COMAT - ANSWERCompany material/company mail carried on the aircraft (in the
cargo compartment) from city to city.
Configuration - ANSWERSeating arrangement onboard the aircraft
Connection - ANSWERA required plane change to arrive at a destination
Crewmember - ANSWERA person assigned to perform duty in an aircraft during
flight time.
Crew Resource Management - ANSWEREffective utilization and communication with
all resources to achieve safe, efficient flight operation.
Crew Support - ANSWERThe group that assigns flight attendants to trips based
upon need.
CRJ 200 - ANSWERBombardier Canadair Regional Jet -50 Passangers
ENTRANCE PACKET - TERMS &
DEFINITIONS ACCURATE 100%
Actual Block to Block - ANSWERThe period of time beginning when an 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.
AFT - ANSWERRefers to the rear portion of the aircraft.
aircraft - ANSWERA device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air.
ATC - ANSWERAir Traffic Control. A service operated by appropriate authority to
promote the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic.
Airspeed - ANSWERSpeed at which the aircraft is traveling through the air; it may be
less or more than the relation to the ground.
altitude - ANSWERThe height of an aircraft above sea level usually expressed in
feet.
Bulkhead - ANSWERA wall that divides the cabin interior wholly or partially.
Calendar Day - ANSWERA 24 hour period starting at 0001 local time and ending at
2400 local time
Captain/PIC - ANSWERA pilot who is in command of an aircraft and crew while on
duty and is ultimately responsible for the manipulation of the flight controls of the
aircraft.
COMAT - ANSWERCompany material/company mail carried on the aircraft (in the
cargo compartment) from city to city.
Configuration - ANSWERSeating arrangement onboard the aircraft
Connection - ANSWERA required plane change to arrive at a destination
Crewmember - ANSWERA person assigned to perform duty in an aircraft during
flight time.
Crew Resource Management - ANSWEREffective utilization and communication with
all resources to achieve safe, efficient flight operation.
Crew Support - ANSWERThe group that assigns flight attendants to trips based
upon need.
CRJ 200 - ANSWERBombardier Canadair Regional Jet -50 Passangers
