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FLIGHT ATTENDANT FINAL REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
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what is the primary responsibility of a FA? ✔✔safety
FA's are required to evacuate an aircraft in how many seconds? ✔✔ 90
what determines the number of flight attendants on an aircraft? ✔✔type of aircraft and the number of PAX
for every 50 PAX how many flight attendants are there? ✔✔ 1
- go to the airport and make sure to leave enough time for anything that may potentially delay you
- you need to be there 45-2 hours before scheduled flight time
- sign in at duty time
- bid for you position the bids are based on seniority
what is this called? ✔✔check in procedures
what do check in procedures consist of? ✔✔go to the airport and make sure to leave enough time for anything that may potentially delay you, you need to be 45-2 hours early, sing in at duty time, bid for your position
what are the required items for a flight attendant to board the plane? ✔✔passport, crew ID badge, FAA certificate, working watch with second hand, working flashlight with extra batteries, hosiery, pen, fam
what should flight attendants complete before PAX boarding? ✔✔stow luggage, complete preflight emergency check, crew briefing, catering counts, onboard paperwork, ensure that video equipment is working
prior to PAX boarding what should be done? ✔✔stow luggage, complete preflight emergency check, crew briefing, catering sounds, onboard paperwork, ensure that video equipment is working
what are the topics for crew briefings? ✔✔introduction, destination, PAX load, turbulence, flight time, weather, special PAX, equipment check, FA required items, order of service
what is the acronym for the 30 second review? ✔✔ESCAPE
what does ESCAPE stand for ✔✔
what do flight attendants do after the doors are armed? ✔✔inform the PIC that PAX are seated, perform safety demo, and 30 second silent review
what are the duties for a FA during flight? ✔✔prepare to sell food, offer blankets/pillows to passengers, pick up service items, monitor lavatories every 15 mins, assist passengers
people should be exiting the lavs regularly in how much time? ✔✔4 mins or less
what are the flight attendant duties for descending? ✔✔make landing announcements, stow and secure cabin, prep for landing, 30 second review in jumpseat
what are the flight attendant duties for landing? ✔✔arrival announcments, disarm doors(crosscheck and all call), thank the passengers, check for items that may have been left behind
how long does flight attendant training typically last? ✔✔3-8 weeks
is flight attendant training paid? ✔✔may or may not be paid`
is air transport to training provided and accommodations paid for? true or false ✔✔true
for some airlines, you are considered hired on the first day of training; others dont consider you hired until you graduate training and receive your wings true or false? ✔✔true
appearance, attitude, grooming, an punctuality are observed and a part of your final grade true or false? ✔✔ture
if you are tardy or absent regardless of reason will you get dismissed from training true or false? ✔✔true
what is the average grade on exams in training? ✔✔85%
what grade percentage range must you pass training exams with? ✔✔80-90%
airlines operate 24 hours a day true or false? ✔✔true
guaranteed minimum hours range from 72-85 a month true or false? ✔✔true
schedules change every month true or false? ✔✔true
can flight attendants work 14 scheduled hours a day without a rest period true or false? ✔✔false
flight attendants must have 24 hours of within a 7 day period true or false? ✔✔true
what is a reserve flight attendant? ✔✔on call and are required for filling in when people get sick or there are weather issues
when on reserve, you report to the airport within _____? ✔✔2 hours
what are the guaranteed minimum hours range per month ✔✔72-
what is a reserve FA? ✔✔when you are on call and required for filling in when people get sick or there are weather issues.
when on reserve you must report to the airport how many hours early? ✔✔ 2
how many mins do you have to reply if you miss a call to report in? ✔✔ 10
if you miss a call to report in what happens? ✔✔its considered a missed flight
how long can reserve status last? ✔✔6 months to 15 years
what is a base/domicile? ✔✔the city where you are assigned to start and end trips
how does a flight attendant earn a base? ✔✔bases are awarded by seniority but you aren't locked in a base forever
what is a crashpad? ✔✔somewhere a flight attendant lives while working and commuting me
do you need a VALID drivers license to work as a flight attendant? ✔✔yes
it doesn't matter if your driving record is good or bad true or false? ✔✔false
drug and alcohol test are required to be passed as well as a ten year history background check true or false? ✔✔true
you must stand between 4'11 and 6'2 for qualifying as a flight attendant true or false ✔✔true
you must be able to life between 45-70 pounds true or false? ✔✔false, 40-70 is correct
flight attendants are required to be flexible with their schedule true or false? ✔✔true
what three things make a flight attendant? ✔✔reliable, punctual and dependable
no tattoos unless covered by the uniform true or false? ✔✔true
what are the various timezone acronyms for the 24 hr clock ✔✔UTC: universal time coordinated
GMT: greenwich mean time
zulu time mostly used in aviation
the world is 360 degrees true or false? ✔✔true
how many time zones exist in the world? ✔✔ 24
how many time zones exist in the US? ✔✔ 7
each time zone is how many degrees? ✔✔ 15
what is the prime meridian? ✔✔imaginary longitude line passing through greenwich england at 0 degrees
what are the US primary time zones ✔✔EST, CST, MST, PST
daylight savings is observed in all 50 states except? ✔✔arizona, and hawaii
what is an acknowledgement form for? ✔✔for the flight attendant to acknowledge they received the bulletin
the FAM is subject to inspection when? ✔✔at any time by the FAA
who can inspect the FAM? ✔✔FAA, inflight supervisor, LFA
flight attendants are allowed to write in the FAM true or false? ✔✔false
sticky notes are allowed in the FAM? true or false ✔✔false
what is FAR? ✔✔federal aviation regulations
FAR'S are prescribed by who's? ✔✔FAA
the FAR's are rules prescribed by the FAA to do what? ✔✔govern all aviation activités in the US
FAA inspectors have priority to uninterrupted access to occupy what? ✔✔the flight deck and jump seat upon demand
a PIC has a lockable flight deck door and if the plane is carrying PAX they shall ensure that the door separation the crew from the PAX is closed and ________ at all time while the aircraft is being operated ✔✔locked
the FA has _________ hours to sign in at the testing facility and ___________mins to call back to find out their information ✔✔2,
if the flight attendant is late or misses the random drug/alchol test is is considered what? ✔✔failed
crew members may not fly while under the influence of alcohol/drugs within ________ hours. ✔✔ 8
when drinking policies come into action the flight attendant must follow the _______ policy ✔✔strictest
the only time Flight attendants may contact flight deck during sterile cockpit is when? ✔✔an emergency situation
during boarding PAX flight attendants may be evenly distributed throughout the aircraft incase of ✔✔an emergency evacuation at the gate
prior to any aircraft movement on the surface and any time PAX are on board, FAR's require each emergency exit to be _______? ✔✔armed
all Flight attendants must be seated with seatbelt and shoulder harnesses fasted during what? ✔✔taxing
the only times flight attendants are allowed out of their seats during taxing is when they are? ✔✔giving safety duties such as safety demo, final cabin check, attending to PAX in distress/emergency situation
prior to take off, ensure that a briefing is given to PAX seated in the emergency exit row this is a_________? ✔✔safety briefing
an airplane may not take off or land unless each article of baggage is properly stowed this is what? ✔✔carry on baggage
only those who are WILLING and ABLE without assistance, open an emergency exit and assist in the unlikely event of an emergency this is called a ________? ✔✔exit row seating
in order to be seated at an exit row you must be ________ years or older ✔✔ 15
PAX are not allowed to be boarded if they appear to be intoxicated true or false ✔✔true
passengers are allowed to bring on their own booze into the aircraft true or false? ✔✔false; no outside alcoholic beverages
no person may assault, threaten intimidate or interfere with a crew member in the performance of their duties on an aircraft this is called what? ✔✔crew member interference
PAX who continue their disruptive behavior will receive a what? ✔✔naughty card
the FAM can be used in an emergency for information on? ✔✔how to handle each situation
what is a med-link? ✔✔the captain can connect the flight attendant with medical personnel to talk the flight attendant through a procedure
list flight irregularities ✔✔captain unable to establish aircraft positions, mechanical failure that interferes with safe operations, indication of fire onboard, unusual passenger behavior with threatens safety of the flight, if the aircraft arrives at a destination that it was not originally supposed to land at
what are the minor mechanical problems that flight attendants should be aware of? ✔✔in-op coffee maker and oven, broken seat backs, sharp edges on beverage cart, popped circuits
flight attendants are not allowed to touch the fuse panel true or false? ✔✔true
when the required visual references have not been established for landing, the approach is unstable,, the aircraft is not positioned for a good touch down, the runway is obstructed, or fi landing clearance has not been received these are all examples of _______? ✔✔missed approach
what are two reasons airplanes fly at such a high altitude? ✔✔fuel efficiency, comfort
the height most planes fly at is_______________ ✔✔32,000-37,
eliminates the need for 02 masks, and passengers can move freely about the cabin this is called..? ✔✔aircraft cabin pressure
the maintenance of cabin altitude lower than the actual flight altitude between 5,000-8,00 ft is called what ✔✔cabin pressurization
the inability of the aircraft pressurization system to maintain the designated cabin pressure is what? ✔✔decompression
____________ is caused by malfunction of the pressure system or from damage to the plane ✔✔decompression
dust or flying debris in the cabin, fog, noise, ears will clear automatically, people with colds and sinus issues will feel a lot of pain, excessive burping and passing of gas, air will rush from th
