Airline Terminology

These flashcards cover important terms and definitions related to airline operations.

GATE

Area where passengers congregate before boarding the A/C.

GIRT BAR

A metal bar attached to the escape slide used to arm/disarm the slide from the A/C.

GMT

Greenwich Mean Time.

GSC

Ground Security Coordinator.

HAL

Halon Fire Extinguisher.

HANGAR

An enclosed structure especially used for housing or repairing A/C.

HEADWIND

Wind that blows in the opposite direction of travel.

HOLDING

A flight that is waiting on the ground or in the air.

ICK

Infection Control Kit.

INBOARD

Jumpseat position that is closest to the aisle.

INBOUND

The A/C, flight crew, or anyone else arriving at a station.

INOP

Inoperative.

INTERMEDIATE STOP

Scheduled stops between the origination of a flight and the termination at the destination.

IOE

Initial Operating Experience.

ISC

Inflight Security Coordinator.

J/S

Jumpseat.

JETBRIDGE

Enclosed tunnel/passageway between the A/C and the terminal gate area that is power driven and controlled by the gate agent.