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Protective Breathing Equipment

Equipment designed to protect against inhalation of harmful substances or environments.

Originating Station

The city where a flight begins.

Outboard

Referring to a position on an aircraft that is further from the centerline.

Outbound

Referring to a flight that is leaving a particular point or area.

POB

Passenger On Board; refers to the total number of passengers on the aircraft.

Overwing Exit

An emergency exit located over the wing of an aircraft, used for evacuation.

FA JUMPSEAT

Retractable seat in the cabin where flight attendants sit for takeoff and landing.

FAK

First Aid Kit.

FAM

Flight Attendant Manual.

Federal Air Marshall

An officer responsible for ensuring security on flights.

FAP

Forward Attendant Panel.

FARS

Federal Aviation Regulations.

FERRY FLIGHT

A flight set up to operate without revenue passengers.

FFDO

Federal Flight Deck Officer.

FIRST OFFICER (F/O, SIC)

Second in command to the Captain; sits in the right seat of the flight deck.

FLAPS

Hinged, pivotal, and retractable portions of the wings used for lift during takeoff/landing.

FLASHLIGHT

Portable light that is battery-operated.

FLIGHT DECK/COCKPIT

The forward area of the A/C where the CA and F/O sit during flight. Contains controls and navigation equipment.

FLOOR LEVEL EXIT

An exit situated at the A/C floor level which does not require an individual to 'step up and through' to exit.

FLT

Flight.

FORWARD (FWD)

At, near, or toward the front of the A/C.

FUSELAGE

Aircraft Body. The complete central structure of an aircraft to which wings, tail surfaces, and engines are attached.

GALLEY

Designated area where beverages and meals are prepared.

NTSB

National Transportation Safety Board

Oxygen

Oxygen system used in aircraft for emergency situations.

Operations Control Center (OPS)

The company office at the airport responsible for loading and working of a flight.

Originating Station

The city where a flight begins.

Outboard

Jumpseat position closest to the fuselage of the A/C.

Outbound

The A/C flight crew or anyone leaving a station.

Overhead Bin (OHB)

An enclosed compartment in the A/C located above passenger seats where carry-on items can be placed.

OWE

Overwing Exit.

PA

Public Address System.

PAX

Passenger(s).

PBE

Protective Breathing Equipment.

Per Diem

Daily allowance paid to crewmembers for time away from base.

PETC

Pet in cabin.

Placards

FAA required information signs located throughout the A/C.

POB

Portable Oxygen Bottle.

POC

Portable Oxygen Concentrator.

Preflight

The act of checking the serviceability and location of emergency equipment on the A/C prior to departure.

Protective Breathing Equipment

Equipment designed to provide breathable air in hazardous environments.

Originating Station

The city where a flight begins.

Outboard

Position on the exterior side of a vehicle or aircraft.

Outbound

Describing a flight or transport moving away from a specific location.

POB (Persons On Board)

Total count of individuals aboard an aircraft.

Overwing Exit

Emergency exit located above the wings of an aircraft.

Department of Defense

DOD stands for the Department of Defense.

Door Arming

The process that is completed prior to any type of aircraft (A/C) movement; it positions the slide for emergency use.

Door Disarming

The process completed after the aircraft is parked at the gate; it detaches/repositions the slide to its original, normal non-emergency state.

Employee Assistance Program

EAP is a program that offers support to employees.

Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor

ECAM is a system that monitors aircraft functions electronically.

Electronic Flight Bag

EFB refers to a digital device used by pilots to manage flight-related documentation.

Egress

Exit path used for leaving the aircraft in emergency situations.

Emergency Light Switch

ELS is a switch that activates emergency lighting.

Emergency Locator Transmitter

ELT is a device that aids in locating an aircraft in an emergency.

Emergency Medical Kit

EMK includes medical supplies for emergencies onboard.

Emergency Medical Technician

EMT is a trained individual providing emergency medical care.

Equipment Type

Refers to the specific emergency equipment found onboard the aircraft.

Estimated Time of Arrival

ETA is the projected time when an aircraft will arrive at its destination.

Estimated Time of Departure

ETD is the projected time when an aircraft will leave its origin.

Evacuation

The procedure when customers are deplaned in the quickest and most orderly manner in an emergency.

Evacuation Slide

An inflatable slide mounted on the inside of the aircraft doors as a means of egress in an emergency.

Flight Attendant

F/A or FA refers to a crew member responsible for passenger safety.

Federal Aviation Administration

FAA is the national governing body that regulates civil aviation in the United States.

ABE

Allentown, PA

ATW

Appleton, WI

AVL

Asheville, NC

BLI

Bellingham, WA

BNA

Nashville, TN

CVG

Cincinnati, OH (Hebron, KY)

DSM

Des Moines, IA

FLL

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

FNT

Flint, MI

GRR

Grand Rapids, MI

IND

Indianapolis, IN

IWA

Phoenix/Mesa, AZ

LAS

Las Vegas, NV

PGD

Punta Gorda, FL

PIE

St Petersburg/Clearwater, FL

PIT

Pittsburgh, PA

PVU

Provo, Utah

SAV

Savannah, GA

SFB

Sanford, FL (Orlando)

SRQ

Sarasota, FL

TYS

Knoxville, TN

VPS

Destin - Fort Walton Beach, FL

GATE

Area where passengers congregate before boarding the aircraft.

GIRT BAR

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

GMT

Greenwich Mean Time.

GSC

Ground Security Coordinator.

HAL

Halon Fire Extinguisher.

HANGAR

An enclosed structure especially used for housing or repairing aircraft.

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 aircraft, 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.