2026 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What is the CC chain of command based on? Answer: Based on rank
and who has been there for the longest.
⩥ What is the primary role of CC? Answer: Safety of passengers, crew
& aircraft
⩥ How many hours before commencing duty should CC stop consuming
alcohol according to Ryanair requirements? Answer: 8 hours before
commencing duty
⩥ How often should CC call the flight deck in order to monitor their
well being? Answer: Every 20 minutes using the interphone.
⩥ When should CC conduct PDI's? Answer: The first flight of the day /
change of aircraft
⩥ How often should CC carry out general surveillance checks of the
cabin? Answer: General surveillance checks must be made every 20
minutes
,⩥ What should CC complete in their 30 second review? Answer: Safety
and emergency procedures
⩥ Why are the cabin lights dimmed for take-off and landing in the hours
of darkness? Answer: In order for passengers and CC's eyesight to adjust
to darkness.
⩥ What does FOD stand for? Answer: Foreign Object Debris
⩥ What is the common language in the Ryanair Group of airlines?
Answer: English
⩥ Who holds final responsibilities for the operation and safety of the
aircraft, passengers, Aircrew and cargo on
board? Answer: The Captain
⩥ Which organisation is responsible for surveillance and oversight of
training and operating standards in Ireland? Answer: IAA
⩥ CC shall seek advice from an Aero Medical Examiner after he/she has
been suffering from any illness involving incapacity to function as CC
for a period longer than? Answer: 21 days
,⩥ What could be a reason for go around/missed approach? Answer:
Weather condition, technical problem, runway unsuitable for landing.
⩥ Who could occupy vacant crew seat? Answer: Properly ticketed
ryanair staff passenger or IAA inspector.
⩥ How often should CC check the toilets? Answer: Every 20 minutes.
⩥ What are SPIs? Answer: Safety procedure instructions
⩥ What is the procedure for pregnant cabin crew? Answer: CC must
stop flying as soon as the pregnancy is confirmed. The base supervisor
and Crew control must be informed immediately.
⩥ How many hours of duty can CC be rostered to operate? Answer: 13
hours
⩥ What are your PDIs on assigned door? Answer: Open door - check
exterior handle in place
An open door way, without airbridge/stairs in place, has a safety strap
attached.
Closed door - handle is horizontal, door is flush with the fuselage and
safety strap is stowed.
, ⩥ What are your PDIs on jump seat area? Answer: Seat retracts correctly
Seat belt/harness operational
Mirrors, where fitted, provide an adequate view of the cabin from the
seated position
Covers for electrical sockets are present and intact.
⩥ What are your PDIs on galley? Answer: Waste bins and waste cart
operational.
Trolleys and restraints operational.
Bar seals intact, with no sign of tampering and seal numbers correspond
correctly.
Galley stowage locked/secured
Galley power functions checked
Curtains where fitted are secured open.
Water shut off valve ON
Boiler tap ON check for continuous flow
Oven ON heat oven up for 5 min then turn off
⩥ What are your PDIs in the cabin? Answer: ELS and PEM operational
if present.
Seat cushions in place.
Ensure seat cushions at the overwing exits are fitted with a once inch
diameter grey identification circle on the front edge of the seat cover.