Ryanair Initial Exam Questions and Answers
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‣ What is the CC chain of command based on? -✓✓Based on rank and who has
been there for the longest.
‣ What is the primary role of CC? -✓✓Safety of passengers, crew & aircraft
‣ How many hours before commencing duty should CC stop consuming alcohol
according to Ryanair requirements? -✓✓8 hours before commencing duty
‣ How often should CC call the flight deck in order to monitor their well being? -
✓✓Every 20 minutes using the interphone.
‣ When should CC conduct PDI's? -✓✓The first flight of the day / change of
aircraft
‣ How often should CC carry out general surveillance checks of the cabin? -
✓✓General surveillance checks must be made every 20 minutes
‣ What should CC complete in their 30 second review? -✓✓Safety and emergency
procedures
‣ Why are the cabin lights dimmed for take-off and landing in the hours of
darkness? -✓✓In order for passengers and CC's eyesight to adjust to darkness.
,‣ What does FOD stand for? -✓✓Foreign Object Debris
‣ What is the common language in the Ryanair Group of airlines? -✓✓English
‣ Who holds final responsibilities for the operation and safety of the aircraft,
passengers, Aircrew and cargo on
board? -✓✓The Captain
‣ Which organisation is responsible for surveillance and oversight of training and
operating standards in Ireland? -✓✓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? -✓✓21 days
‣ What could be a reason for go around/missed approach? -✓✓Weather condition,
technical problem, runway unsuitable for landing.
‣ Who could occupy vacant crew seat? -✓✓Properly ticketed ryanair staff
passenger or IAA inspector.
‣ How often should CC check the toilets? -✓✓Every 20 minutes.
‣ What are SPIs? -✓✓Safety procedure instructions
,‣ What is the procedure for pregnant cabin crew? -✓✓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? -✓✓13 hours
‣ What are your PDIs on assigned door? -✓✓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? -✓✓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? -✓✓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? -✓✓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.
Seat belts are in place.
Tables are stowable.
Correct safety card in each seat pocket at row 1ABC and 2DEF
All no smoking and fasten seat belt signs are serviceable.
All life jackets for pax seats are present and correctly stowed. For life jackets in the
PSU - check each viewing window is yellow/white, red tag not visible.
Carpets secure and not frayed
All cabin mouldings are secure
‣ What are your PDIs on toilet? -✓✓Waste bin flap operational
ensure water supply selector is set to supply,
flush, water and vacuum systems cut out and water not overheating,
all stowage/compartments closed and secure,
internal lights function correctly,
lock toilets after checks completed to prevent unauthorised carriage of pax,
PDIs on the freon,
PDIs on smoke detector
‣ What are the different fire prevention actions? -✓✓Smoking is not permitted at
any time on board.
Latest 2026 | Question and Answer (Actual
exam 100% verified) | A+ VERIFIED
‣ What is the CC chain of command based on? -✓✓Based on rank and who has
been there for the longest.
‣ What is the primary role of CC? -✓✓Safety of passengers, crew & aircraft
‣ How many hours before commencing duty should CC stop consuming alcohol
according to Ryanair requirements? -✓✓8 hours before commencing duty
‣ How often should CC call the flight deck in order to monitor their well being? -
✓✓Every 20 minutes using the interphone.
‣ When should CC conduct PDI's? -✓✓The first flight of the day / change of
aircraft
‣ How often should CC carry out general surveillance checks of the cabin? -
✓✓General surveillance checks must be made every 20 minutes
‣ What should CC complete in their 30 second review? -✓✓Safety and emergency
procedures
‣ Why are the cabin lights dimmed for take-off and landing in the hours of
darkness? -✓✓In order for passengers and CC's eyesight to adjust to darkness.
,‣ What does FOD stand for? -✓✓Foreign Object Debris
‣ What is the common language in the Ryanair Group of airlines? -✓✓English
‣ Who holds final responsibilities for the operation and safety of the aircraft,
passengers, Aircrew and cargo on
board? -✓✓The Captain
‣ Which organisation is responsible for surveillance and oversight of training and
operating standards in Ireland? -✓✓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? -✓✓21 days
‣ What could be a reason for go around/missed approach? -✓✓Weather condition,
technical problem, runway unsuitable for landing.
‣ Who could occupy vacant crew seat? -✓✓Properly ticketed ryanair staff
passenger or IAA inspector.
‣ How often should CC check the toilets? -✓✓Every 20 minutes.
‣ What are SPIs? -✓✓Safety procedure instructions
,‣ What is the procedure for pregnant cabin crew? -✓✓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? -✓✓13 hours
‣ What are your PDIs on assigned door? -✓✓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? -✓✓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? -✓✓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? -✓✓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.
Seat belts are in place.
Tables are stowable.
Correct safety card in each seat pocket at row 1ABC and 2DEF
All no smoking and fasten seat belt signs are serviceable.
All life jackets for pax seats are present and correctly stowed. For life jackets in the
PSU - check each viewing window is yellow/white, red tag not visible.
Carpets secure and not frayed
All cabin mouldings are secure
‣ What are your PDIs on toilet? -✓✓Waste bin flap operational
ensure water supply selector is set to supply,
flush, water and vacuum systems cut out and water not overheating,
all stowage/compartments closed and secure,
internal lights function correctly,
lock toilets after checks completed to prevent unauthorised carriage of pax,
PDIs on the freon,
PDIs on smoke detector
‣ What are the different fire prevention actions? -✓✓Smoking is not permitted at
any time on board.
