RYANAIR INITIAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Where should you place the needle or syringe after collecting it? - ANS In an empty bottle or
container. If none are available empty the first aid kit into a bag and put the needle into the
empty box
What is the CC chain of command based on? - ANS Based on rank and who has been there
for the longest.
What is the primary role of CC? - ANS Safety of passengers, crew & aircraft
How many hours before commencing duty should CC stop consuming alcohol according to
Ryanair requirements? - ANS 8 hours before commencing duty
How often should CC call the flight deck in order to monitor their well being? - ANS Every 20
minutes using the interphone.
When should CC conduct PDI's? - ANS The first flight of the day / change of aircraft
How often should CC carry out general surveillance checks of the cabin? - ANS General
surveillance checks must be made every 20 minutes
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,What should CC complete in their 30 second review? - ANS Safety and emergency procedures
Why are the cabin lights dimmed for take-off and landing in the hours of darkness? - ANS In
order for passengers and CC's eyesight to adjust to darkness.
What does FOD stand for? - ANS Foreign Object Debris
What is the common language in the Ryanair Group of airlines? - ANS English
Who holds final responsibilities for the operation and safety of the aircraft, passengers, Aircrew
and cargo on
board? - ANS The Captain
Which organisation is responsible for surveillance and oversight of training and operating
standards in Ireland? - ANS 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? - ANS 21 days
What could be a reason for go around/missed approach? - ANS Weather condition, technical
problem, runway unsuitable for landing.
Who could occupy vacant crew seat? - ANS Properly ticketed ryanair staff passenger or IAA
inspector.
How often should CC check the toilets? - ANS Every 20 minutes.
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,What are SPIs? - ANS Safety procedure instructions
What is the procedure for pregnant cabin crew? - ANS 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? - ANS 13 hours
What are your PDIs on assigned door? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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
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, What are your PDIs in the cabin? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Smoking is not permitted at any time on
board.
Ovens are only to be used for cooking food and not as a stowage compartment. Failing to
comply with this can lead to the oven becoming inoperative and a serious fire risk.
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AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Where should you place the needle or syringe after collecting it? - ANS In an empty bottle or
container. If none are available empty the first aid kit into a bag and put the needle into the
empty box
What is the CC chain of command based on? - ANS Based on rank and who has been there
for the longest.
What is the primary role of CC? - ANS Safety of passengers, crew & aircraft
How many hours before commencing duty should CC stop consuming alcohol according to
Ryanair requirements? - ANS 8 hours before commencing duty
How often should CC call the flight deck in order to monitor their well being? - ANS Every 20
minutes using the interphone.
When should CC conduct PDI's? - ANS The first flight of the day / change of aircraft
How often should CC carry out general surveillance checks of the cabin? - ANS General
surveillance checks must be made every 20 minutes
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,What should CC complete in their 30 second review? - ANS Safety and emergency procedures
Why are the cabin lights dimmed for take-off and landing in the hours of darkness? - ANS In
order for passengers and CC's eyesight to adjust to darkness.
What does FOD stand for? - ANS Foreign Object Debris
What is the common language in the Ryanair Group of airlines? - ANS English
Who holds final responsibilities for the operation and safety of the aircraft, passengers, Aircrew
and cargo on
board? - ANS The Captain
Which organisation is responsible for surveillance and oversight of training and operating
standards in Ireland? - ANS 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? - ANS 21 days
What could be a reason for go around/missed approach? - ANS Weather condition, technical
problem, runway unsuitable for landing.
Who could occupy vacant crew seat? - ANS Properly ticketed ryanair staff passenger or IAA
inspector.
How often should CC check the toilets? - ANS Every 20 minutes.
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,What are SPIs? - ANS Safety procedure instructions
What is the procedure for pregnant cabin crew? - ANS 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? - ANS 13 hours
What are your PDIs on assigned door? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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
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, What are your PDIs in the cabin? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Smoking is not permitted at any time on
board.
Ovens are only to be used for cooking food and not as a stowage compartment. Failing to
comply with this can lead to the oven becoming inoperative and a serious fire risk.
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