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What are the full names of the following airports?
STN
PIK
CIA
MAD
NYO
STN - London Stansted
PIK - Glasgow Preswick
CIA - Ciampino
MAD - Madrid
NYO - Stockholm Skavsta
Explain the following terminology?
AFT
IAA
Ditching
PA
THOB
AFT - Towards the tail of the ac
IAA - Irish Aviation Authority
Ditching - Emergency landing on water
PA - Passenger announcement
THOB - Total Heads on board
How many CC are required on a Boeing 737-800 ac? Explain.
4 Cabin crew. 50 Passengers per 1 Cabin Crew. Total of 189 passengers.
Can CC take drugs or drink alcohol? Explain.
Must not drink Alcohol (minimum 8hrs before duty)
CC must not take prescribed drugs during, or less than 8 hours before, a flight. If you
are prescribed drugs you should ask advice from your Doctor regarding operating as
crew
What subjects will you discuss at the pre-flight briefing?
Safety, Security and First Aid
What are the PDI's at the doors?
- Open door (check handle is in place)
- Closed door (handle is horizontal, safety strap is stowed, door is flush with fuselage)
- Open door without air bridge/steps (safety strap is attached)
What are the PDI's at the Jump Seat?
- Seat works correctly
- Operating seat belt
- Electrical sockets are intact
What are the PDI's in the Cabin?
- No strange objects in backseats
- Tables are stowed
,- Blinds are up
- Seat belts are in place
- Lifejackets are present and correctly stowed
- Seat cushions are in place with their flame retardant covers.
- Carpets are not frayed
-All no smoking signs are working
-Seat beat signs are operational
-Safety card in each seat pocket
What are the PDI's in the Galley?
-Waste bin flaps and waste cart is operational
-Trolleys and restraints are operational
-Galley stowage secured
-Power functions are working
-Water shut of valve is ON
-Boiler tap is ON
-Oven is ON
-Curtains are open
What are the PDI's in the Toilets?
- Ensure smoke alarms haven't been tampered with
- Operating water supply
- Waste flap bin is operational
- Internal lights function correctly
- All stowage compartments are closed and secure
- Lock toilets when checks are complete
Explain 5 things you must do for Ramp Safety?
1. Must wear Hi-Viz jacket at all times
2. Have their valid Airport ID or Ryanair ID card
3. Alert of different ramp vehicles
4. Ensure all security doors are closed after use
5. Never walk on taxiways
6. Flashing light on aircraft means engine is still running, stay away
What is FOD and what should you do with it?
Foreign Object Devices, remove object from the aircraft
What does "CRD" stand for?
Child Restraint Devices
What should you do to avoid dehydration whilst flying? What should you NOT drink?
Coffee and Tea
What can you do to help "unblock" your ears?
Yawn, swallow, pinch nose, close mouth and blow gently
When must crew stop drinking alcohol before a duty?
Minimum of 8hrs before duty
Who may have a lesser tolerance to hypoxia
People who smoke and/or are physically unfit, circulatory disorders or breathing
difficulties, elderly
When can you fly again after an anaesthetic?
, CC must not operate for at least 48 hours after a general anaesthetic, or 24 hours
following a local anaesthetic.
At what altitude is the ac pressurised to?
6000ft-8000ft
What is hypoxia?
When the brain is starved of oxygen
Explain the levels, altitudes and symptoms of hypoxia?
Mild Hypoxia - 10000 Feet: headaches, yawning, occasional deep breath
Advanced hypoxia - 14000: headaches, blurred vision, tiredness, loss of co-ordination,
possible personality changes
Extreme hypoxia- 20000 feet: convulsion, collapse, coma, possible death within minutes
What is TUC?
Time of Useful Consciousness
Can CC donate blood? Explain.
Yes, but a maximum of one-half litre and medical advice shall be sought before
returning to duties
List 5 things to be aware of during Passenger Embarkation.
No 1 must beat the forward of the A/C at L1 Door
No trolleys services permitted on the ground
No 3 must be at the over-wing exits
No 2 is at the rear of the A/C at L2 door
Ensure smooth flow of passengers through the cabin, helping when needed.
Where are the emergency exit rows?
1 ABC , 16 and 17
Who may NOT occupy emergency exit rows?
Children (under 16)
Obese - someone who needs an extended sealt belt
Deported/detained
Pregnant, Prisioners
Infants
Elderly
Someone who doesn't speak english
Passenger who are unwilling to help
Passengers travelling with others
Explain allocated seating procedure?
Seating procedures are put in place to comply with weight and balance rules. A head
count must also be made by N1 and N2 of FWD 5 rows and AFT 5 row. (infants not
included)
How many unaccompanied PRM's may we carry on a flight?
4 including visually impaired
How would you brief a visually impaired passenger travelling with a guide dog? Where
must they sit if using rule 1?
The dog must sit on the floor at the passengers feet, in the PRM seats. they are given a
separate briefing after the safety demonstration on :
How far they are seated from the nearest exit