Basic Indoctrination Worksheet

What is a Sterile FD (Flight Deck)?

Once the flight deck door is closed and the aircraft pushes back. Take off till 10,000 feet.

Who receives the Exit Row Briefing and how?

Passengers seated in rows 16 and 17. Briefing is given by the B F/A.

What are the rules regarding pets and service animals on the plane.

Pets - Main Cabin-5 Carriers, 2 Pets per Carrier, First Class-1 Carrier, 2 Pets Service Animals - No Limits

How do we call the FD (Flight Deck) and F/A?

Push #2 for the FD (Flight Deck) and #5 for F/A's.

What does "Aft Cabin Check Complete" mean?

That aft galleys and cabin are secure and exit rows briefed.

What is minimum crew?

The minimum number of F/A's required on the airplane prior to boarding.

When do customers have to put electronics into airplane mode?

When the A F/A make the "Preparation for Door Closure Announcement".

How do B and C F/A's know when to arm their doors.

When the A F/A makes the announcement.

When can a uniformed F/A go into a bar.

When the bar is a bar/restaurant and it's all that is available.

How do we determine how many F/A's MUST be on the plane?

1 F/A for every 50 seats.

When should the lavatories be locked?

10 minutes prior to take off, unlock at 10,000 feet, lock at under 10,000 feet descent and unlock at block in.

What is an EIB? What do we do with it?

A Emergency Interim Bulletin. It must be read and inserted no later than the effective date or prior to the first assignment after the effective date.

What is the Exit Row Briefing?

A Safety Briefing on what to do in a emergency when seated in the Emergency Exit Row.

What's in the Stationery Kit?

AS Mileage Plan Enrollment, Braille Card, "BROKEN" stickers for blue bins, Cabin Discrepancy, Cart/Carrier Maintenance Repair Tag, Customer In-flight Disturbance Report, Empowerment Toolkit Form, Medical/Good Samaritan Form, Jumpseat Card, Beverage Sales Report, Meddling Patch Checklist, Note Pad, On-board Damage Report, Stow Below Tags, Tarmac Delay Checklist and Visa applications.

What 3 briefings must occur for every trip?

CSA Briefing, F/A Briefing and A A/F with Captain Briefing.

What are the items for all F/A's reporting to work?

Company ID, Passport, Working Watch, Name Tag, Apron, Inflight Phone Numbers, F/A Manual, IMD.

When may customers use cell phones on the plane?

During boarding and during flight in "Airplane Mode".

What is "24 in 7"

F/A scheduled day off rule.

How do we get a broken beverage cart fixed?

Fill out a Maintenance Tag.

What is a Gen Dec?

General Declaration Form for flight crew.

What are the rules for Child Restraint Systems on the plane? Where can they be/not be? Which way do they face?

Hard Back Restraint System with Aviation Sticker. Not in an Exit Row Forward/Aft, Rows 1 and 6 and Aisles. Middle Seat - Yes They face the way the parent wants it to.

What are the rules regarding Jumpseating?

List as Pleasure Travel in "PET". Don't have to be in uniform. 10 hour alcohol rule applies.

Who may/may not sit in the Exit Row?

May - ABP's May NOT - Children under 15 years of age, Pets, Wheelchair Passengers.

May F/A's ask celebrities for selfies, autographs, etc?

No.

What is "Preferred Seating"?

Row 6 and Exit Rows.

What are the rules regarding Deadheading?

Safety duties apply. Getting paid while deadheading.

What must we do if a customer wants to bring their wheelchair onboard and there is no closet?

Strap it in A/C Aft Right.

IMD - what do we need to do with it prior to check in?

Sync it.

What is the limit for Crew carryon baggage?

Unlimited.