Bahrain CAA Cabin Crew key terms

A regulation prohibiting crew from performing non-essential duties or conversations during critical phases of flight, such as takeoff and landing, to ensure full attention on operating the aircraft safely.

The effective use of all available resources-human, hardware, and information-to achieve safe and efficient flight operations, emphasizing communication, teamwork, and decision-making among crew members.

A framework for identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats and errors in aviation operations to maintain safety margins, involving anticipation, recognition, and recovery strategies.

The perception and understanding of what is happening around you and what may happen next, enabling effective decision-making and proactive risk management in flight and cabin operations.

The equivalent altitude inside the cabin, typically maintained at or below 8,000 feet, to ensure passenger and crew comfort and physiological safety during flight.

A condition where body tissues receive insufficient oxygen, which can impair judgment and physical performance; in aviation, it may result from cabin depressurization or medical issues.

The period after exposure to a given altitude of hypoxia during which a person can still perform useful actions, decreasing rapidly as altitude increases.

The automatic or manual release of oxygen masks in the cabin during depressurization, providing breathable oxygen to occupants until the aircraft descends to a safe altitude.

A row of seats adjacent to an aircraft exit where passengers are required to meet specific criteria and receive a briefing to assist in an evacuation if necessary.

An inflatable device used for rapid evacuation from an aircraft, deployed from exits to allow occupants to slide down to the ground safely.

The process of rapidly moving all occupants out of an aircraft in response to a life-threatening situation, following established procedures and commands.

Techniques used by crew to manage passenger movement and prevent panic during emergencies, ensuring orderly and efficient evacuation or other safety procedures.

The three elements necessary for fire: heat, fuel, and oxygen. Removing any one element extinguishes the fire, a principle used in firefighting.

A fire extinguisher containing halon, which interrupts the chemical reaction of fire; commonly used in aircraft for its effectiveness and clean properties.

A training exercise simulating fire scenarios to practice the use of extinguishers, communication, and coordination among crew members.

Articles or substances capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property, or the environment when transported by air, regulated by ICAO and IATA.

Any substance or material that may cause harm during transport, including but not limited to dangerous goods, requiring special handling and documentation.

The manual published by IATA that provides detailed requirements for shipping dangerous goods by air, based on ICAO standards.

Measures and procedures designed to protect civil aviation from acts of unlawful interference, including screening, access control, and threat response.

A passenger who fails to comply with rules of conduct or instructions from crew, potentially disrupting order and safety on board an aircraft.

The process of checking passengers, baggage, and cargo for prohibited items to prevent them from being taken on board an aircraft.

Initial assistance provided to a person suffering from injury or illness, using available resources, until professional medical help is obtained.

An emergency procedure combining chest compressions and rescue breaths to maintain circulation and oxygenation in a person who is not breathing or whose heart has stopped.

A portable device that analyzes heart rhythm and delivers an electric shock to restore normal rhythm in sudden cardiac arrest, used with CPR.

A situation involving illness or injury that requires immediate attention, often prompting crew to seek medical assistance or divert the aircraft.

The body of international and national regulations governing aviation activities, including safety, security, and operations, as set by ICAO and local authorities.

A UN specialized agency that sets international standards and recommended practices for civil aviation safety, security, and efficiency.

Rules and requirements issued by a national civil aviation authority, such as the Bahrain CAA, to govern aviation operations and ensure compliance with international standards.

The process by which cabin crew members are certified by the national aviation authority after meeting training, medical, and competency requirements.

Mandatory periodic training that cabin crew must complete to maintain and update their skills and knowledge, ensuring ongoing compliance with safety regulations.

The procedures and services provided to passengers from check-in to boarding and disembarkation, ensuring safety, comfort, and efficiency.

The expected level of service quality and consistency that cabin crew must deliver to meet airline and regulatory requirements, enhancing passenger experience.

Additional help provided to passengers with disabilities, medical conditions, or other needs to ensure their safety and comfort during air travel.

The process of learning the layout, systems, and equipment of a specific aircraft type to perform duties effectively and safely.

The various mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems in the aircraft cabin, such as lighting, ventilation, and communication, that crew must understand and operate.

The designated stowage positions for items like fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and oxygen bottles, which crew must know for quick access during emergencies.

Instruction on techniques to sustain life in adverse conditions following an emergency landing or crash, including shelter, water, and signaling for rescue.