Aviation Terminology

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aircraft dispatcher

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Airline employee who plans routes, determines fuel loads, checks weather, and follows flight paths on the ground. Also called a dispatcher.

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cabin crew

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The flight attendants who take care of the passenger and cabin needs during an airplane flight.

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crew scheduler

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Person who assigns flight and cabin crew staff to scheduled flights.

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First Officer

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The second pilot on an aircraft.

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flight attendant

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Cabin crew member responsible for the safety and comfort of airplane passengers.

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flight crew

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The personnel responsible for the operation of an aircraft during flight.

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Gantt chart

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A type of bar chart that shows a project schedule, including tasks, time spans, and the people assigned to perform each task.

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gate

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Area of an airport that is a waiting area for passengers before getting on the airplane.

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military time

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The time-keeping convention using a 24-hour clock, where the day runs from midnight to midnight and is divided into 24 hours.

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seniority

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Privileged position due to longer years of work.