ignments
(b) Procedures
(c) Emergency Drills
(d) Overwater Qualifications
(e) Above 25,000 Feet
Differences Training: Crewmembers
Flight Attendant: Initial and Transition Ground Training
Recurrent Training
Operating Experience
Training Program: General
(a) (1) Handling of dangerous or magnetized material, if part of
assigned duties
(2) Adequate facilities and qualified instructors
(3) Training material for each
airplane type, and particular
variation current and adequate (including training devices)
(b) Provisions to ensure and record that training and competence
checks are given during the required calendar month
(c) (1) Each responsible person shall certify as to the
proficiency and knowledge of the crewmember
(2) Certification contained in crewmember’s records
Training Program: Curriculum
(a) Written training program for each type of airplane is
available and current. (This page should be copied for each type of airplane.)
(b) Each curriculum must include the following:
(1) A list of principal
ground training subjects, including
emergency training subjects, as provided.
(2) A list of all training devices mockups, system trainers, or
other training aids that the certificate holder will use.
(3) The programmed hours of training that will be applied to
each phase of training.
(4) A copy of each statement issued by the Administrator under
FAR 121.405(d) for reduction of programmed hours of training.
Crewmember Training Requirements
(a) Each training program must provide the following ground
training as appropriate to the particular assignment of the crewmember
(1)
Basic indoctrination ground training for newly hired
crewmembers including 40 programmed hours of instruction, unless reduced
under FR 121.405 in at least the following:
(i) Duties and responsibilities of crewmembers as
applicable;
(ii) Appropriate provisions of the FAR;
(iii) Not applicable
(iv) Appropriate portions of the certificate holder’s operating
manual.
(2) Initial and transition
ground training specified in FAR
121.421:
(3) Emergency training as specified in FAR 121.417 . . .
(b) Not applicable
(c) Recurrent
ground training as provided in FAR 121.427
(d) Differences training as specified in FAR 121.418 . . .
(e) Not applicable
(f) Not applicable
(g) Each program must ensure the following for each crewmember:
(1) that each crewmember remains adequately trained and
currently proficient with respect to each airplane
(2) that each crewmember is adequately trained to qualify in new
equipment, facilities, procedures, and techniques including modifications to
airplanes
Crewmember Basic Indoctrination
Training programs must include, but are not limited to, the following:
admission to flight deck
authority of pilot-in-command (PIC)
chain of command
passenger seatbelt discipline
exit seat requirements and procedures
smoking requirements and procedures
reporting of equipment malfunctions
carriage of armed passengers
sterile cockpit procedures
crewmember communication and coordination procedures
need for tray tables and seatbacks to be in full upright
position for movement on the surface, takeoff, and landing
travel of disabled (including stowage of canes, assistive
devices, wheelchairs, et cetera)
procedures with unusual passengers (such as those who are
pregnant or require a stretcher)
requirements and procedures for use and carriage of either
infant or child restraint systems
carry-on baggage requirements, including properly securing
before entry door is closed for movement on the surface, takeoff, and landing
carriage of cargo in passenger compartment
recognition of hazardous materials
storage and handling of hazardous materials, if they are carried
in the cabin
stowage of crewmember
proper stowage of galley equipment for movement on the surface,
takeoff, landing, and in flight (including galley and ticket carts)
securing of restraint systems when not in use
passenger briefings and demonstrations in the following areas:
pre-takeoff
post-takeoff
pre-landing
prohibition against the use or carriage of narcotics
procedures for the use of electronic devices
distribution of F/A’s
need for required and non-required F/A’s to be seated during
movement on the surface, takeoff, and landing
number of F/A’s or substitutes at stops
F/A procedures during refueling
(a) Each training program must provide the emergency training
set forth in this section with respect to each airplane type, model, and
configuration, and each required crewmember.
(b)
Emergency training must provide the following:
(1) Instruction in emergency assignments and procedures,
including coordination among crewmembers.
(2) Individual instruction in the location, function, and
operation of emergency equipment, including the following items: (NOTE: The
instructor should ensure that each F/A knows the function of, and can locate and
operate, each piece of equipment.)
ditching equipment
evacuation equipment (which includes arming the door or putting
the girt bar in place during normal operations)
F/A restraint systems
first aid equipment and its proper use
first aid oxygen
oxygen for medical use by passengers (if applicable), including
special training on chemically generated oxygen when used by the operator
medical kit and its use
portable fire extinguishers with emphasis on type of fire
extinguishers appropriate to the class of fire protective breathing equipment (PBE)
flashlights
crash axe
cockpit key
emergency lights
megaphones
public address (PA) system
interphone system
emergency exits in the emergency mode with the evacuation slide
or raft attached (if applicable)
training emphasis on opening exits in adverse conditions (wind,
gear failure, water, etc)
(3) Instruction in the handling of emergency situations
including the following:
rapid decompression situations following the FAA-recommended
procedures:
recognize decompression
grab nearest oxygen mask
sit down or hold on to something well secured
wait for word from the flight deck before moving around
Instruction in handling fire in flight or on the surface
including the following:
cabin fire prevention
lavatory fire procedures
light ballast fire procedures
smoke control procedures
fire control when volatile fuel is involved
Instruction emphasizing use of electrical equipment and related
circuit breakers found in the cabin area including the following:
galley
service centers
galley lifts (when applicable)
lavatories
movie projectors and screens
Instruction in the following evacuation situations
Forewarned (anticipated land and ditching):
crewmember coordination
cabin preparation
galley securing (including galley and other carts)
baggage stowage
passenger preparation
instructions given to passengers
directions to assume brace-for-impact positions commands given
to passengers
initiation of passenger evacuation
passenger flow redirection
passenger care following evacuation
Unforewarned (unanticipated land and water):
F/A readiness
crewmember coordination
condition assessment
commands given to passengers
passenger redirection
passenger care following evacuation
Unwarranted evacuation (unneeded crewmember and passenger
initiated)
crewmember coordination
condition assessment
stopping the evacuation
passenger care following evacuation
Situations when persons needing assistance, and their attendants
might need help to
leave the airplane during emergency situations.
Post-accident survival training
Illness or injury
Other abnormal situations involving crewmembers or passengers
such as the following:
procedures for when
passengers abuse a F/A
procedures for passengers under the influence of intoxicating
substances
procedures for other
problem passengers who might jeopardize
safety
procedures for when a crewmember is incapacitated
procedures for turbulent air, including the following:
crewmember coordination
maintaining seatbelt discipline by making periodic announcements
Hijacking and other unusual situations
(4) A review and discussion of previous accidents and incidents
(c) Each crewmember must accomplish at least the following
emergency drills and must actually operate the following emergency equipment during
initial training and once each 24 calendar months during recurrent training for every type of
aircraft in which they serve. (An alternate recurrent training may be accomplished by approved
pictorial presentation or demonstration.)
(1) One-time
emergency drill during initial training. Each
crewmember must perform the following:
(i) At least one approved fire fighting drill using at least one
type of installed hand fire extinguisher, appropriate for type of fire, using
the type of installed PBE. (May be a simulated fire if another fire fighting
drill was performed with actual fire.)
(ii) An emergency evacuation drill with each person regressing
the airplane or approved training device using at least one type of installed
evacuation slide.
(2) Additional
emergency drill requirements to be accomplished
during initial training and once each 24 months during recurrent training. Each
crewmember must perform the emergency drill and operate the equipment:
(A) Emergency Exits: List each kind (type) exit and slide
