SkyWest Questions and Answers 2024

SkyWest Questions and Answers 2024 ACAA Air Carrier Access Act - Federal government issued regulations (14 CFR Part 382) prohibiting discrimination by airlines on the basis of physical or mental disability. ADA Americans with Disabilities Act - Federal law that, among other things, prohibits air carriers from discriminating on the basis of disability. Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:04 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More AOA Air Operations Area - Portion of an airport that has been designated to have applicable security measures applied. Usually includes all aircraft movement areas, loading ramp areas, safety areas, and adjacent areas not separated by adequate security systems or procedures. AOSSP Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program - A TSA-approved standard security program adhered to by commercial aircraft operators. A paper or electronic version must be accessible during aircraft operations at all SkyWest stations. ASC Airport Security Coordinator - Serves as the airport operator's primary and immediate contact for security-related activities and communications with TSA. BST Basic Station Training - Training required for all new hire customer service employees. CFR Code of Federal Regulations - Compilation of regulations issued by agencies of the U.S. government. COMAIL Company Mail - Company mail traveling space available in a standard intra-office envelope. COMAIL includes Company correspondence, Marketing and CS supplies, etc. Deice Process of removing all frozen contaminants from critical flight surfaces of an aircraft. EPA Environmental Protection Agency - An independent federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment. FAM Federal Air Marshal - U.S. federal law enforcement officer under the supervision of TSA. They protect passengers and crew and are trained to counter hijackings onboard commercial aircraft. FAR Federal Aviation Regulations - Rules, prescribed by the FAA, governing all aviation activities in the United States. The FARs are part of Title 14 of the CFR. FFDO Federal Flight Deck Officer - Flight deck crewmember who has a deputation and credential from TSA to exercise the authority of an FFDO and carry a weapon onboard an aircraft with certain restrictions. FFOD First Flight of the Day for an aircraft. FLIFO Flight Following - Flight information for a specific flight; includes OUT, OFF, ON, and IN times. Flow An ATC delay in/out of a city - may be in minutes, hours, or indefinite. FSD Federal Security Director - Individual that oversees all TSA operations at their assigned airport(s). GSC Ground Security Coordinator - SkyWest agent designated to interface with crewmembers, law enforcement officers, and others in matters of security. HazCom Hazard Communication - Program developed to communicate information on the hazards of chemicals to employees by means of labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and training programs. IATA International Air Transport Association - Provides cooperation among the world's scheduled airlines to ensure safe, secure, reliable, and economical air service. ISC In-flight Security Coordinator - The PIC of a flight who performs duties specified in the aircraft operator's security program. LEO Law Enforcement Officer - A civil law enforcement officer or agent, military law enforcement officer, or official employee of a municipality. MBA Mobile Bridge Adapter - A device used to bridge the gap between a PLB and a CRJ aircraft main cabin door (MCD). NRPS Non-Revenue Positive Space - Confirmed air transportation used by airline employees for airline business travel. NRSA Non-Revenue Space Available - Standby travel at a reduced rate. NRSA passengers can include SkyWest employees, their eligibles, other airline employees, and travel agents. SIDA Security Identification Display Area - A portion of an airport within the U.S. in which security measures are carried out. A special airport ID badge is required to access this area. SkyWest ID cards act as SIDA ID media where an airport does not issue airport SIDA ID media. SMS Safety Management System - An approach to managing safety risk which includes systematic procedures, practices, and policies. SSR Special Services Request / Special Services Remark - A request entered into a passenger's PNR advising agents when special assistance (wheelchair, assistance to gate, unaccompanied minors, etc.) is needed.