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Part 91

 

F/A Requirements,
Part 135

 

Duty Period

 

Initial;
Recurrent Training

 

Training
Programs

 

Initial &
Transition Training


 

Edited By Matthew C. Keegan

 

Subpart H--Training

 

Sec. 135.349 - Flight attendants: Initial and transition ground training.

Initial and transition ground training for flight attendants must include instruction in at least the following--
 

(a) General subjects--
 

(1) The authority of the pilot in command; and
 

(2) Passenger handling, including procedures to be followed in handling deranged persons or other persons whose conduct might jeopardize safety.
 

(b) For each aircraft type--
 

(1) A general description of the aircraft emphasizing physical characteristics that may have a bearing on ditching, evacuation, and inflight emergency procedures and on other related duties;
 

(2) The use of both the public address system and the means of communicating with other flight crewmembers, including emergency means in the case of attempted hijacking or other unusual situations; and
 

(3) Proper use of electrical galley equipment and the controls for cabin heat and ventilation.


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Comments: These are the standard requirements for a flight attendant taking any type of initial or transition training. Please note that medical and culinary training are not part of the requirements. Useful, but not required.