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Boarding and
Deplaning: During boarding and deplaning, the required
F/As onboard are positioned so that at least one is in the
forward cabin at all times.
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Deplaning:
For deplaning of all flights, including through
flights/intermediate stops, the minimum number of F/As required
must remain onboard the aircraft until the entire
deplaning process is complete. "While deplaning, you are
not permitted to leave to catch your commute flight home."
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The
deplaning process is considered complete when all terminating
and connecting passengers are off the aircraft, including
passengers needing assistance and unaccompanied minors.
Source: 14 CFR part 121.391/.393. ( IEM section 3.7-3.7.1.)
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The minimum number
of F/As required for all boarding and deplaning can be
found on page 3-7 of the IEM.
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Boarding AB 321:
The boarding positions for this a/c is clearly stated in the IEM
on pg13-5. Each required flight attendant must be "near" their
assigned doors/jump seat position.
Targeted Training.
Can be required for the f/a who was involved in an ISD (Inadvertent
Slide Deployment) or a flight attendant who was not proficient in
completing to a satisfactory level a module in recurrent training.
There are always two instructors in targeted training with the
flight attendant. In the ISD situation the flight attendant and an
instructor would go over door operations and procedures. If the
flight attendant is unsuccessful in not passing a module in
recurrent training and also unsuccessful in the retake later that
day. Then he/she will be scheduled for Targeted Training asap (in
most cases the very next day). When the flight attendant returns for
Targeted Training a good amount of time is spent going over the
specific subject matter/module before the f/a is asked to perform
the specific task or is tested.
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All flight
attendants are responsible for reporting safety items
whether they are part of the working crew or not. Safety
is everyone's responsibility.
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Blue latex gloves
ARE our new gloves in our SEPs. They don't have to be white or
clear. Two pairs of gloves are required in each SEP pouch. The
gloves do NOT have to be wrapped.
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When doing the
life vest demonstration you must open the storage bag and remove
the vest. Hold the vest up and pull over head. Lean forward,
bring strap around front and snap ends together. Tighten strap
around waist. Show automatic and manual inflation method. (14
CFR Part 121.573) . This must be repeated in its' entirety with
a complete 2nd demo vest, including pulling from the pouch, if
you are the f/a responsible for doing the demo between two
cabins.
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B737/400- F/C
Galley without doors: Nothing should be stored in
this area/ compartment ( comp 2-3,2-4,2-6,2-7) unless it is
housed in carriers. The carriers must be in pairs and always
side by side (adjacent to one another). Storing of items that
are NOT in carriers is unsafe and must be stopped immediately!
As always,
"Safety is the Ultimate Service"
Thank You,
Barrington Johnson
MEC Safety, Health & Security Committee Chair
BJohnson@afausairways.org
AFA/CWA SASH
committee representative's
Useful Safety Links:
AFA National
Office Website:
http://www.afanet.org/
AFA
Air Safety, Health and Security Department (ASHSD)
http://ashsd.afacwa.org/index.cfm
Self
Defense Training:
http://www.tsa.gov/lawenforcement/programs/
self_defense_cmsd_programs.shtm |
