DEADHEAD (DH) means what?

• A. A method of measuring flight time.
• B. The process of loading cargo onto aircraft.
• C. The transportation of crewmembers from one point to another to position for a trip or return to home base.
• D. A security procedure before departure.

Answer: (C)

Deadhead describes the transport of crewmembers from one location to another to position for a trip or to return to their home base, and they’re not performing duties on that flight. This is the repositioning travel made as passengers (or non-working crew) so the next assignment can begin. It’s not about measuring flight time, nor about loading cargo, nor a security procedure.