What is a Flight Attendant (FA)?

• A. A qualified individual assigned by the company to perform all duties required by the FAA in the cabin of the aircraft
• B. A pilot who operates the aircraft from the left seat
• C. A member of the maintenance crew responsible for repairs mid-flight
• D. A ground-based supervisor coordinating inflight services

Answer: (A)

A flight attendant is a qualified airline crew member assigned to the cabin to perform all duties required by the FAA in the cabin during flight. This means they handle safety and security tasks, such as giving preflight briefings, checking that emergency equipment is ready, assisting passengers, and guiding evacuation if needed, all in coordination with the pilots. They’re trained by the airline and certified to carry out these cabin duties under federal regulations, staying with passengers and ensuring a safe, orderly environment throughout the flight. They are not pilots who operate the aircraft, not maintenance personnel making repairs mid-flight, and not ground-based supervisors; their focus is the cabin and its passengers.