this assignment for merit criteria

1. Introduction
 I’m here going to present about a day in life of the
cabin crew.
 Embarkation procedure for cabin crew.
 Pre-flight checks.
 On ground.
 After take off.
 Before landing.
 after landing
 Disembarkation procedure for cabin crew.

2. .

3. Content
• Airline : Cathay pacific.
• Flight destination : Bangalore to Hongkong.
• Aircraft type : Airbus 330-320
• Flying timing : 5.00hr.
• Reporting time : 1:30am
• Departure time : 3.00am.
• Meal service : Break fast.
• Arrival time : 11.30(local time)

4. Cathay pacific A 330.
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5. Airbus 330

6. A 330
 My position on board is Flight steward.
 I’m handling R1
Airframe details
DOOR Aircraft type A 330-342
R1 L1 Engine 2
R2 L2 First flight 23-5-1995
R3 L3 Age 15.6 years
R4 L4
Range Long
Airframe status Active
PAX 294

7. Arranged my items previous days itself
 Uniforms must be cleaned and pressed.
 Passport.
 Flight documents.
 Shoes.
 Socks.
 Belts.
 Watches.
 Eye wear.
 Name Badges.
 Blazer.

8. 1 hour before ready for transportation
Wake up at 23.00 and shave clean and
trim and wear my uniform and be ready.
The shaffer driven will come at 24.00.
The driver will take my babbage and I get
into the car.
Cab will reach airport at 1.00.
I catch the shuttle bus and I will go to the
briefing room.

9. 1 hour before ready for transportation

10. 1.00am-1.15am go before 15min to the briefing
room.
Arriving 15 minutes earlier has given me time
to check my cabin manual to refresh myself
with the emergency procedures and location of
emergency equipment for the aircraft I
operating on for this flight.

11. 1:15 – 1:45 The pre-flight brief.
 I’m going to the pre-flight briefing which is being
held on the briefing room and the senior crew talks
through the flight details.
 This will normally include the order in which the
services will operate for the flight, our responsibilities
for the day and if there are any passengers with
special needs flying i.e. you may be given the
responsibility to explain the emergency facilities to a
blind passenger on the particular aircraft you are
operating on.
 I should also be prepared to be asked questions
regarding safety and emergency procedures for that
aircraft.

12. The pre-flight brief

13. 1.45am-2.00am Embarkation procedure for cabin crew
 Breath analyzer.
 At the time of check-in the cabin crew hands over
baggage which is checked by the airport security
and sealed. Anything which is above the weight
limit or which is not allowed to be carried is usually
handed over to the Agent at the time of check-in.
 Getting the landing permit for immigration.
 Security will check the cabin crew and allow to get
in to the aircraft.

14. Embarkation procedure for cabin crew

15. 2.00am- Check aircraft
 It’s now time for me and my team to check that have enough meals, drinks and
duty free for the passengers, stock all the toilets with the necessary hand towels
and tissues making sure its kept clean and tidy throughout the whole flight and
the emergency equipments.
1) Asbestos Gloves. 13) Smoke goggles.
2) Fire axes. 14) Manual release tools.
3) Exit/door with slide rafts. 15) Life vest.
4) Radio beacon. 16) Descent device.
5) First-aid –kit. 17) Oxygen bottles with first-aid mask.
6) Physician’s kit. 18) Oxygen bottles with full-face mask.
7) Fire-extinguisher Halon.
8) Fire-extinguisher- Water.
9) Harness.
10) Megaphone.
11) Seat belts.
12) Safety barrier straps.

16. Emergency equipments
Pre-flight check.
 In correct location.
Asbestos gloves
 In correct location.
 Secured with strafes.
Fire axe
 Needle on the pressure cage should be in
 The green go band.
Slide

17. Pre-flight check
In location.
Secured with strafes.
Radio beacon  In location.
 Secured with strafes.
 Doctor certificate intact.
 Check expiry date (6 months).
 Yellow plastic seal intact not red seal.
 Number on the seal should be same as
First aid kit on the certificate.

18. Pre-flight check
 In correct location.
 Secured with strafes.
 Doctor certificate intact.
 Expiry date (6 months).
 Yellow plastic seal should be insert and not
red.
 Number on the seal same as number on the
Physician’s kit doctor certificate.
 In location.
 Secured with starts.
 Safety pin intact.
 Check the expiry date.
Fire extinguishers halon

19. Pre-flight check
 In location.
 Secured with strafes.
 Wire seal intent.
Fire extinguishers water  Expiry date.
 In correct location
 Secured with strafes.
 Press the push to talk button if you
getting the sound or not
 Check the battery.
Megaphone

20. Pre-flight check
In correct location.
Smoke goggles
In correct location
Manual release tool

21. Pre-flight check
 Orange life vest is only for crew.
 In location
Life vest for crew  Count the number.
 Yellow life vest is only for
passenger.
 Random check under the PAX seat
Life vest for passenger
for availability and spare life vest
on the overhead compartment
 In location
Descent device

22. Pre-flight check
 In location.
 Secured with straps.
 Pressure cage should be In
green zone and not red zone.
 Mask should available.
Oxygen gas
 In location.
 Secured with straps.
 Pressure cage should be In
green zone and not red
zone.
Oxygen full covered  Mask should available.

23. 02:30 – greet the passenger
Now the passengers are on the way,
this is my final chance to check that
my uniform is immaculate and
presentable, all that’s left to do is
smile and greet the passengers as
they board and help them to find
their seats if needed.
Remember I’m the face of the
airline so plenty of welcoming
smiles are essential.

24. Greeting the passenger

25. 02:50 - Preparation to take off
 It is now time to perform the safety demonstration so
passengers can familiarize themselves with all the aircraft's
emergency facilities.
 This will include pointing out the available emergency exits
and lighting, the use of oxygen masks, seat belts and life
jacket.
 Crew will complete the demonstration by checking through
the cabin ensuring seatbelts are fastened and loose articles
are secure for take off.
 Crew will announce to the passenger to sit appride.
 All the passengers are now seated and the aircraft pushes
back and prepares to run on the runway.
 Crew will now take their seat for take off.

26. Preparation to take off

27. 03:10 - Services during the flight
 Once the aircraft is airborne crew will be released from the seat.
 Crew will perform the duties as discussed in the pre-flight brief and now its
time to start work.
Services which can be offered in the following:
 Headsets for the in house entertainment
 Drinks service
 Breakfast service
 Tea & Coffee
 Cold towels offered to passengers to freshen up after their meal
 Clearing & collecting the meal trays from the passenger
 Duty free goods.
 During this time you must also remember to check the toilets every 20 minutes
to make sure that they are clean and stocked up.
 Deal with a number of questions and queries and most importantly maintain the
safety and comfort for all of the passengers.
 Then crew will give the disembarkation form to passenger.

28. Services during the flight

29. 11:30(local time) - Landing at Hongkong airport
 Crew will finish the service and take their seats
for landing.
 Once landed crew must say goodbye to the
passengers.
 After duties to include are restocking the bars for
the drinks service, catering, toilets, take out any
rubbish from the seat pockets and ensuring all
passengers have reading literature i.e. airline
magazine, safety card, in-flight sales brochure and
a sick bag.
 Crew will have to complete a security check to
ensure no one has left any suspecting packages on
board as this is obviously taken very seriously.

30. Landing at Hongkong airport

31. Disembarkation from Hongkong airport

32. Area of rest

33. Area of rest
After disembarkation from
airport.
I get into the Shaffer driven
car.
The cab will take to the
hotel.
I enjoy the facilities of hotel
and planning for next day.

34. Bibliography
www.wikipedia.com
www.A day work of cabin crew.com
Aviation module.
Answer.com
www.anna.aero/wp-c
www.cabincrew.com
www.forumofjetphotos.com
www.cathaypacific.com

35. Conclusion
From this I understood a day
work of cabin crew.
Embarkation and
disembarkation procedure..
I conclude the assignment is
great experience for me.