Key JC terms and abbreviations

surreal1221

surreal1221

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Matt13C said:
I think it might be helpful for a list of acronyms and abbreviation meanings. I know when I first started reading this site, which was not that long ago, I felt very lost and still come across things I do not understand. Things like IOE and DPE and many others I can not think of right now had me using the search and google to find a definition. I finally broke down and asked what they meant.

Could help other noobs get past the initial culture shock of the JC community.
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Alright guys/gals, we've been called into action.

I'll start with as many abbreviations I can think of for right now.

PFT: Pay for Training
PFJ: Pay for Job

IOE: Initial Operating Experience
DPE: Designated Pilot Examiner
AME: Aeromedical Examiner

PPL: Private Pilot License
CMEL/SEL: Commercial Multi Engine Land/Single Engine Land
IA: Instrument Airplane
CFI: Certificated Flight Instructor
CFI-I: Certificated Flight Instructor-Instrument
MEI: Multi-Engine Instructor

IAP: Instrument Approach Procedure
STAR: Standard Arrival Route
SID: Standard Instrument Departure
DP: Departure Procedure
ODP: Obstacle Departure Procedure

VFR: Visual Flight Rules
IFR: Instrument Flight Rules

Part 61: Certification of Pilots and Flight Instructors
Part 91: Operating Rules for the majority of General Aviation operators
Part 121: Operating Rules for 121 Certificated companies
Part 135: Operating Rules for 135 Certificated companies
Part 141: Part 61 on steroids (used by 141 certificated flight training establishments)

FO: First Officer
CAPT: The Boss
FA: Flight Attendant

JC: JetCareers
FI: FlightInfo
APC: Airline Pilot Central
PPW: Pro Pilot World

ALPA: Airline Pilot's Association

Okay. . .Next up. Perhaps after we have all exhausted our resources, we can get this sticky'd and placed into the archive for search-ability purposes.
 
Some random ones...

RVR -Runway Visual Range
DA- Decision Altitude (Instrument approaches) or Density altitude (aircraft performance)
DH- Decision Height
MDA- Minimum Descent Altitude
TDZ- Touchdown zone
TOC- Top-of-Climb
TOD- Top of Descent
FOD- Foreign Object Damage
IMC- Instrument Meteorological Conditions
VMC- Visual Meteorological Conditions
FAF -Final Approach Fix
MAP- Missed Approach Point
VDP-Visual Descent Point
RVSM- Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums
ETOPS- Extended-Range Twin-Engine Operational Performance Standards
FSDO-Flight Standards District Office
ASRS-Aviation Safety Reporting System
AIM- Aeronautical Information Manual
PHAK-Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
TFR- Temporary Flight Restriction
ADIZ- Air Defense Identification Zone
CA - Captain
NOTAM - Notice to Airmen
FAR- Federal Aviation Regulations
ILS -Instrument landing System
VOR- Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range
NDB- Non-directional radio beacon
DME- Distance Measuring Equipment
TACAN- Tactical Air Navigation
VORTAC-VOR+TACAN
GPS-Global Positioning System
CONUS-Continental United States
WAAS-Wide Area Augmentation System
EFC- Expect Further Clearance
EDCT-Expect Departure Clearance Time
TT -Total Time
ETE- Estimated Time Enroute
ETA- Estimated Time of Arrival
GS- Ground Speed or Glideslope (Instrument approaches)
TAS-True Airspeed
CAS-Calibrated Airspeed
MEL-Minimum Equipment List
APU- Auxiliary Power Unit
WX- Weather
MX- Maintenance
OTS- Out of Service
FOI- Fundamentals of Instructing
PTS-Practical Test Standards
XJT- ExpressJet
ASA-Atlantic Southeast Airlines
SKW-Skywest airlines
MAG- Mesa Air Group
FBO- Fixed Base Operator
A&P- Airframe and Powerplant mechanic
A/P- Autopilot
RNP- Required Navigation Performance
HSI- Horizontal Situation Indicator
VASI- Visual Approach Slope Indicator
PAPI- Precision Approach Path Indicator
ATP- Airline Transport Pilot
ICAO- International Civil Aviation Organization
CASS- Cockpit Access Security System
TIPH- Taxi into Position and Hold
TCAS- Traffic Collision Avoidance System
RA- Resolution Advisory (TCAS)
METAR- Aviation Routine Weather Report
TAF- Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
FA (weather)- Area Forecast
PIREP- Pilot Report
FSS- Flight Service Station
ATIS- Automatic Terminal Information Service
OOTSK- Order of the Sleepless Knights
INDOC- Airline Indoctrination training
PIC- Pilot in Command
TPIC- Turbine Pilot in Command (flight time)
DT-Doug Taylor

Mods feel free to eliminate stuff if needed...
 
######## new guy, that's what

This is cool but I really don't think it should be a sticky
 
PGT said:
F-ing new guy, that's what

This is cool but I really don't think it should be a sticky
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So long as people stay on topic, I don't see why not.

I wouldn't suggest it be sticky here in the Gen Topics, but down in the Archive.
 
Thanks everyone! This will definitely help noobs like myself understand more conversation and hopefully allow us to become active, contributing members of the board quicker.
 
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Just give it some time though before making requests for what "XXX" means. I'm sure as the west coast crowd starts getting on we'll have a few pages of abbreviations to help you guys out.
 
surreal1221 said:
So long as people stay on topic, I don't see why not.

I wouldn't suggest it be sticky here in the Gen Topics, but down in the Archive.
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I think it should be stickied in the member announcement section. Since that is where you have to make your initial post most are likely to see it and read it. Just my .02 though.
 
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