Flight attendants: Initial and transition ground training

This regulation establishes the minimum topics that must be covered when flight attendants receive their initial or transition ground training under Part 135 operations (commuter and on-demand air carriers).

The training must cover general subjects including the pilot in command's authority and procedures for handling passengers who might threaten safety, such as disruptive or deranged individuals.

For each specific aircraft type the flight attendant will work on, training must include:

• Physical characteristics relevant to emergencies (ditching, evacuation procedures)
• How to use the public address system and communicate with flight crew, including emergency communication methods during hijackings or unusual situations
• Proper operation of galley equipment and cabin environmental controls

This ensures flight attendants understand both their role in the crew hierarchy and have practical knowledge of the specific aircraft systems they'll need to operate and emergency procedures they'll need to execute. The regulation sets baseline training standards but doesn't limit operators from providing additional instruction.

*This is a plain-English summary for study only. The official 14 CFR text on this page is controlling — always read the current regulation and consult a CFI.*