Cabin Crew entering flight deck during the flight

homerjay2005

hi all,

is it normal nowadays for cabin crew to have the lock code to the flightdeck and enter into it during flight?

happened on a flight yesterday and i though it was very unusual. one of the crew just walked up to the door, put in the code and in he went.

i would have though this wasnt allowed, though i guess they are allowed in there during the flight, if one of the flight crew leaves for a break.

ninebeanrows

I've often seen them going in to serve a coffee / snack etc.

I'd say the pilots make the final call after the code entry but not sure on that

goingnowhere

All the cabin crew did was enter the code to sound the buzzer to request access

The cockpit crew typically through CCTV visually confirm the person entering is crew and push the release button

Typically the cockpit visit is pre-arranged, so cockpit calls up to say a pilot need to use the bathroom, cabin crew, lock front lav, buzz in, enter, close door, pilot comes out

It would not be appropriate to discuss the security procedures beyond this

KwackerJack

Whether Check is on the button

My GF is a No1 and all cockpit entries and exits are approved by the pilots and the No1 must step in and never leave 1 pilot alone!

Any other reason for entry are discussed by the flight crew and No1 before takeoff .

medoc

Would any of the cabin crew have training in flight operation basics. To assist one of the flight crew if someone becomes incapacitated etc?

Foggy43

medoc wrote: »

Would any of the cabin crew have training in flight operation basics. To assist one of the flight crew if someone becomes incapacitated etc?

No. Just think what this could lead too. I'm pretty sure this possibility has been thought of before

KwackerJack

medoc wrote: »

Would any of the cabin crew have training in flight operation basics. To assist one of the flight crew if someone becomes incapacitated etc?

I know several cabin crew who are private pilots and commercial pilots heading for ATPL.

goingnowhere

Normal policy is the cabin crew will have been briefed as to the removal of the incapacitated pilot and to take the seat and read check lists etc as instructed by the pilot.

Typically you would try to see if there is a company pilot or indeed anyone with a pilots licence onboard before you find a cabin crew member reading the check list

That said it is perfectly possible to land a modern jet with only one pilot.

Irish Steve

Please stay on topic, off topic posts will be removed

duskyjoe

Better again, close the thread.

TopTec

duskyjoe wrote: »

Better again, close the thread.

Why? Nothing is being discussed that puts safety at risk.

TT