Question

As soon as the ACS agent closes the door and the jetbridge is moving away, what must be done?

Option 1: Make the "Boarding Door is Now Closed" PA
Option 2: Initiate/Conduct All Call
Option 3: Arm assigned door
Option 4: Activate emergency lights

Answer 1

Once the ACS agent closes the aircraft door and the jet bridge moves away, the crew must conduct an All Call for door and slide arming, make a 'Boarding Door is Now Closed' announcement, and arm their assigned doors. Option 1 is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

This question relates to the procedures followed by an Airline Customer Service (ACS) agent after closing the door to an aircraft and before the plane departs. Once the ACS agent closes the door and the jet bridge is moving away, the crew must initiate/conduct an All Call to ensure that all doors are armed and cross-checked, and all slides are armed.

This is typically followed by making the 'Boarding Door is Now Closed' announcement to inform passengers that boarding has been completed and to prepare them for departure. Subsequently, each crew member will arm their assigned door, preparing it to be used in an emergency with the slides ready to deploy. This standard operating procedure is crucial for ensuring passenger safety and the readiness of the crew for any emergencies that may arise during takeoff or the flight.