AVIATION JOBS
I fly airplanes and transport passengers. Who am I?
A pilot.
Where do airplanes take off and land?
On a runway.
True or False: A flight attendant flies the airplane.
False. A pilot flies the airplane.
Which adverb means 100% of the time?
Always.
True or False: The airplane's 'black box' is actually black.
FALSE! It is usually bright orange.
I check and repair aircraft engines. Who am I?
An aircraft mechanic.
What do we call the place where aircraft are repaired or stored?
A hangar.
Complete: Pilots always _____ the weather before a flight. (check / checks)
Check.
Which adverb means 0% of the time?
Never.
Why do airplane windows have rounded corners? A) They look nicer. B) They help reduce stress on the aircraft. C) They are cheaper.
B) They help reduce stress on the aircraft.
I help passengers during a flight. Who am I?
A flight attendant.
Complete: Passengers wait at the _____ before boarding.
Gate.
True or False: A mechanic should ignore safety alerts.
False. Mechanics should never ignore safety alerts.
Complete: Mechanics _____ work at night. Use an adverb meaning 'a veces'.
Sometimes. Mechanics sometimes work at night.
Why do airplane windows have a tiny hole? A) For ventilation B) To help regulate pressure C) To hear outside sounds
B) To help regulate pressure between window panes.
I work in a control tower and guide aircraft. Who am I?
An air traffic controller.
Put these actions in order: board the plane / check in / go to the gate.
First, check in. Then, go to the gate. Finally, board the plane.
Correct this sentence: The pilot don't check the weather.
The pilot doesn't check the weather.
Correct the sentence: Pilots check always the weather.
Pilots always check the weather.
Why do passengers have to open their window shades during takeoff and landing?
A) To enjoy the view.
B) To help passengers and crew see outside in an emergency.
C) To let more sunlight into the aircraft.
B) To help passengers and crew see outside in an emergency.
Describe TWO responsibilities of an aircraft mechanic. Use Present Simple.
An aircraft mechanic inspects engines and repairs aircraft.
Name THREE different parts of an airport and explain what happens in TWO of them. Use complete sentences.
Runway — Airplanes take off and land on the runway.
Hangar — Mechanics inspect and repair aircraft in the hangar.
Control tower — Air traffic controllers work in the control tower.
Say TWO complete sentences about good aviation safety habits.
Example: Pilots always check the weather. Mechanics always follow safety procedures.
"The aircraft mechanic is always checks the engine, and the pilots are never ignore safety alerts."
"The aircraft mechanic always checks the engine, and the pilots never ignore safety alerts."
What do pilots say over the radio when they have a serious emergency during a flight?
“Mayday, Mayday, Mayday!”