Airplane Jobs & Roles
Who helps passengers and gives snacks
Flight Attendant
Where does the pilot sit?
Cockpit
Which instrument shows altitude?
Altimeter
What do you need to board a plane?
Boarding Pass
What is the place where planes park for repairs called?
Hangar
Who loads and unloads luggage
Baggage Handler
What part helps the plane lift into the air?
Wing
Which instrument shows if the nose is up or down?
Attitude Indicator
Where do passengers wait before boarding?
Gate
True or False: The pilot flies the airplane.
True
Who keeps airplanes safe by fixing them
Mechanic
What part changes lift and drag during flight?
Aileron
Which instrument shows if you're climbing or descending?
Vertical Speed Indicator
What is the area where luggage spins around for pickup?
Baggage Area
What is the speed of the aircraft measured in?
Who tells the pilot when it's safe to take off or land
Air Traffic Controller
What is attached to the tail to control pitch?
Elevator
Which instrument shows the aircraft's heading?
Heading Indicator
What is the document allowing you to board a flight?
Boarding Pass
When the pilot banks right, which way does the plane turn?
Right
Who is in charge of controlling plane traffic in the sky?
Air Traffic Controller
What is the horizontal part at the back of the airplane called?
Horizontal Stabilizer
Which instrument measures airspeed?
Airspeed Indicator
What is a "departure" in airport terms?
The act of an aircraft leaving the airport
What does a "vertical speed indicator" measure?
If you're climbing or descending