FAA Air Traffic and Workforce Plan Terms

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Across
  1. 4. What is the term for the area surrounding an airport that is controlled for safety reasons?
  2. 7. The AVS workforce falls into three broad categories: safety ______, safety technical, and operational support.
  3. 8. What is the term for the vertical distance of an aircraft above mean sea level?
  4. 9. The term '_________ procedure' refers to the pre-defined path aircraft follow for landing, ensuring safe and efficient airport arrivals.
  5. 10. What is the term for the instruction issued to an aircraft to climb to a higher altitude?
  6. 12. The term '_______' is used to describe an aircraft's horizontal distance above the ground level, a critical factor in flight safety.
  7. 13. The term '_________ route' refers to the designated path that aircraft follow after takeoff to safely navigate away from the airport.
  8. 14. What term is used to describe the process of an aircraft moving from one altitude to another?
Down
  1. 1. To better compete with aviation industry recruitment, AVS offers a number of ________, such as leave enhancements and new hire pay flexibilities.
  2. 2. What is the term for a flight that is not under the control of air traffic control?
  3. 3. The term '_______ ceiling' describes the maximum altitude at which an aircraft can maintain a specified rate of climb. It is a crucial parameter for flight planning.
  4. 5. The term '_________ airspace' refers to the airspace in which air traffic control (ATC) services are provided and where pilots must adhere to ATC instructions.
  5. 6. What term is used for a delay or _________ pattern is used when an aircraft needs to wait before landing?
  6. 10. The term 'air traffic control __________' refers to the instructions given to pilots to maintain safe separation from other aircraft while in controlled airspace.
  7. 11. The ________ support staff responsibilities include finance and budget, administrative tasks, research, and planning.
  8. 14. The safety _________ staffing category describes those positions providing specialized support to enable safety critical staff to perform their jobs.
  9. 15. The term '_______' refers to the specific area at an airport where aircraft are parked, loaded, and serviced.