---
kind: "section"
citation: "14 C.F.R. § 135.349"
title: "14"
number: "135.349"
heading: "Flight attendants: Initial and transition ground training."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/14/135.349"
---

# §135.349. Flight attendants: Initial and transition ground training.


Initial and transition ground training for flight attendants must include instruction in at least the following—

- (a) **General subjects—**
  - (1) The authority of the pilot in command; and
  - (2) Passenger handling, including procedures to be followed in handling deranged persons or other persons whose conduct might jeopardize safety.
- (b) **For each aircraft type—**
  - (1) A general description of the aircraft emphasizing physical characteristics that may have a bearing on ditching, evacuation, and inflight emergency procedures and on other related duties;
  - (2) The use of both the public address system and the means of communicating with other flight crewmembers, including emergency means in the case of attempted hijacking or other unusual situations; and
  - (3) **Proper use of electrical galley equipment and the controls for cabin heat and ventilation.**

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, 41706, 44701-44702, 44705, 44709, 44711-44713, 44715-44717, 44722, 44730, 45101-45105; Pub. L. 112-95, 126 Stat. 58 (49 U.S.C. 44730).

### Source

Source: Docket 16097, 43 FR 46783, Oct. 10, 1978, unless otherwise noted.