EAWS - Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Flight Deck and Airfield Safety Questions and Answers

Question 1

During flight operations, a crew member wearing a purple jersey is observed on the flight deck. What is this individual's role?

Accepted Answer

Aviation Fuel Crew

Answer

Aircraft Handling and Chock Crewman

Answer

Ordnance Handling Personnel

Answer

Plane Captain

Question 2

Which of the following is a primary safety concern and a major cause of premature aircraft engine replacement, requiring constant vigilance on the flight deck and airfield?

Accepted Answer

Foreign Object Damage (FOD)

Answer

Hydraulic fluid spills

Answer

Improper hand signals

Answer

Corrosion

Question 3

A Sailor is preparing to work on the flight line. Which of the following combinations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory?

Accepted Answer

Steel-toed safety shoes, cranial helmet, protective eye goggles, and leather gloves

Answer

Flight suit, steel-toed boots, and sunglasses

Answer

Coveralls, hearing protection, and a float coat

Answer

Protective jersey, leather gloves, and a whistle

Question 4

An F/A-18E Super Hornet has just landed and is being taxied onto the apron. You notice the plane director gives a signal by extending their arms outward and then sweeping them forward and upward. What does this signal indicate to the pilot?

Accepted Answer

Proceed straight ahead

Answer

Stop

Answer

Insert chocks

Answer

Slow down

Question 5

On an airfield, what is the purpose of the paved or unpaved sections on the ends of the runways, known as overrun areas?

Accepted Answer

To provide a deceleration area for aborting or overshooting aircraft

Answer

To provide a staging area for emergency response vehicles

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To allow aircraft to calibrate their compass systems

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To serve as a temporary aircraft parking location

Question 6

While working on the flight deck, you observe an individual in a white jersey with a green cross. What is their primary role?

Accepted Answer

Medical Personnel

Answer

Air Boss

Answer

Landing Signal Officer

Answer

Safety Observer