When must flight attendants scan their ID badge?

When must flight attendants scan their ID badge?

• A. Both on boarding and during deplaning prior to door closure
• B. Only on boarding
• C. Only during deplaning prior to door closure
• D. Never

Answer: (A)

Scanning your ID badge is a security and accountability step that confirms you’re an authorized crew member on the aircraft and records your presence at key moments. Doing it at both times—during boarding and again during deplaning before the door closes—provides a complete log of who is on the flight and who leaves, which supports safety, security, and accurate crew manifests. On boarding, the scan verifies you’re cleared to access the aircraft and helps ensure the cabin crew roster is accurate as passengers begin to board. During deplaning, scanning before the door closes ensures everyone is accounted for as passengers depart and the aircraft is properly secured before the door is shut for departure, or after passengers have deplaned and before final checks. This dual-record process prevents gaps in accountability and aligns with standard security procedures.

Scanning your ID badge is a security and accountability step that confirms you’re an authorized crew member on the aircraft and records your presence at key moments. Doing it at both times—during boarding and again during deplaning before the door closes—provides a complete log of who is on the flight and who leaves, which supports safety, security, and accurate crew manifests.

On boarding, the scan verifies you’re cleared to access the aircraft and helps ensure the cabin crew roster is accurate as passengers begin to board. During deplaning, scanning before the door closes ensures everyone is accounted for as passengers depart and the aircraft is properly secured before the door is shut for departure, or after passengers have deplaned and before final checks. This dual-record process prevents gaps in accountability and aligns with standard security procedures.