What is the minimum crew?

What is the minimum crew?

• A. 6
• B. 7
• C. 9
• D. 8

Answer: (D)

The number is driven by how many crew are needed to safely operate and service a flight. The flight deck must have two pilots at all times. For a typical long-range 787 operation, the cabin needs enough attendants to handle passenger service and, if necessary, evacuations, based on seating and regulatory expectations. On the 787, that minimum cabin staffing is six attendants, which together with two pilots gives eight crew members total. That’s why eight is the minimum. The other options would understate the required cabin staffing for a standard 787 operation.

The number is driven by how many crew are needed to safely operate and service a flight. The flight deck must have two pilots at all times. For a typical long-range 787 operation, the cabin needs enough attendants to handle passenger service and, if necessary, evacuations, based on seating and regulatory expectations. On the 787, that minimum cabin staffing is six attendants, which together with two pilots gives eight crew members total. That’s why eight is the minimum. The other options would understate the required cabin staffing for a standard 787 operation.