Atlas Air Flight Attendant Training Practice Test

Replacing the operating crew of a flight with a new crew is called a crew change. This term describes the process of swapping in a fresh group of pilots and/or cabin crew to operate the next leg or flight segment, usually on the ground at a stop or between duties, to satisfy duty-time limits and ensure adequate rest for safety and fatigue management. It’s the specific action of handing over control from one crew to another, rather than planning schedules or describing the aircraft’s layout.

This term is distinct from crew pattern, which is about how crews are scheduled over days and trips; configuration, which refers to the aircraft’s interior layout; and COMAIL/COMAT, which relates to onboard mail or company materials.