Dormitory checks are completed upon assuming duty, every hour on the top of the hour, when the flight leaves the dormitory and when relieved from duty. Dormitory checks will include:
- Lockers secured
- Fire/safety hazards
- Conservation of utilities
- Civilian luggage room secured
- Window screens secured
- Front exit secured
- Flight office
- Dayroom
- Utility room
- Fire exits
- Interconnecting door (RH&T only)
- Exterior latrine door (ATC only)
Accountability Checks
Accountability checks are done for the safety and security of trainees:
- Upon assuming duty, ensure you know the number of trainees assigned, including temporarily assigned trainees (Ask the flight MTI if there are any temporary trainees if you are not sure)
- Hourly, count all trainees in the dormitory including temporarily assigned or housed trainees (e.g., holdover trainees). Annotate the number of trainees assigned, present and missing in the EC log; to include the reason why each trainee is missing.
- Check the LATRINE every 15 MINUTES. Visually check the shower area, drying area and latrine stalls in case a trainee is sick or hurt and needs assistance. Latrine checks ARE NOT reported to the CQ, unless there is an emergency.
- If trainees are missing from the dormitory or found violating safety policies, immediately report the incident to your MTI or supervisory personnel, if in the dormitory. If they are not available, report the incident to CQ.
Window Cover/Shield
The EC must ensure the sliding window cover (shield), and hinged covers that can be secured in the open position, are open at all times with the exception to the following conditions which require the cover to be closed:
- Showering
- Changing clothes
- During lights out
- Unoccupied dormitory
** For safety, hinged window covers that cannot be secured in the open position must remain in the closed position unless in use.
If the EC has to open the window cover when any trainee is showering or changing, they are to follow these procedures:
- Ensure both the hallway and the latrines are secure BEFORE opening the window cover.
- Shout, “CLEAR THE HALL; SECURE THE LATRINE!”
- The remaining trainees in the dormitory will echo this statement, ensuring everyone hears the announcement.
- The second EC will stand by the latrine door and ensure no trainee exits without being fully dressed while the window cover is open
- Trainees will NOT echo directions during lights out, unless it is an emergency