What term describes the transportation of a crewmember from one point to another to cover a trip or return to base?

• A. Deadheading
• B. Repositioning
• C. Crew Rotation
• D. Standby

Answer: (A)

Deadheading describes the situation where a crewmember is transported to another location to start a trip or to return to base, without actually operating the flight leg themselves. The crew member is on the move as a passenger or in a duty-capable state to be in the right position for the schedule, not to fly that leg. This keeps flights staffed by the assigned crew while allowing the necessary positioning to occur.

Repositioning would involve moving the aircraft or the crew to a different location to support operations, not specifically to begin or end a particular trip. Standby refers to being available to fly if needed but not currently assigned to a trip. Crew rotation is about scheduled changes of crews between trips or bases.