Chain of Command consists of which roles?

• A. PIC, SIC, FA
• B. Captain, First Officer, Flight Attendant
• C. Pilot in Charge, Safety Officer, Attendant
• D. FAC, SIC, CREW

Answer: (A)

The key idea is understanding who has authority and who follows it on the aircraft. The Pilot in Charge is the person with final authority for the flight, responsible for safety and decisions. The Second in Command supports the Pilot in Charge, handles tasks as needed, and can take over command if the Pilot in Charge is unavailable. The Flight Attendant is part of the cabin crew who ensures passenger safety and follows directions from the flight deck team during normal operations and emergencies. Together, these roles form the on-board chain of command.

Other options swap in different titles or add roles that aren’t part of the standard command line described here—like Safety Officer or a generic “Crew”—or use common terms that aren’t the ones emphasized in this material (such as Captain and First Officer). The familiar trio that matches the defined structure is Pilot in Charge, Second in Command, and Flight Attendant.