(a) Definitions- In this title, the following definitions apply: 

(1) ADVANCED QUALIFICATION PROGRAM- The term `advanced qualification program' means the program established by the Federal Aviation Administration in Advisory Circular 120-54A, dated June 23, 2006, including any subsequent revisions thereto. 

(2) AIR CARRIER- The term `air carrier' has the meaning given that term in section 40102 of title 49, United States Code.

(3) AVIATION SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM- The term `aviation safety action program' means the program established by the Federal Aviation Administration in Advisory Circular 120-66B, dated November 15, 2002, including any subsequent revisions thereto. 

(4) FLIGHT CREWMEMBER- The term `flight crewmember' has the meaning given the term `flightcrew member' in part 1 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. 

(5) FLIGHT OPERATIONAL QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM- The term `flight operational quality assurance program' means the program established by the Federal Aviation Administration in Advisory Circular 120-82, dated April 12, 2004, including any subsequent revisions thereto. 

(6) LINE OPERATIONS SAFETY AUDIT- The term `line operations safety audit' means the procedure referenced by the Federal Aviation Administration in Advisory Circular 120-90, dated April 27, 2006, including any subsequent revisions thereto. 

(7) PART 121 AIR CARRIER- The term `part 121 air carrier' means an air carrier that holds a certificate issued under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations.