Definition
A planned operation in which one or more parachutists exit an aircraft in flight, typically conducted in published or NOTAM-identified areas and altitudes so other pilots can avoid the drop zone.
Plain English
Skydivers jumping out of an aircraft on purpose, usually in a known location announced ahead of time so other aircraft can stay clear.
Context Anchor
Seen in preflight notices and briefing information when parachute jumping activity is planned near a route, airport, or practice area.
Why Pilots Care
Pilots must identify PJE areas to maintain safe separation from descending parachutists and avoid potential collisions.
Grounding Statement
If PJE is listed for a location and time, picture people descending through the air under parachutes in that area.
Intuition Check
Exercise does not mean physical workout here; it means a planned parachute-jump activity or training event.
Example Sentence 1
A NOTAM advised of a PJE in progress over the airport from the surface up to 13,000 feet, so we requested a routing well clear of the drop zone.
Example Sentence 2
Due to PJE in progress, the flight was rerouted to maintain clearance from the drop zone.