aircrewman

noun

Meaning

A member of an aircraft's operating crew who is not the pilot or navigator, typically responsible for specialized tasks like loading cargo, operating onboard sensors, or managing defensive systems.

Examples

The aircrewman signaled to the pilot that the emergency door was securely locked.
After years of service as an aircrewman, he decided to apply for flight school to become a pilot.

Synonyms: crew member, flight crew, airman, loadmaster

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aircrewman

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛərkruːmən/

Definition

A member of an aircraft's operating crew who is not the pilot or navigator, typically responsible for specialized tasks like loading cargo, operating onboard sensors, or managing defensive systems.

Examples

The aircrewman signaled to the pilot that the emergency door was securely locked.
After years of service as an aircrewman, he decided to apply for flight school to become a pilot.

Synonyms of aircrewman

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