airman

• Personne qui pilote un aéronef ou qui fait partie de son équipage.

A noun referring to a person who operates or serves as a crew member on an aircraft.

1. Aircraft operatorB1formal

   A person who flies or operates an aircraft, such as a pilot or crew member.

   Membre d'équipage navigant

   • The airman skillfully landed the plane during the storm.
   • She trained for years to become a qualified airman.
   • The airman checked the instruments before takeoff.

   Synonymesaeronautaviatorflierflyerpilot

2. Military rankB1formal

   A member of the air force, especially one of the lowest ranks.

   Aviateur (grade militaire)

   • The airman was awarded a medal for bravery.
   • He enlisted as an airman in the Royal Air Force.
   • The airman followed orders to secure the base.

   Synonymesaircraftman