person controlling an aircraft in flight
An aircraft pilot is a person who controls and operates an airplane while it's flying. This role matters because pilots are responsible for safely transporting passengers and cargo through the air, making them essential to modern aviation and travel.
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U.S. Army Air Forces test pilot Lt. F.W. "Mike" Hunter wearing a flight suit in October 1942
An aircraft pilot, or aviator, is an individual who controls an aircraft's flight by operating its directional controls. Other aircrew members, such as navigators and flight engineers, are also considered aviators because they assist in operating the aircraft’s navigation and engine systems. Aircrew members like drone operators, flight attendants, mechanics, and ground crew are not classified as aviators.
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