airman

noun — 5 senses

airman

noun

UK /ˈɛə.mən/ · US /ˈɛɹ.mən/

Etymology From air + -man.

1

A pilot of an aircraft.

2

A person employed in one of several aviation-adjacent professions other than flight crew, such as a mechanic or air traffic controller.

3

A member of an air force.

4

A person of a rank in the U.S. Air Force above airman basic and below airman first class.

5

A naval seaman, especially one in the U.S. Navy, who works on and/or handles aircraft.

Derived terms
airman first class, airmanship, Tuskegee airman
Related terms
airwoman

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