pilot in command
noun1
Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The pilot in a one-pilot flight crew.
2
Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The member of a two-pilot flight crew who has strategic control, is responsible for initiating crew resource management, and has ultimate responsibility for the safety of the aircraft.
- Coordinate terms
- co-pilot, copilot, PF, pilot flying, pilot monitoring, pilot not flying, PM, PNF