airman
n. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɛɹmən// UK //ˈeəmən// air·man
n. a person who works in the air force or flies planes. It is a formal word for a pilot or a soldier in the sky.
n. a member of the air force or a person who flies aircraft. Often used in formal or military contexts to distinguish from a naval officer or a ground soldier.
The airman checked the fuel levels before takeoff.
After years of training, the young airman was finally promoted to the rank of captain.
The airman's meticulous attention to detail during the pre-flight inspection prevented a potential mechanical failure that could have endangered the entire crew.
From air + -man.