Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who operates an aircraft: An "airman" is someone who pilots or flies an aircraft, such as an airplane or helicopter. This term is often used in military or formal contexts.
   • A member of an air force: In a military context, an "airman" can refer to an enlisted member of an air force, particularly one who is not an officer.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The experienced airman skillfully navigated the plane through the storm.
  • He served as an airman in the Royal Air Force for ten years.

Advanced Usage

• "Airman First Class": A specific enlisted rank in the United States Air Force, above Airman Basic and below Senior Airman.
  • After completing technical training, she was promoted to Airman First Class.

Variants and Related Words

• Airmen (n): The plural form of "airman".
  • The airmen received their deployment orders.
• Airwoman (n): A female who operates an aircraft or serves in an air force. (Less common, "airman" is often used as a gender-neutral term in official contexts).
  • She was recognized as a distinguished airwoman.

Synonyms

• Pilot: A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.
• Aviator: A pilot, especially one in the armed forces.
• Flyer / Flier: A person who flies an aircraft.

Related Phrases

• Airman's Medal: A United States military decoration awarded for heroic actions not involving combat.
  • He was awarded the Airman's Medal for rescuing civilians from a burning building.

Noun

1. someone who operates an aircraft