Airways Vocabulary

Cabin Crew

• A group of pilots responsible for flying the aircraft.

• A collective term for flight attendants and other personnel responsible for passenger safety and service within the aircraft cabin.

• The team that manages the airport ground services.

• A term used for the maintenance crew of the aircraft.

Ground Crew

• Personnel responsible for aircraft maintenance, loading and unloading cargo, and other ground operations.

• Individuals who pilot the aircraft during flights.

• Staff who manage in-flight services and passenger assistance.

• Technicians who design and manufacture aircraft components.

Flight Dispatcher

• A professional who plans and monitors flight paths, considering factors like weather conditions, fuel requirements, and air traffic to ensure safe and efficient operations.

• An individual responsible for the maintenance and repair of aircraft.

• A person who sells tickets and manages customer service at an airport.

• A pilot who operates the aircraft during flights.

Aircraft Mechanic

• A technician who inspects, repairs, and maintains aircraft systems and components to ensure airworthiness and compliance with safety regulations.

• A professional who designs aircraft and oversees their construction.

• An individual responsible for flying aircraft and ensuring passenger safety during flights.

• A specialist who manages airport operations and logistics.

Avionics Technician

• A specialist who installs, inspects, and repairs an aircraft's electronic systems, including navigation, communication, and flight control systems.

• A professional who designs aircraft structures and materials.

• An engineer who focuses on the aerodynamics of aircraft.

• A technician responsible for the maintenance of aircraft engines.

Flight Attendant

• A crew member responsible for ensuring passenger safety and comfort, providing services, and demonstrating emergency procedures during flights.

• A person who pilots the aircraft and navigates during the flight.

• A ground staff member who checks in passengers and manages baggage.

• A security personnel who ensures safety at the airport.

FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)

• The U.S. governmental body responsible for regulating civil aviation and maintaining air traffic control.

• A private organization that oversees airline safety standards.

• An international agency that manages global air traffic regulations.

• A military branch responsible for air defense operations.

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)

• The highest certification for pilots, allowing them to act as pilot-in-command on scheduled airline flights.

• A certification for private pilots to fly solo.

• A certification that allows pilots to fly only in good weather conditions.

• A basic certification for flight attendants.

Drone Pilot

• An operator who controls unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for various purposes, including surveillance, photography, and delivery services.

• A person who designs and builds drones for commercial use.

• An individual who operates manned aircraft for transportation.

• A technician who repairs and maintains drones.

Commercial Pilot

• A licensed pilot who is authorized to be compensated for flying duties, often operating passenger or cargo flights for airlines.

• A pilot who flies only for personal enjoyment and does not receive payment.

• A pilot who is in training and has not yet received their license.

• A pilot who operates military aircraft and is not allowed to fly for commercial purposes.