aircrew

or air crew

[ air-kroo ]

noun

1. U.S. Air Force. the crew of an aircraft.

aircrew

/ ˈɛəˌkruː /

noun

1. sometimes functioning as plural the crew of an aircraft

Word History and Origins

Origin of aircrew¹

First recorded in 1920–25; air ¹ + crew ¹

Example Sentences

The government immediately tightened quarantine rules for aircrew members, requiring hotel stays for up to 14 days.

From ProPublica

Local aircrew members were allowed to serve a weeklong quarantine at home, a concession to the grueling mental health effects and impracticality of losing staff to weeks of hotel quarantine every time they returned.

From ProPublica

Vincent says aircrews can become quite nostalgic when they step off the plane for the last time.

From Fortune

The Malaysian authorities are doing the opposite: impugning the aircrew without any tangible evidence.

From The Daily Beast

Strength matters too for a grounded helicopter pilot or a captured aircrew.

From The Daily Beast

Browne notes that about 90% of the prisoners of war held by North Vietnam were downed pilots and aircrew.

From The Daily Beast

In leaving the aircraft, the aircrew who handle deplaning normally leave first, followed by passengers in order of seniority.

From Project Gutenberg