flight engineer

noun

1. a member of an aircraft crew responsible for the mechanical systems, fueling, and servicing of the craft.

flight engineer

noun

1. the member of an aircraft crew who is responsible for the operation of the aircraft's systems, including the engines, during flight

Word History and Origins

Origin of flight engineer¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Earlier in the jet age, more pilots were on the flight deck, along with navigators and flight engineers.

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It had a pilot, a co-pilot and a flight engineer.

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In the meantime, the flight engineer stopped the bleeding on the captain's arm by using his shirt as a torniquet.

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Upstairs, two flight engineers will sit at consoles to monitor the launch.

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“Without regular exercise, we would lose significant muscle mass and bone density,” said Jessica Meir, a scientist and astronaut who has served as a flight engineer on the International Space Station.

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