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flight engineer

noun

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

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Nearby words

flight attendant, flight bag, flight capital, flight control, flight deck, flight engineer, flight feather, flight formation, flight indicator, flight instrument, flight leader

Origin of flight engineer

First recorded in 1935–40
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British Dictionary definitions for flight engineer

flight engineer

noun

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