ground crew

American  

noun

1. ground personnel responsible for the maintenance and repair of aircraft.

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Etymology

Origin of ground crew

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

After one flight, he parked his aircraft so askew that ground crew had to reposition the jet.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then the guys on the ground crew on the launch pad saw a flash fire break through the craft’s shell, which was quickly swallowed in smoke.

From Literature

Helicopter footage captured by NBC7 News showed smoke engulfing several hillside structures as ground crews attacked the flames with hoses and a fixed-wing plane dropped water from above.

From Los Angeles Times

They drove off, giving one last look at the plane as the ground crew scurried around, readying it for the next day’s drop.

From Los Angeles Times

An EasyJet spokesperson told the BBC its ground crew had to ensure non-checked bags were within maximum dimensions "to safely and securely fit", and that rules were made clear to customers when they booked.

From BBC