ground crew

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ground crew¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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.

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

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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.

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Dutifully, I handed my passport and boarding pass to a member of BA ground crew, who glanced at them both and waved me through.

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However, once the passengers were on board, a ground crew member advised the departing helicopter pilot that the airspace was clear.

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