flight engineer


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

Origin of flight engineer

1
First recorded in 1935–40

Words Nearby flight engineer

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How to use flight engineer in a sentence

  • That could have been any seasoned flight engineer who logged the requisite flying hours and showed calm under pressure.

  • "Look here," the flight engineer pointed through the window to the horizon ahead.

    The Brain | Alexander Blade
  • Cautiously the young flight engineer stretched his cramped legs across some gadgets in his crowded little compartment.

    The Brain | Alexander Blade
  • Sure, it was only a three-man crew—himself, a flight engineer, an astronavigator.

    Eight Keys to Eden | Mark Irvin Clifton
  • Tom caught his flight engineer's eye and signaled with his head that it might be a good idea to get rid of the students.

    Eight Keys to Eden | Mark Irvin Clifton
  • And the flight engineer got a black eye walking into a door.

    The Last Straw | William J. Smith

British Dictionary definitions for flight engineer

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

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