flight engineer

noun

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

flight engineer

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

First recorded in 1935–40

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.

Cautiously the young flight engineer stretched his cramped legs across some gadgets in his crowded little compartment.

Sure, it was only a three-man crew—himself, a flight engineer, an astronavigator.

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.

And the flight engineer got a black eye walking into a door.

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