flight engineer

n. The crew member responsible for the mechanical performance of an aircraft in flight.

flight engineer

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

flight′ engineer`

n. a member of an aircraft crew responsible for the mechanical systems, fueling, and servicing of the craft. [1935–40]

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flight engineer - the flight crewman responsible for mechanical operation while in flightaircrewman - a member of an aircrew

flight engineer

Brevet adorned by a flight engineer. Similar brevets are adorned by flight engineers of most armed forces.A flight crewmember of a large aircraft who is responsible for the power plant operation and its monitoring. He or she may also be responsible for operation of some other specified mechanical systems of the aircraft, including the electrical systems. He or she also may be given the additional responsibility of supervising the turn-around servicing of the aircraft.

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noun the flight crewman responsible for mechanical operation while in flight

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