airman

noun5

1. •
   A member of an air force.
2. •
   A person of a rank in the U.S. Air Force above airman basic and below airman first class.
3. •
   A pilot of an aircraft.
4. •
   A naval seaman, especially one in the U.S. Navy, who works on and/or handles aircraft.
5. •
   A person employed in one of several aviation-adjacent professions other than flight crew, such as a mechanic or air traffic controller.