aviator noun3 •An aircraft pilot, especially a military pilot. The use of the word may imply claims of superior airmanship, as in navy aviator vs. air force pilot.Ruth Elder was known for her beauty and acting, but her real dream was to become the female version of transatlantic aviator Charles Lindbergh. — 2016 •(no longer used) An experimenter in aviation. •(no longer used) A flying machine. formsaviators