flight engineer

noun

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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of flight engineer¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Upstairs, two flight engineers will sit at consoles to monitor the launch.

From BBC

“Without regular exercise, we would lose significant muscle mass and bone density,” said Jessica Meir, a scientist and astronaut who has served as a flight engineer on the International Space Station.

From Washington Post

In the 1950s, commercial aircraft cockpits were more crowded, typically with a captain, first officer or co-pilot, a flight engineer, a navigator and a radio operator.

From Seattle Times

She hoped it would contain a belated birthday greeting from her husband, Army flight engineer 1st Lt.

From Science Magazine

What would normally be the passenger cabin is outfitted with computers and racks of instruments where flight engineers monitor all aspects of the flight.

From Seattle Times