chief pilot
Top flight commander
A chief pilot is the senior pilot in an aviation organization, responsible for overseeing flight operations, pilot training, and safety standards.
In airlines or charter companies, the chief pilot supervises other pilots and ensures regulatory compliance: The chief pilot reviewed the new procedures before implementation.
The role combines flying duties with administrative authority.
- captainOne who commands
- cockpitPilot's control compartment
- flight deckPilot's control area
- aviatorOne who pilots aircraft
- flightAerial journey by aircraft
airman · commander · squadron · airline · flight crew · navigation · air traffic · uniform · wings · throttle · altitude · runway · control · authority · veteran · instructor · license · flight hours
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Auxiliary aircraft operator
first officer · second-in-command · second officer · student pilot · flight engineer
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