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aircraftsman

aircraftsman

8.8
A junior military rank in the Royal Air Force for people who have joined it
  • noun
  • /ˈɛəkrɑːfts.mən/
  • Jargon
translation icon : aerotécnico
  • As an Aircraftsman, she was responsible for maintaining the aircraft in top condition.

Examples

  • During the ceremony, Aircraftsman Johnson was recognized for his exemplary service.

  • Thank you... Aircraftsman Daniels, sir.

    Lancaster Skies (2019)

  • The general spoke highly of Aircraftsman Smith for his dedication and skill.

Synonyms

airman
vsaircraftsman
28 3.5

A person who flies or helps fly planes in the air force

is a specific junior noncommissioned rank rather than a general role
aircraftman
vsaircraftsman
  • Jargon
9.3

The lowest rank in the Royal Air Force held by new members

is a junior noncommissioned rank that can be above the very lowest
aircraftwoman
vsaircraftsman
  • UK
8.7

A woman in the Royal Air Force with a low rank who is not an officer

is the gender neutral name for that junior noncommissioned rank
aircraftswoman
vsaircraftsman
  • Jargon
8.2

A woman in the British Royal Air Force who is not an officer

is the gender neutral name rather than a female specific title

How Senior

sergeant
422 3.9
corporal
  • Specialized
450 4.3
aircraftsman
  • Jargon
8.8

Surface Forms

aircraftsman singular
aircraftsmen plural

Morphology

aircraftsman = aircraft + man (transparent) = aircraft + man

The sense is a straightforward compound meaning a person associated with or serving with aircraft; a linking 's' may appear orthographically but does not obscure the compound structure.

Etymology

The word aircraftsman comes from aircraft ('a vehicle that flies') and craftsman ('a worker who makes or fixes things'). So an aircraftsman is literally a person who works on aircraft, which fits the junior Royal Air Force rank for people who maintain and help repair planes.