People who operate aircraft obtain a pilot licence.
The term aviator ( aviateur in French), now archaic, was formerly used for a male pilot. The term aviatrix ( aviatrice in French), now archaic, was formerly used for a female pilot. de La Landelle in Aviation Ou Navigation Aérienne ("Aviation or Air Navigation"). The first recorded use of the term aviator ( aviateur in French) was in 1887, as a variation of aviation, from the Latin avis (meaning bird), coined in 1863 by G. In recognition of the pilots' qualifications and responsibilities, most militaries and many airlines worldwide award aviator badges to their pilots. Other aircrew members, such as drone operators, flight attendants, mechanics and ground crew, are not classified as aviators. Some other aircrew members, such as navigators or flight engineers, are also considered aviators because they are involved in operating the aircraft's navigation and engine systems.
"Mike" Hunter wearing a flight suit in October 1942Īn aircraft pilot or aviator is a person who controls the flight of an aircraft by operating its directional flight controls.
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