Aircrew

Aircrew, also called flight crew, are personnel who operate an aircraft while in flight. The composition of a flight's crew depends on the type of aircraft, plus the duration and purpose of the flight.

Commercial aviation

Flight deck positions

In commercial aviation, the aircrew are called its 'Flight Crew'. Some flight crew position names were originally derived from nautical terms, and also indicated a rank, or command structure similar to that on an ocean-going vessel, quickly allowing for executive decision making during normal operations or emergency situations. Historical flightdeck positions include: