Aircraft pilot
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For technical reasons, "Pilot #5" redirects here. For the 1943 film, see Pilot No. 5.
"Aviator", "Jet pilot", and "Pilot" redirect here. For other uses, see Aviator (disambiguation), Jet pilot (disambiguation), and Pilot (disambiguation).
"Aviatrix" redirects here. For a discussion of the role of women in aviation and aeronautics, see Women in aviation.
An aircraft pilot or aviator is a person who controls the flight of an aircraft by operating its directional flight controls. 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. Other aircrew members, such as drone operators, flight attendants, mechanics and ground crew, are not classified as aviators.
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In recognition of the pilots' qualifications and responsibilities, most militaries and many airlines worldwide award aviator badges to their pilots.