pilot in command US
See also: captain (UK)
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Definition of pilot in command - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

aviationTECH.USpilot holding final authority and responsibility for operating a specific flightTECH.US
  • Only the pilot in command can decide to divert the aircraft.
  • The pilot in command briefed the crew before passengers boarded the aircraft.
  • In an emergency, all instructions ultimately come from the pilot in command.
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Expressions with pilot

television pilotn.
standalone episode testing a new TV concept
They produced a television pilot to explore the show's potential.
crack pilotn.
highly skilled and exceptional pilot
The crack pilot landed the plane smoothly in bad weather.
pilot something throughv.
guide a plan or project through a difficult process
She piloted the bill through the committee successfully.
on automatic pilotadj.
operating without conscious control
He answered the questions on automatic pilot.
airplane pilotn.
person licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
The airplane pilot navigated through the storm safely.
airline pilotn.
professional who flies airplanes for an airline to transport people or goods
The airline pilot announced a brief delay before takeoff.

Expressions with command

command performancen.
task done to satisfy someone in authority
Completing the report was a command performance for the boss.
command the stagev.
draw focus and respect, leading the scene with confidence
She commanded the stage and held everyone’s eyes throughout the song.
command of the situationn.
control or authority over a situation
The manager's command of the situation impressed everyone.
at one's commandadv.
available for use whenever needed
He has a fleet of cars at his command.
at someone's commandadv.
available for someone to use or control
The team is at your command for the project.
your wish is my commandexp.
i will do whatever you want
Just tell me what you need; your wish is my command.
on commandadv.
in response to a specific signal or instruction
The lights turn on command.
be in command ofv.
have authority or control over people or things
She is in command of the entire team.
under someone's commandadv.
following someone's orders or instructions
The team worked efficiently under the manager's command.
command centern.
central point for controlling activities
The IT team set up a command center for the event.

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the main pilot responsible for the aircraft

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  1. French:commandant de bord, ...
  2. German:verantwortlicher Pilot, ...
  3. Italian:pilota comandante, ...
  4. Spanish:piloto al mando, ...
  5. Portuguese:piloto-comandante, ...
  6. Chinese:机长, ...
  7. Japanese:機長, ...
  8. Arabic:قادِم الطائِرَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:טַיָּס מְפַקֵּד, ...
  10. Russian:командир воздушного судна, ...
  11. Ukrainian:командир повітряного судна, ...
  12. Hindi:मुख्य पायलट, ...
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