Co-pilot (Noun)
Meaning
A relief pilot on an airplane.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The captain's co-pilot took control of the plane during the long-haul flight to allow the captain to rest.
- As the co-pilot, it was her responsibility to monitor the aircraft's instruments and navigation systems.
- The co-pilot's voice came over the intercom, announcing the plane's descent into the destination airport.
- During the emergency, the co-pilot helped the captain to troubleshoot the problem and find a solution.
- After completing her training, she was certified as a co-pilot on commercial airliners and began flying on scheduled routes.