FIRSTOFFICER

First officer

In commercial aviation, the first officer is the second pilot of an aircraft. The first officer is second-in-command of the aircraft, to the captain who is the legal commander. In the event of incapacitation of the captain, the first officer will assume command of the aircraft.

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first officer

Noun

  1. The copilot of an aircraft.
  2. The chief mate of a merchant ship.
  3. The executive officer, second in command of a naval vessel.
  4. The most senior civil servant in the United States Foreign Service, with responsibility for running an embassy under the authority of and reporting to the ambassador.
  5. Air Transport Auxiliary rank corresponding to Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force.
  6. Women's Royal Naval Service rank corresponding to Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy.


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