copilot
/ˈkoʊˌpaɪlət/
noun
- A second pilot who assists the main pilot in flying an aircraft.
- The copilot handled the radio communications during the flight.
- She trained for two years to become a copilot on commercial jets.
- The captain and copilot worked together to land the plane safely in the storm.
Synonyms
verb
- To serve as a copilot for an aircraft.
- After years of flying small planes, she was asked to copilot a 747.
- He will copilot the plane on the long overseas route.
- They let the trainee copilot the flight under supervision.