Synonyms of aviator

aviator

noun

ˈā-vē-ˌā-tər 

as in pilot

one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft

the solo flight from New York to Paris by the aviator Charles Lindbergh captured the imagination of people around the world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pilot
• airman
• flier
• birdman
• copilot
• test pilot
• flyboy
• ace
• skipper
• bush pilot
• barnstormer
• captain

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of aviator

Carrara was remembered by longtime friend Kenneth Fosdick as an experienced aviator and a Vietnam War veteran. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Mix things up a bit with trendy oversized aviators—or go classic with cat-eye sunnies. — India Roby, Glamour, 16 July 2026

The Blue Angels flew a low pattern over the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday, sending chairs and umbrellas flying as beachgoers got an unexpectedly close look at the elite Navy aviators. — David K. Li, NBC news, 16 July 2026

Ukrainian aviators trained in France flew aboard two Mirage 2000B fighter jets alongside French air force pilots. — Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026