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

Newsom, standing in the river in aviator shades, his dark blue shirt unbuttoned to the sternum, shrugged and acknowledged the point. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Black Pointed-Toe Boots Moore’s pointed-toe black boots—along with a pair of ultra-trendy aviator sunnies, of course—add a stylish, elevated touch to her outfit. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 12 Sep. 2026

At least two former pilots have said 21 Air did not give their aviators enough time to rest in between flights, violating takeoff-speed protocols and retaliating against anyone who brought safety issues to light. — Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

In fact, Leon Kauffer and Emile Souter were both demobilized French aviators in their early 20s, and well out of their depth. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026