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

Ted Williams lost nearly five full seasons of his magnificent career while serving as a Marine aviator during World War II and Korea. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

The Infamous Flight Jacket No piece from the film – except perhaps Maverick’s aviators – is more closely tied to its costume design than the pilot jacket. — Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Premiering in May 2027, the film will profile its namesake, the controversial aviator who helmed the first uninterrupted solo flight across the Atlantic. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

On the nonfiction side, World War II women aviators called Atta-Girls! — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026