Aeronautics

Aeronautics

The branch of science that deals with flight aerodynamics and with the operation of all types of aircraft.

Industry: Aviation

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ceramic magnet

Aviation; Aeronautics

A permanent magnet made by pressing together a mixture of ceramic material and sintered magnetic particles. Ceramic magnetic material is called ferromagnetic ceramic.

crewmember

Aviation; Aeronautics

A person aboard an aircraft for the purpose of operating the aircraft in flight.

air traffic control specialist

Aviation; Aeronautics

A person authorized by the FAA to provide air traffic control service.

airframe mechanic

Aviation; Aeronautics

A person holding a certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration that authorizes him or her to perform maintenance and inspections on the airframe of FAA-certificated aircraft.

airman

Aviation; Aeronautics

A person involved in flying, maintaining, or operating aircraft.

vendor

Aviation; Aeronautics

A person or business that sells something.

mechanic

Aviation; Aeronautics

A person skilled in repairing mechanical devices. The Federal Aviation Administration issues a license for aircraft mechanics, and there were two ratings used with this license: airframe and ...