Captain
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000948
The pilot in command of an aircraft, holding the ultimate responsibility for the safety of the flight, its crew, and passengers. This individual possesses the highest level of certification and experience among the flight crew. The captain makes all final decisions regarding flight operations, navigation, and emergency procedures.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000948 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Aviation maintenance |
| Synonyms | pilot; pilot in command |
| See also | Pilot |
| Translations | German: Kapitän; Spanish: capitán; French: commandant de bord |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Captain",
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"definition": "The pilot in command of an aircraft, holding the ultimate responsibility for the safety of the flight, its crew, and passengers. This individual possesses the highest level of certification and experience among the flight crew. The captain makes all final decisions regarding flight operations, navigation, and emergency procedures.",
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"pilot",
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],
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],
"translations": {
"de": "Kapitän",
"es": "capitán",
"fr": "commandant de bord"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/captain/"
}
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