Navigator

usgb/ˈnævɪɡeɪtər/
noun

The person who decides the route for a ship or an aircraft.

The ship's navigator led us safely through the rough ocean.
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Often appears as...

  • ship's navigator
  • aircraft navigator
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Professional Role

Navigator used in maritime or aviation context refers to a key professional on the vessel or aircraft.

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With the navigator's expertise, we avoided the storm.
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Not the Pilot

Do not confuse navigator with the pilot; the navigator plots the course, the pilot controls the vehicle.

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The navigator charted the course while the pilot flew the plane.
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