The ground crew
Example: Ground crew supports aircraft operations on airport ground
Definition
"The ground crew" refers to the team of personnel responsible for supporting aircraft operations on the airport ground, including tasks such as maintenance, refueling, loading, and guiding aircraft during arrival and departure.
Etymology
The term "the ground crew" originates from the combination of 'ground', referring to the airport surface area, and 'crew', meaning a group of workers or team. It reflects the essential support staff working on the ground rather than in the air to ensure aircraft are ready for flight.
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"The ground crew" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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