noun
- A female member of an air force, especially a junior enlisted rank in the Royal Air Force or similar air forces.
Usage: British English; military term; the female equivalent of aircraftman
Examples
- She joined the Royal Air Force and was promoted from aircraftwoman to senior aircraftwoman.
- The aircraftwoman performed maintenance checks on the aircraft.
- Many aircraftwomen serve in technical and administrative roles within the air force.
- An aircraftwoman's uniform displays the insignia of her rank and service branch.
- The training program prepared new aircraftwomen for their duties on the airbase.