ground crew

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More than 100 other pilots, flight attendants and ground crew said farewell on the tarmac or greeted them when they landed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

After one flight, he parked his aircraft so askew that ground crew had to reposition the jet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

They drove off, giving one last look at the plane as the ground crew scurried around, readying it for the next day’s drop.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

Footage published by Australian outlet 7News showed the suspect being restrained by a passenger, while a member of ground crew and a pilot removed a utility belt containing tools that the suspect was carrying.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2025

And just the way the lack of sleep was a constant battle for the aircrew, so it was for the ground crew.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein