In general context, airman can refer to any enlisted personnel in the U.S. Air Force or Other Ranks in the Royal Air Force (in which airwoman is also seen). More informally, it can refer to any member of an air force or to any pilot, military or civilian.
In FAA parlance an airman is anyone in control of an aircraft.
Airman insignia
(U.S. Air Force)
In the U.S. Air Force, Airman is the second lowest enlisted rank, just above Airman Basic and below Airman First Class.
Seaman insignia
(Airman variation)
Seaman
Apprentice
insignia
(Airman variation)
In the U.S. Navy Airman is a rate (job title) for those who manage naval aircraft, either onboard an aircraft carrier or on a shore station.
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