backseater

Meaning

1. noun A navigator, WSO, RIO, or, other crewman, who accompanies the pilot of an aircraft.
2. noun Synonym of back-seat gamer.
3. noun Someone who occupies a seat near the back of something.

Similar words

copilot back-seat driver rear gunner tail gunner observer leaderman frontseater pilot chair seater jet jockey

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