first officer

/F ER1 S T AO0 F AH0 S ER0/
noun
  1. 1

    The copilot of an aircraft.

  2. 2

    The chief mate of a merchant ship.

  3. 3

    The executive officer, second in command of a naval vessel.

  4. 4

    The most senior civil servant in the United States Foreign Service, with responsibility for running an embassy under the authority of and reporting to the ambassador.

  5. 5

    Air Transport Auxiliary rank corresponding to Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force.

  6. 6

    Women's Royal Naval Service rank corresponding to Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy.

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