Airman (5)
'airman' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for aviator that I've seen before include "Woman in a flying machine" , "Airman" , "He travels up" , "Air pilot" , "Flyer, pilot" .)
'airman' is the definition.
(I know that pilot is a type of aircraft pilot)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for pilot that I've seen before include "Guide, leader" , "One-off programme" , "Aviator" , "Flier or helmsman" , "Plane's operator" .)