Slang for the pilot of a jet fighter aircraft — someone who handles a fast, powerful military jet with the casual confidence of a rodeo cowboy working a horse.
Slang for the pilot of a jet fighter aircraft — someone who handles a fast, powerful military jet with the casual confidence of a rodeo cowboy working a horse. The term has swagger baked into it, implying not just technical skill but a certain reckless, adrenaline-chasing personality. By extension, it's also used loosely for astronauts, test pilots, and anyone whose job involves strapping into something that moves very, very fast and seeing what happens.
The recruiter described the role as ideal for any jet jockey who wanted to push the limits of high-altitude flight.
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(slang) The pilot of a jet fighter aircraft.
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(slang) An astronaut.
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