Which term refers to a pilot second-in-command whose duties include assisting or relieving the Captain during manipulation of the aircraft controls, including takeoff and landing?

• A. First Officer
• B. Co-Pilot
• C. Captain-in-Training
• D. Second Pilot

Answer: (A)

The term for the pilot who is second-in-command and assists or relieves the Captain during manipulation of the aircraft controls, including takeoff and landing, is First Officer. In airline operation, the First Officer sits alongside the Captain and shares flight deck duties, helping manage the aircraft controls, monitor systems, and handle workload so both pilots can maintain safe operation, including during critical phases like takeoff and landing. While Co-Pilot is often used informally to refer to the same role, First Officer is the formal designation for the second-in-command. Captain-in-Training describes someone not yet qualified to be Captain, and Second Pilot is not a standard term in aviation.