Cockpit colleague perhaps good to introduce to new airman (9)
I believe the answer is:
navigator
'cockpit colleague' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'good to introduce to new airman' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'good' could be 'g' (abbreviation) and 'g' is found in the answer.
'to' is present in the answer.
'new' could be 'n' (common abbreviation eg NT for New Testament) and 'n' is located in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
'perhaps' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for navigator that I've seen before include "reliable guide" , "crew member" , "sailor" , "course director" , "Co-driver" .)