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Jumbo pilot radio operator turned away (6)

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I believe the answer is:

mahout

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'jumbo pilot' 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?

'radio operator turned away' is the wordplay.
'radio operator' becomes 'ham' (I've seen this in another clue).
'turned' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'away' becomes 'out' (synonyms).
'ham' backwards is 'mah'.
'mah'+'out'='MAHOUT'

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(Other definitions for mahout that I've seen before include "jumbo? I'll see to it" , "Elephant keeper and driver" , "Elephant keeper/driver" , "Elephant-driver" , "Person navigating Jumbo" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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