Pilot; airman (7)
I believe the answer is:
aviator
This clue is a double definition.
'pilot' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'airman' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
(Other definitions for aviator that I've seen before include "One flying aircraft" , "Ace, say," , "Flyer, pilot" , "Woman in a flying machine" , "Navigator of the air" .)