Spirit guide?

I believe the answer is:

pilot

(Other definitions for pilot that I've seen before include "Guide, leader" , "This person can be found in a plane or a boat" , "Plane flyer" , "Navigate" , "Guide - flier" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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