Starter in a gas range (5)

I believe the answer is:

pilot

(Other definitions for pilot that I've seen before include "Person in charge of aircraft" , "Controller of aircraft" , "Aviator" , "Airman" , "experimental programme" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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