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A pilot is a crew member who flies the airplane. A pilot must be licensed by the FAA to fly an airplane. He has to be licensed to fly a specific type airplane. An aeronautical engineer is a person who helps design an airplane. That is a term for a college degree. They are also referred to as aerospace engineer. In the US, the engineer does not have to be licensed. He only has to meet the criteria of the company who designs the airplane. A mechanic is a person who is licensed to repair an airplane or build an airplane. I mention this because in Europe, the term "engineer" can sometimes refer to a mechanic. The FAA does license some engineers to be the industry representative for the FAA and to approve design changes to meet the Federal Regulations. These are called Designated Engineering Representatives.

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