Aircrew（cockpit crew ＆ cabin crew）are the personnel who operate an aircraft or do works in flight.The composition of the crew depends on the type of aircraft as well as the purpose of the flight.For a civilian aircrew，it usually covers aviator（pilot-in-command〈PIC〉and first officer，second of ficer，third of ficer），flight engineer，purser and flight attendant.
The captain，or pilot-in-command，flies the airliner and is responsible for the safety of passengers and cargo.The captain is in command and makes all of the decisions.The position is comparable to that of the captain of a ship at sea.Most airlines require the age of a pilot candidate to be from 23 to 60 years.Weight must be normal for the captain，and his vision or vision with correctable lenses should be 20／20.400 to 1，000 hours of flying is the standard set by the Federal Aviation Administration（FAA）.
The copilot assists the captain.After serving some time as copilot，the copilot may become a captain.Pilots advance according to seniority.Both pilots and copilot earn more on international runs than on domestic flights.In the case of long range flights，there may be an additional pilot，called a second officer.The flight engineer is responsible for mechanical performance of the airline.Applicants must be less than 35 years old.Height and weight requirements are the same as for pilots.A flight engineer must have at least high school education and FAA license in US.One airline requires 600 hours of solo flying；another，four years of aircraft mechanic experience.
Flight attendants or cabin crew（historically known as stewards／stewardesses or air hosts／hostesses）are members of an aircrew employed by airlines primarily to ensure the safety but also the comfort of passengers aboard commercial flights as well as on charter flights.Most of them are women，although there are men stewards.The number of flight attendants follows from international safety regulations.For larger planes one flight attendant per 50 passenger seats is needed.A purser may be in charge of the cabin crew.Before takeoff a stewardess helps passengers put away luggage and instructs them in the use of safety belts and oxygen masks.In flight she serves food and supplies such magazines，mints，gums and pillows.
The In-flight Service Manager（ISM），Cabin Service Manager（CSM）.The title associating with this crew member differs from airline to airline.These crew are mainly found on larger aircraft types and are in charge of the running of the cabin.They report when the cabin is secure for takeoff and landing，deliver on-board announcements，and any broken or missing emergency equipment items to the pilots after the preflight check.They generally operate the doors during routine flights as well as hold the manifest and account for all money and required paperwork and reports for each flight.2～4 Senior Crew Members may also be on board the larger aircraft types.In-flight Service Managers are flight attendants that have been promoted through the ranks— Flight attendant→Senior crew member→Purser→In-flight Service Manager.To reach this position the crew member must have had a mandatory amount of service years within the airline or airlines prior to changing airline.Further training is mandatory，and In-flight Service Managers typically earn a higher salary than flight attendants because of the added responsibility.
Most airlines require that female attendants be at least 20 years of age.Preferred height is generally between 5 feet 2 inches and 5 feet 9 inches；weight，between 100 and 140 pounds.Minimum uncorrected vision is 20／50 in each eye，but some airlines allow stewardess to wear contact lenses or plain eyeglasses in flight.Good posture and a pleasing personality and voice are important.
Flight attendants are generally expected to show a high level of personal grooming.They are expected to wear uniforms and use appropriate cosmetics，and all attendants must have very high levels of personal hygiene.Attendants on international airlines must speak foreign languages.Airlines provide special training courses for attendants.Some courses take six weeks.Like pilots，attendants earn more on international flights.And airlines pay expenses of flight crew while away from the base station.
Cockpit crew must pass a physical examination every six months and demonstrate proficiency in flight.They ensure the safety of the plane.And cabin crew attend to passenger'needs throughout the flight and provide a high level of customer service.They are expected to be friendly，enthusiastic and courteous at all times.The work of air cabin crew may be stressful and demanding，but it is also a varied，interesting and rewarding role.
Civilian Aircrew
●Aviator(www.xing528.com)
○Pilot-in-command
○First officer
○Second officer
○Third officer
●Flight engineer
●Purser
●Flight attendant
●In-flight service manager
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