crew chief
A 'crew chief' is a leader responsible for coordinating and supervising a team in various fields, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and correctly.
Definition
B2General
(technical)The leader or supervisor of a group of workers, especially in manual labor or technical fields.
Example
- The crew chief directed the team to complete the construction project on time.
B2Sports
(chiefly US, sports)The head official or referee who oversees the officiating crew and ensures the rules are enforced correctly.
Example
- The crew chief made the final call on the disputed play.
C1Aviation
(military)An in-flight aircraft maintenance technician responsible for the maintenance and operation of military aircraft.
Example
- The crew chief ensured the aircraft was ready for the mission.
B2Racing
(technical)The leader of a pit crew in motorsports, responsible for making strategic decisions during pit stops.
Example
- The crew chief called for a tire change during the race.
B2Automotive
(technical)The leader responsible for coordinating vehicle maintenance and operations, often using real-time tracking systems.
Example
- The crew chief monitored the vehicle's maintenance schedule using the tracking system.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "crew chief":
first officerroad captainflight directorjet jockeytail gunnerground staffchief petty officerchief of stafftechnical sergeant