Lentäjinä

Lentäjinä is a Finnish term that translates to "as pilots" or "in the capacity of pilots". It is used to describe individuals who are performing the duties or occupying the role of a pilot. This can encompass a wide range of aviation professionals, from commercial airline captains and co-pilots to military aviators, private pilots, and even those operating drones or other uncrewed aerial vehicles when acting in a piloting capacity.

The term emphasizes the function and responsibility associated with operating an aircraft. When someone is referred to as lentäjinä, it implies they possess the necessary skills, training, and certification to navigate and control an aircraft safely. This includes understanding aerodynamics, navigation, meteorology, aircraft systems, and emergency procedures. The context in which lentäjinä is used will often specify the type of aviation involved, such as civil aviation, military operations, or recreational flying. The collective noun "lentäjät" refers to pilots in general.