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Explanation: In aviation, they are called "stewards" like these members of trade union delegation:
United Airlines’ UK Union Meets With IAM
Sarah Wood , Customer Service Steward , TGWU ; John Mason , Ramp Steward , TGWU ; David Nolan , Cargo Steward , TGWU ... www.winpisinger.com/territories.asp?c=3358&R=1
I get the feeling that "cargo steward" is the proper translation in British English. I'm not so sure about American English, where I think the term steward, like stewardess, has gone out of fashion. But maybe not. Still, I thought "air cargo handler" sounded more like the person who loads the suitcases onto the plane, and it seems that the бортоператор has more of a managerial function than that. In any case, thanks to everyone who replied! 3 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer
To supplement Alexander's answer, here's a definition from военно-энциклопедический словарь for оператор: должностное лицо, выполняющее функцион. обязанности на нек-рых устройствах
(РЛС, станция наведения и др.) (there are 2 other unrelated definitions)
Управление бортовым погрузочно-
разгрузочным оборудованием возлагается на бортоператора (бортпроводника).
6.4. Ответственность за сохранность перевозимых грузов от момента их
погрузки в ВС в аэропорту отправления до сдачи их в аэропорту назначения
несет старший бортоператор (бортоператор) или сопровождающий грузы
представитель отправителя, а при отсутствии их — бортпроводник или другой
член экипажа, ответственный за груз.
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Explanation: In aviation, they are called "stewards" like these members of trade union delegation:
United Airlines’ UK Union Meets With IAM
Sarah Wood , Customer Service Steward , TGWU ; John Mason , Ramp Steward , TGWU ; David Nolan , Cargo Steward , TGWU ... www.winpisinger.com/territories.asp?c=3358&R=1
George Koundelev Local time: 15:48 Works in field Native speaker of: Russian PRO pts in category: 13
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I get the feeling that "cargo steward" is the proper translation in British English. I'm not so sure about American English, where I think the term steward, like stewardess, has gone out of fashion. But maybe not. Still, I thought "air cargo handler" sounded more like the person who loads the suitcases onto the plane, and it seems that the бортоператор has more of a managerial function than that. In any case, thanks to everyone who replied!
The Air Load Master then goes to the aircraft where he has about 1 hour to prepare for flight. All role equipment needed to perform the task must be checked. Next, the aircraft is checked, both internally and externally. The cargo must be checked to ensure that it is prepared in accordance with current regulations, it is adequately restrained to prevent movement during flight and is correctly positioned to ensure that the aircraft's weight and balance limitations are not exceeded at any stage of the flight. This is the most critical aspect of the Air Load Master's job. Finally, catering arrives from the In-Flight Catering section.
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ИНСТРУКЦИЯ
О ПОРЯДКЕ ПРИОБРЕТЕНИЯ, УЧЕТА, ХРАНЕНИЯ
И ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ ЕДИНЫХ УДОСТОВЕРЕНИЙ ЧЛЕНОВ ЭКИПАЖЕЙ
ГРАЖДАНСКИХ ВОЗДУШНЫХ СУДОВ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ
Judging from the article, Flight Engineer is an officer position, closer to "бортмеханик" in Russian.
Бортоператор doesn't have to be an officer or have a college diploma, an associate degree or a trade school/trade college diplomas should suffice.
Generally, "бортоператор" is responsible for operating some specific equipment aboard an aircraft, often not essential to the flight functionality but rather indended for some special use of the particular type of aircraft. Many references use "бортоператор" for the position operating still and video cameras installed in a plane or chopper.
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flight attendant (в зависимости от контекста, разумеется)
Explanation: 1A6X1 - FLIGHT ATTENDANT
Air Force enlisted job descriptions and qualification factors. 1A6X1 - FLIGHT ATTENDANT ... functions. Manages flight attendant activities and related duties. Related DoD Occupational ... Administers qualification flights for flight attendant duties. Discussing findings and ...usmilitary.about.com/od/airforceenlistedjobs/a/afjob1a6x1.htm - 29k - Cached - More pages from this site - Save
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Performs preflight, through-flight, and post flight inspections of aircraft emergency, cabin, and galley equipment. Operates aircraft systems and equipment such as electrical, interphone, doors, exits.
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The translation workplace 
