Which term describes a staff or supervisory position above wing level that is required to actively fly?

• A. Airplane
• B. Boss Bee/Bird
• C. Cats
• D. Dragon

Answer: (D)

In aviation resource management, you’ll often distinguish between roles that are directly involved in flight operations (line) and those that provide supervisory or specialist support (staff). A position above the wing level that must actively fly is a supervisory role that stays current in the cockpit so it can oversee operations from within the flight environment and maintain authority and credibility with the crew.

The term in this item is designed to capture that idea—a high-level supervisor who still flies. Among the given terms, this label best fits that concept. The other options are not terms used to describe aviation supervisory roles; they don’t convey the idea of a person who both supervises and actively participates in flight.