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the people who make sure the plane you trust with your life doesn't fall out of the sky.
means the teams of mechanics, fuelers, baggage handlers, and marshallers who service, load, and turn around an aircraft between flights.
from aviation split into air and ground the moment planes needed refueling — by wwii, ground crews were essential military roles keeping fighters combat-ready between sorties.
turnaround timecan be under 30 minutes for short-haul flights
marshaller signalshand signals predate radio, still used today
pilots trust blindlynever inspect the work themselves before flying