NIM27007 - Special Cases: Class 1 - Aircrew: DL - Definition of Airman
Regulation 111 of the Social Security (Contributions) Regulation 2001 (SSCR 2001) (SI 2001 No 1004)
Regulation 111 of the SSCR 2001 defines airman as a person who is, or has been, employed under a contract of service (entered into in the UK with a view to its performance, in whole or in part, while the aircraft is in flight) either as a
- pilot
- commander
- navigator
- other member of the crew of any aircraft
Or is employed in any other capacity on board any aircraft for the purposes of the aircraft or its
- crew
- passengers
- cargo or mails
This definition does not include members of HM Forces - see NIM32000 onwards.