noun General Slang

Rotorhead

ROH-ter-hed · noun · slang

A helicopter pilot.

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Definitions

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A pilot who flies helicopters.

“The rotorheads flew nap-of-the-earth all night.”
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Rotorhead In A Sentence

The rotorheads flew nap-of-the-earth all night.

Origin & Usage

U.S. military aviation slang.

People Also Ask

What is a rotorhead?

A rotorhead is a helicopter pilot, named for the rotor system of the aircraft they fly.

Is rotorhead an insult?

No, it is casual aviation slang and is not derogatory.

Does rotorhead mean anything besides a pilot?

In aviation slang it refers to helicopter pilots; the word 'rotor head' can also literally mean the mechanical hub that holds a helicopter's rotor blades.

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