A helmsman (also called pilot or helm officer) was a title given to the crewmember who directs the travel of an aquatic craft or spaceship from the helm.
History and specifics[]
The term originates from old navy tradition, perhaps as far back as the 16th century.
In the Earth Starfleet and the Federation's Starfleet, the helm position was the primary pilot of a starship, sometimes working in tandem with a navigator or science officer reading ship's star charts. By the 24th century, the helm and navigation roles had been consolidated into the role of flight controller.
Notable individuals[]
22nd century[]
23rd century[]
- Ensign Demora Sulu
- Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu
24th century[]
- Ensign Wesley Crusher
- Ensign Nog
- Ensign Prynn Tenmei
- Lieutenant JG Thomas Paris
- Lieutenant Ro Laren
- Lieutenant Branson
- Lieutenant Commander Jadzia Dax
- See also flight controller.
External link[]
- Helmsman article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.