A similar grading existed for junior ratings in the Royal Navy.
[6] With effect from 1 April 1964, the gradings of AC1 and AC2 were abolished, with "aircraftman" becoming the entry rank.
[7] In the Royal Canadian Air Force, the rank is also known by the French term of aviateur.
Prior to 1968 the rank of aircraftman was used in the RCAF as in other Commonwealth air forces.
[9] In 2023 the RNZAF adopted the title of ‘aviator(s)’ rather than airman when describing Air Force personnel.