piloting

(noun) the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place. Synonyms: navigation, pilotage.

(noun) the occupation of a pilot. Synonyms: pilotage.

(verb) operate an airplane. Synonyms: fly, aviate, pilot. Example: "The pilot flew to cuba."

(verb) act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance. Synonyms: navigate, pilot. Examples: "Is anyone volunteering to navigate during the trip?." "Who was navigating the ship during the accident?."