What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mechanic on top of plane with pilot (9)" mean?

The definition is "Mechanic". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (abbreviation="on") + P (first_letter="plane") + AIRMAN (synonym="pilot") = REPAIRMAN; definition: "Mechanic" The answer is REPAIRMAN.

Mechanic on top of plane with pilot (9)

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