Steve McCroskey — Airplane! Character Profile

About Steve McCroskey

Tower supervisor who guides Ted through the landing procedure via radio.

Steve McCroskey — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Air traffic control, Radio communication, Procedural guidance, Crisis coordination

• Strength: 2/10
• Intelligence: 8/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 8/10

Character Facts

Played by

Lloyd Bridges

Appears in

Airplane! (1980)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Steve McCroskey — Professional Pilot To Supervisor — Ted Striker (Robert Hays)

  Standard aviation hierarchy where Steve directs operations from the ground while Ted pilots.

• Steve McCroskey — Professional Flight Attendant To Tower — Elaine Dickinson (Julie Hagerty)

  Operational communication channel between cabin crew and ground control.

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