As used in this article:
"Aircraft" means any contrivance invented, used or designed for navigation or flight in the air except a parachute or other contrivance designed for such navigation but used primarily as safety equipment.
"Aircraft mechanic" means any person licensed to repair or maintain aircraft according to the provisions of the regulations of the United States department of commerce and the laws of the state of New Jersey.
"Airport operator" means any person operating an airport according to regulations of the United States department of commerce and of the laws of the state of New Jersey.
"Hangar operator" means any person operating a hangar according to regulations of the United States department of commerce and the laws of the state of New Jersey.