perämies

Etymology
Compound of.

Noun

 * 1)  helmsman member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering
 * 2)  chief officer, first mate, chief mate
 * 3) coxswain in a rowing crew, the member who steers the shell and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers
 * 4) sweep person who steers a dragon boat or surf boat
 * 5)  first officer, co-pilot

Usage notes
This word is a generic masculine, i.e. used also of females.