Hey Alex,
First off, I would like to welcome you to the forums and the game
it's great to see new faces. Secondly, what you are describing would require a boarding mechanic in-game, and that is something that Muse has decided never to do, as it would detract from the airship combat. I would like to thank you for your suggestion, but hand to hand combat is something that will not work for GOIO
Thanks!
~Shink