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Aircraft Pilot
micro1
Contract type
Freelance
Work mode
Remote
Experience
3 years
Job description
Contractor role for professional aircraft pilots to transcribe and annotate authentic air traffic control radio transmissions, helping train AI systems for aviation.
At a glance
- Employment
- Contract · Independent contractor
- Work mode
- Remote
- Languages
- English – fluent
What you'll do
- Listen to authentic air traffic control (ATC) radio transmissions and accurately transcribe audio following detailed project guidelines
- Extract and document key flight instructions, including headings, altitudes, and radio frequencies
- Reference supporting materials such as airport diagrams, navigational charts, and aircraft positioning data to ensure precise transcription and annotation
- Apply aviation experience to interpret diverse communication styles, accents, and operational contexts commonly encountered in real-world ATC
- Meet a rigorous standard for transcription accuracy, targeting a 2% word error rate or better
- Contribute feedback for ongoing improvements to guidelines, processes, and AI understanding of ATC communications
What we're looking for
- Active or former professional pilot with substantial experience in real-world flight operations
- Fluency in English, with proven ability to interpret and communicate complex ATC instructions
- Experience operating internationally and understanding a variety of regional and non-native English accents
- Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to follow structured annotation and transcription protocols
- Comfort using digital tools, reference materials, and high-quality audio equipment in a remote setting
- Reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace equipped with good headphones
Nice to have
- Prior experience with data annotation, transcription, or similar structured data projects is a plus