Aviation Communications Transcriber (ATC)
Alignerr • Remote • Posted 10 days ago
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Pay Rate
$16/task
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10d ago
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About this Role
What You'll Do
- Transcribe real-world Air Traffic Control (ATC) and pilot audio recordings with precision
- Label speakers, callsigns, instructions, and readbacks accurately
- Capture aviation terminology, abbreviations, and standard phraseology correctly
- Work on task-based assignments at your own pace and schedule
- Maintain high accuracy standards — quality is critical on this project
About the Role
We're building next-generation AI systems for aviation and autonomous flight — and we need people who actually understand what's happening on the radio. If you've spent time in a cockpit, a tower, or just tuned into LiveATC for fun, your expertise has real value here. This is not generic transcription work. This is a specialized, high-impact role where your knowledge of aviation phraseology directly shapes how AI systems learn to understand real-world flight communications.
- Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox)
- Type: Hourly / Task-Based Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Who You Are
You do not need a professional transcription background — but you absolutely need to understand how pilots and controllers communicate.
- A pilot, student pilot, Air Traffic Controller, or aviation professional
- An aviation enthusiast who regularly listens to and understands ATC communications
- Someone with a strong grasp of ICAO/FAA phraseology and radio communication standards
- Extremely detail-oriented — you catch what others miss in fast, noisy audio
- Patient and thorough when working through challenging recordings
Nice to Have
- Active or former pilot certificate (any category)
- Current or former ATC experience
- Familiarity with IFR procedures, approach clearances, and en-route communications
- Experience with audio annotation or data labeling tools
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects shaping the future of aviation safety and autonomy
- Fully remote and flexible — complete assignments on your own schedule
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
- High-quality contributors get priority access to more work and higher-volume assignments
- Your expertise in a specialized domain is genuinely valued — this isn't a job anyone can do
Requirements
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
Compensation Analysis
We're building next-generation AI systems for aviation and autonomous flight — and we need people who actually understand what's happening on the radio. If you've spent time in a cockpit, a tower, or just tuned into LiveATC for fun, your expertise has real value here. This is not generic transcription work. This is a specialized, high-impact role w
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