Aviation Communications Transcriber (ATC)

<strong>About The Role<br><br></strong>We're building next-generation AI systems for aviation and autonomous flight — and we need people who actually understand the skies to help us do it.<br><br>This isn't generic transcription work. We're looking for pilots, air traffic controllers, student pilots, and serious aviation enthusiasts who can accurately transcribe real-world ATC and pilot radio communications. Your work will directly shape how AI understands aviation language, improving systems used in aviation safety and autonomy.<br><br><ul><li>Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox)</li><li>Type: Hourly / Task-Based Contract</li><li>Location: Remote</li><li>Commitment: 10–40 hours/week<br><br></li></ul><strong>What You'll Do<br><br></strong><ul><li>Transcribe real-world Air Traffic Control (ATC) ↔ pilot audio recordings with high accuracy</li><li>Label speakers, callsigns, instructions, and responses clearly and consistently</li><li>Capture aviation terminology, abbreviations, and standard phraseology correctly</li><li>Work on task-based assignments at your own pace and schedule</li><li>Meet quality and accuracy standards — precision is everything in this role<br><br></li></ul><strong>Who You Are<br><br></strong>You're a natural fit if you are:<br><br><ul><li>A licensed pilot, student pilot, Air Traffic Controller, or aviation professional</li><li>An aviation enthusiast who regularly listens to live ATC feeds</li><li>Someone with a strong command of standard aviation radio phraseology</li><li>Extremely detail-oriented and patient with audio work</li><li>Comfortable working independently and managing your own schedule<br><br></li></ul>You don't need to be a professional transcriptionist — but you <strong>do</strong> need to genuinely understand aviation communications.<br><br><strong>Nice to Have<br><br></strong><ul><li>Experience with LiveATC, Flightradar24, or similar aviation audio platforms</li><li>Background in aviation dispatch, military aviation, or flight simulation</li><li>Familiarity with ICAO or FAA phraseology standards<br><br></li></ul><strong>Why Join Us<br><br></strong><ul><li>Work on cutting-edge AI projects at the intersection of aviation and technology</li><li>Fully remote and flexible — complete tasks on your own schedule</li><li>Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration</li><li>High-quality contributors get priority access to more work and higher-volume assignments</li><li>Contribute to AI systems that will have a real impact on aviation safety worldwide</li><li>Potential for ongoing work and contract extension</li></ul>

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