Aviation Communications Transcriber (ATC)

About The Role

We're building next-generation AI systems for aviation and autonomous flight — and we need people who actually understand what's being said on the radio.

This is a specialized transcription role for pilots, air traffic controllers, and aviation enthusiasts. You'll work with real-world ATC and pilot audio recordings, turning complex, fast-paced radio communications into high-quality transcriptions that directly train aviation AI.

• Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox)
• Type: Hourly / Task-Based Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
  
  

What You'll Do

• Transcribe real-world Air Traffic Control (ATC) ↔ pilot audio recordings with precision
• Label speakers, callsigns, instructions, and pilot responses accurately
• Capture aviation terminology, abbreviations, and standard phraseology correctly
• Complete task-based assignments on your own schedule
• Meet quality and accuracy benchmarks — this work directly impacts aviation safety AI
  
  

Who You Are

You don't need to be a professional transcriptionist — but you do need to genuinely understand aviation radio communications.

You're a Great Fit If You Are

• A licensed pilot, student pilot, or certified Air Traffic Controller
• An aviation professional with radio communications experience
• An aviation enthusiast who regularly listens to live or recorded ATC
• Someone who can distinguish callsigns, clearances, and read-backs without hesitation
• Extremely detail-oriented and patient with audio work
  
  

Key Qualities

• Deep familiarity with ICAO/FAA aviation phraseology
• Ability to parse fast, noisy, real-world radio transmissions
• High accuracy standards and strong self-editing habits
• Reliable and self-motivated in an async work environment
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience with transcription tools or annotation platforms
• Familiarity with AI data labeling workflows
• Exposure to instrument procedures, ATC facility operations, or dispatch environments
  
  

Why Join Us

• Meaningful work: Your transcriptions directly improve AI systems used in aviation safety and autonomous flight
• Fully remote: Work from anywhere, on your own schedule
• Flexible commitment: Scale hours up or down based on your availability
• Specialty niche: This role is built for aviation people — your expertise is genuinely valued here
• Top performers rewarded: High-quality contributors get priority access to more tasks and stronger effective hourly rates
• Cutting-edge projects: Contribute to AI development at the frontier of aerospace and autonomy
• Potential for ongoing work: Strong contributors may receive extended contracts