Aviation Communications Transcriber (ATC)

About The Role

We're building next-generation AI for aviation and autonomous flight — and we need people who actually understand the skies. This isn't generic transcription work. It's a specialized, high-impact role for pilots, controllers, and aviation enthusiasts who can accurately capture the fast-paced, technical language of real Air Traffic Control communications.

Your work will directly shape how AI systems understand aviation radio communications — contributing to safer, smarter flight technology.

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

What You'll Do

• Transcribe real-world ATC ↔ pilot audio recordings with precision
• Label speakers, callsigns, instructions, and read-backs accurately
• Correctly capture aviation terminology, abbreviations, and standard phraseology
• Complete task-based assignments on your own schedule
• Consistently meet quality and accuracy standards — this is critical to the project's success
  
  

Who You Are

• A pilot, student pilot, air traffic controller, or aviation professional
• An aviation enthusiast who regularly listens to and understands live ATC
• Deeply familiar with aviation radio phraseology and standard communication protocols
• Extremely detail-oriented with patience for careful audio work
• Reliable and self-motivated — you hold yourself to a high standard
  
  

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

Nice to Have

• Experience with LiveATC, flight simulators, or monitoring real ATC feeds
• Background in aviation safety, dispatch, or flight operations
• Familiarity with ICAO or FAA phraseology standards
  
  

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects that impact real-world aviation safety
• Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
• High-quality contributors receive priority access to more work
• Top performers earn strong effective hourly rates
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension