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Air Traffic Controller
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Contract type
Freelance
Work mode
Remote
Experience
3 years
Job description
Contractor role for certified Air Traffic Controllers to transcribe authentic ATC radio transmissions for a customer's AI project focused on aviation communications. The work trains next-generation AI systems using real-world aviation input.
At a glance
- Employment
- Contract · Independent contractor
- Work mode
- Remote
- Languages
- English – fluent
What you'll do
- Listen to authentic ATC radio transmissions and produce accurate, structured transcripts in line with detailed project guidelines.
- Identify and extract critical instructions—including headings, altitudes, frequencies, and clearances—from radio communications.
- Leverage contextual resources such as airport diagrams, approach charts, and real-time aircraft positions to enhance transcription fidelity.
- Apply operational experience to clarify ambiguous or noisy audio segments, ensuring precise and context-aware extraction.
- Deliver transcriptions that meet a stringent accuracy threshold (e.g., 2% word error rate or lower) as defined by project standards.
- Follow feedback and iterative review processes to refine output quality and support continuous AI model improvement.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all shared data and adhere to project security protocols.
What we're looking for
- Current or previous certification as an air traffic controller (tower, approach, center, or ground).
- Demonstrated fluency in English, both written and verbal, with proficiency in aviation phraseology.
- Ability to comprehend a wide array of accents, including those of international pilots.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to producing consistent, high-quality transcripts.
- Comfortable working independently with structured guidelines and tight quality benchmarks.
- Access to reliable internet, a distraction-free workspace, and quality headphones for critical listening.
Nice to have
- Experience using or referencing aviation maps, charts, and navigation tools.