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Aviation Communications Transcriber

$12-25/hrRemoteFreelanceAUDIO

About the Role

Air traffic control communication is one of the most specialized and high-stakes forms of spoken language in the world. We're building AI systems designed to understand and support aviation safety — and we need people with a sharp ear and a passion for aviation to help us get there.

As an Aviation Communications Transcriber, you'll work with real-world ATC and pilot audio recordings, converting them into accurate, structured transcriptions that train next-generation AI models. This is a rare opportunity to turn your enthusiasm for aviation into meaningful, flexible freelance work.

  • Organization: Alignerr
  • Type: Hourly Contract
  • Location: Remote
  • Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

  • Listen to and transcribe real Air Traffic Control (ATC) and pilot audio recordings with high accuracy
  • Identify and label speakers, callsigns, instructions, readbacks, and responses
  • Correctly capture aviation-specific terminology, standard phraseology, and abbreviations
  • Follow structured transcription guidelines to meet quality and consistency standards
  • Complete task-based assignments independently and at your own pace

Who You Are

  • Fascinated by aviation — whether you're a hobbyist, student pilot, sim enthusiast, or industry professional
  • An attentive listener who can parse fast-paced, noisy, or radio-distorted audio
  • Detail-oriented and comfortable following structured formatting guidelines
  • Patient and thorough — you don't cut corners when accuracy matters
  • Self-motivated and reliable working in an async, remote environment
  • No formal aviation credentials required — a genuine interest and good ears go a long way

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with ICAO/FAA phraseology and standard ATC communication formats
  • Experience as a pilot, dispatcher, aviation student, or enthusiast who regularly listens to LiveATC
  • Prior transcription or audio annotation experience

Why Join Us

  • Contribute to cutting-edge AI projects with real-world aviation safety implications
  • Fully remote and flexible — work when and how much you want
  • Freelance autonomy: no office, no fixed schedule, no micromanagement
  • Be part of a global community of specialists helping shape the future of AI
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch