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 happening on the radio. If you've spent time in a cockpit, a tower, or just tuned into LiveATC for fun, your expertise has real value here.

This is not generic transcription work. This is a specialized, high-impact role where your knowledge of aviation phraseology directly shapes how AI systems learn to understand real-world flight communications.

• 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) and pilot audio recordings with precision
• Label speakers, callsigns, instructions, and readbacks accurately
• Capture aviation terminology, abbreviations, and standard phraseology correctly
• Work on task-based assignments at your own pace and schedule
• Maintain high accuracy standards — quality is critical on this project

Who You Are

• A pilot, student pilot, Air Traffic Controller, or aviation professional
• An aviation enthusiast who regularly listens to and understands ATC communications
• Someone with a strong grasp of ICAO/FAA phraseology and radio communication standards
• Extremely detail-oriented — you catch what others miss in fast, noisy audio
• Patient and thorough when working through challenging recordings

You do not need a professional transcription background — but you absolutely need to understand how pilots and controllers communicate.

Nice to Have

• Active or former pilot certificate (any category)
• Current or former ATC experience
• Familiarity with IFR procedures, approach clearances, and en-route communications
• Experience with audio annotation or data labeling tools

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects shaping the future of aviation safety and autonomy
• Fully remote and flexible — complete assignments on your own schedule
• Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
• High-quality contributors get priority access to more work and higher-volume assignments
• Your expertise in a specialized domain is genuinely valued — this isn't a job anyone can do