Aviation Communications Transcriber

Aviation Communications Transcriber

$12-25/hr Remote Freelance AUDIO

About the Role

Air traffic control is one of the most precise, high-stakes communication environments on earth. Now, that expertise is powering the future of AI.

We're building AI systems designed to understand and support aviation safety — and we need detail-oriented transcribers to help us get there. You'll work with real-world ATC and pilot audio recordings, converting spoken communications into accurate, labeled transcripts that train next-generation AI models.

If you're an aviation enthusiast, a student pilot, a sim hobbyist, or anyone who lives and breathes the phonetic alphabet — this role was made for you.

What You'll Do

• Transcribe real-world ATC and pilot audio recordings with high accuracy
• Label speakers, callsigns, clearances, instructions, and readbacks
• Correctly capture aviation-specific terminology, abbreviations, and standard phraseology
• Apply structured transcription guidelines consistently across tasks
• Work independently on task-based assignments at your own pace
• Meet quality and accuracy benchmarks for each submission

Who You Are

• Genuinely interested in or familiar with aviation and ATC communications
• A sharp listener — able to parse fast-paced, noisy, or heavily accented audio
• Detail-obsessed and committed to accuracy in every transcript
• Comfortable following structured formatting and annotation guidelines
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
• No professional aviation credentials or AI experience required

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience with aviation radio communications (as a pilot, controller, enthusiast, or sim operator)
• Familiarity with ICAO phraseology and aviation callsign formats
• Prior transcription or audio annotation experience

Why This Work Matters

Aviation safety depends on precise, unambiguous communication. By helping AI learn the language of air traffic control, you're contributing to systems that could one day make aviation safer for everyone. This isn't just data entry — it's meaningful work with real-world impact.

Why Join Us

• Fully remote — work from anywhere on your own schedule
• Flexible hours — take on as many or as few tasks as fits your week
• Cutting-edge AI projects — contribute to advanced AI developed alongside top research labs
• Niche work that rewards your passion — your aviation knowledge is genuinely valued here
• Potential for ongoing work — strong performers are considered for contract extensions and additional projects
• Global freelance community — collaborate with contributors around the world