Aviation Communications Transcriber

Alignerr · Cairo, Egypt · Posted 2026-05-07

Aviation Communications Transcriber (AI Training)About The RoleAir 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.Organization: AlignerrType: Hourly ContractLocation: RemoteCommitment: 10–40 hours/weekWhat You'll DoTranscribe real-world ATC and pilot audio recordings with high accuracyLabel speakers, callsigns, clearances, instructions, and readbacksCorrectly capture aviation-specific terminology, abbreviations, and standard phraseologyApply structured transcription guidelines consistently across tasksWork independently on task-based assignments at your own paceMeet quality and accuracy benchmarks for each submissionWho You AreGenuinely interested in or familiar with aviation and ATC communicationsA sharp listener — able to parse fast-paced, noisy, or heavily accented audioDetail-obsessed and committed to accuracy in every transcriptComfortable following structured formatting and annotation guidelinesSelf-motivated and reliable when working independentlyNo professional aviation credentials or AI experience requiredBonus Points If You HaveExperience with aviation radio communications (as a pilot, controller, enthusiast, or sim operator)Familiarity with ICAO phraseology and aviation callsign formatsPrior transcription or audio annotation experienceWhy This Work MattersAviation 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 UsFully remote — work from anywhere on your own scheduleFlexible hours — take on as many or as few tasks as fits your weekCutting-edge AI projects — contribute to advanced AI developed alongside top research labsNiche work that rewards your passion — your aviation knowledge is genuinely valued herePotential for ongoing work — strong performers are considered for contract extensions and additional projectsGlobal freelance community — collaborate with contributors around the world

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