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Aviation Communications Transcriber

Alignerr
South Africa
Contract
700 – 2,500 / year
Applications go directly to the hiring team

Full Description

Aviation Communications Transcriber (AI Training)

About The Role

Air traffic control communications are among the most precise, high-stakes exchanges in the world — and we need people who understand them. We're building AI systems designed to improve aviation safety, and we need sharp, detail-oriented transcribers to accurately capture real-world ATC and pilot audio recordings.

If you're an aviation enthusiast, student pilot, sim pilot, or anyone who speaks the language of the skies, this is your opportunity to turn that passion into meaningful, flexible remote work.

* Organization: Alignerr

* Type: Hourly Contract

* Location: Remote

* Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

* Listen to and transcribe real-world ATC and pilot audio recordings with high accuracy

* Label speaker roles, callsigns, clearances, instructions, and readbacks

* Correctly capture aviation-specific terminology, abbreviations, and standard phraseology

* Follow structured transcription guidelines and maintain quality standards

* Complete task-based assignments independently on your own schedule

Who You Are

* Passionate about or familiar with aviation and air traffic communications

* Strong listener — able to parse fast-paced, radio-quality audio with clarity

* Detail-oriented and patient, even with noisy or complex recordings

* Comfortable working within structured guidelines and annotation frameworks

* Self-motivated and reliable when working asynchronously

No professional aviation credentials or certifications required — enthusiasm and a good ear go a long way here.

Nice to Have

* Experience as a pilot, aviation student, or ATC enthusiast

* Familiarity with ICAO/FAA phraseology and standard radio procedures

* Prior transcription or audio annotation experience

* Interest in AI, machine learning, or data labeling workflows

Why Join Us

* Meaningful work: Your transcriptions directly improve AI systems built to enhance aviation safety

* Fully remote: Work from anywhere, on your own schedule

* Flexible commitment: Choose how many hours you take on each week — from 10 to 40

* Cutting-edge AI: Contribute to projects developed alongside top AI research labs

* Autonomy: Freelance-style freedom with no micromanagement

* Ongoing opportunity: Strong performers are considered for continued and expanded work

Applications go to the hiring team directly