Aviation Communications Transcriber (ATC)

Chicago

**About The Role** We're building next-generation AI systems for aviation and autonomous flight --- and we need people who actually understand what's being said on the radio. This is a rare opportunity to put your aviation knowledge to work on cutting-edge AI research, from anywhere in the world. If you've ever listened to LiveATC for fun, logged hours in the pattern, worked a sector, or spent years around the flight deck --- this role was made for you. * Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox) * Type: Hourly / Task-Based Contract * Location: Fully 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, clearances, instructions, and read-backs accurately * Capture aviation-specific terminology, abbreviations, and standard phraseology correctly * Work on flexible, task-based assignments at your own pace * Maintain high accuracy standards --- quality is critical in aviation AI **Who You Are** This role is ideal for: * Pilots (student, private, commercial, or ATP) * Air Traffic Controllers (current or former) * Aviation professionals --- dispatchers, flight ops, military aviation personnel * Dedicated aviation enthusiasts who regularly listen to ATC audio and understand radio communications You don't need a transcription background --- but you **do** need a solid command of aviation phraseology and the ear to catch fast, noisy, real-world radio communications. **You Bring** * Genuine familiarity with ATC and pilot radio communication norms * The ability to decode garbled or fast-paced transmissions that would confuse a general transcriptionist * Extreme attention to detail --- a missed callsign or wrong instruction matters here * Patience and consistency when working through audio tasks * Self-motivation to work independently and meet quality benchmarks **Nice to Have** * Experience with LiveATC, scanner monitoring, or simulator flying * Familiarity with ICAO or FAA phraseology standards * Multi-engine, IFR, or professional aviation background * Experience in any previous transcription or annotation work **Why Join Us** * Meaningful work --- your transcriptions directly improve AI systems designed for aviation safety and autonomy * Fully remote and flexible --- work when and where it suits you * Niche advantage --- your aviation knowledge is genuinely rare and valued here * Performance rewards --- high-quality contributors get priority access to more work and stronger effective earnings * Cutting-edge exposure --- contribute to advanced AI research at the intersection of aviation and machine learning * Global, collaborative community --- work alongside other domain experts from around the world * Potential for ongoing work --- strong performers are first in line for extended contracts