Aviation Communications Transcriber (ATC)
Posted Today by Alignerr
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Aviation Communications Transcriber role involves transcribing Air Traffic Control (ATC) and pilot audio recordings with a focus on accuracy and aviation terminology. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of aviation communications and be detail-oriented, as the work directly contributes to safety-critical AI systems in aviation. This position is remote and offers flexible hours, making it suitable for aviation professionals or enthusiasts. The role emphasizes the importance of precision in capturing aviation phraseology and communications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transcribe real-world Air Traffic Control (ATC) and pilot audio recordings with high accuracy
- Label speakers, callsigns, clearances, readbacks, and instructions
- Correctly capture aviation terminology, abbreviations, and standard phraseology
- Complete task-based assignments on your own schedule
- Maintain quality and accuracy standards — precision is critical on this project
Key Skills:
- Familiarity with aviation radio communications and phraseology
- Detail-oriented and comfortable working with noisy, fast-paced audio
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
- Experience with LiveATC, PilotEdge, or VATSIM (nice to have)
- Background in aviation operations, dispatch, or military communications (nice to have)
- Familiarity with ICAO or FAA phraseology standards (nice to have)
Salary (Rate): £25.00 hourly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
About The Role
We're building next-generation AI systems for aviation and autonomous flight — and we need people who actually understand how pilots and controllers talk. This is a rare opportunity to put your aviation knowledge to work on a project that directly improves safety-critical AI systems. This is not generic transcription work. This role requires real familiarity with aviation radio communications, phraseology, and the fast-paced, high-stakes world of ATC audio.
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 high accuracy
Label speakers, callsigns, clearances, readbacks, and instructions
Correctly capture aviation terminology, abbreviations, and standard phraseology
Complete task-based assignments on your own schedule
Maintain quality and accuracy standards — precision is critical on this project
Who You Are
This role is ideal if you are:
A pilot, student pilot, Air Traffic Controller, or aviation professional
An aviation enthusiast who regularly listens to live or recorded ATC
Someone with a strong working knowledge of aviation radio communications and phraseology
Extremely detail-oriented and comfortable working with noisy, fast-paced audio
Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
You don't need to be a professional transcriptionist — but you do need to understand how aviation communications work.
Nice to Have
Experience with LiveATC, PilotEdge, or VATSIM
Background in aviation operations, dispatch, or military communications
Familiarity with ICAO or FAA phraseology standards
Why Join Us
Work on cutting-edge AI projects with real-world aviation safety impact
Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule
Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
High-quality contributors receive priority access to more work and tasks
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension