Aviation Communications Transcriber (ATC)
Alignerr · Seattle, WA
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $25,000 / year
- Seattle, WA
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Job highlights
- Transcribe complex ATC communications with precision.
- Label speakers, callsigns, and instructions accurately.
- Capture specific aviation terminology and phraseology.
- Flexible remote work with task-based assignments.
- Contribute to AI for aviation safety advancements.
About the role
About The Role
We're building next-generation AI for aviation and autonomous flight — and we need people who actually understand the skies. This isn't generic transcription work. It's a specialized, high-impact role for pilots, controllers, and aviation enthusiasts who can accurately capture the fast-paced, technical language of real Air Traffic Control communications.
Your work will directly shape how AI systems understand aviation radio communications — contributing to safer, smarter flight technology.
Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox)
Type: Hourly / Task-Based Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Transcribe real-world ATC ↔ pilot audio recordings with precision
- Label speakers, callsigns, instructions, and read-backs accurately
- Correctly capture aviation terminology, abbreviations, and standard phraseology
- Complete task-based assignments on your own schedule
- Consistently meet quality and accuracy standards — this is critical to the project's success
Who You Are
- A pilot, student pilot, air traffic controller, or aviation professional
- An aviation enthusiast who regularly listens to and understands live ATC
- Deeply familiar with aviation radio phraseology and standard communication protocols
- Extremely detail-oriented with patience for careful audio work
- Reliable and self-motivated — you hold yourself to a high standard
You don't need to be a professional transcriptionist — but you do need to genuinely understand aviation communications.
Nice to Have
- Experience with LiveATC, flight simulators, or monitoring real ATC feeds
- Background in aviation safety, dispatch, or flight operations
- Familiarity with ICAO or FAA phraseology standards
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects that impact real-world aviation safety
- 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
- Top performers earn strong effective hourly rates
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
Key skills/competency
- Aviation Communications Transcriber: Transcription, AI, Aviation Safety, Air Traffic Control, Pilot, Phraseology, Audio Recordings, Remote Work, Freelance, Quality Standards
Skills & topics
- Aviation Communications Transcriber
- Air Traffic Control
- ATC
- Pilot
- Transcription
- AI
- Aviation Safety
- Remote
- Contract
- Labeling
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight aviation experience and ATC communication knowledge.
- Showcase understanding: Emphasize familiarity with aviation phraseology and terminology.
- Demonstrate reliability: Mention self-motivation and commitment to quality standards.
- Apply proactively: Express enthusiasm for AI in aviation safety.
Technical preparation
Study standard aviation phraseology.,Listen to real ATC communications frequently.,Familiarize yourself with common abbreviations.,Practice identifying speakers in audio.
Behavioral questions
How do you ensure accuracy in detailed work?,Describe your self-motivation and time management.,How do you handle complex, fast-paced information?,Why are you passionate about aviation technology?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific aviation knowledge is required for the Aviation Communications Transcriber role at Alignerr?
- For the Aviation Communications Transcriber position at Alignerr, a strong understanding of aviation radio phraseology, standard communication protocols, and aviation terminology is crucial. This includes familiarity with abbreviations and concepts used in real-time Air Traffic Control communications. Experience as a pilot, student pilot, air traffic controller, or a dedicated aviation enthusiast who regularly monitors ATC feeds is highly valued.
- Is prior transcription experience necessary to be an Aviation Communications Transcriber at Alignerr?
- No, prior professional transcription experience is not a mandatory requirement for the Aviation Communications Transcriber role at Alignerr. The primary focus is on your genuine understanding of aviation communications. If you possess a deep knowledge of ATC communications, you are encouraged to apply, as your expertise in the subject matter is more critical than formal transcription skills.
- How does the task-based contract work for the Aviation Communications Transcriber position?
- The Aviation Communications Transcriber role at Alignerr is a task-based contract. This means you will be assigned specific transcription and labeling tasks. You will have the flexibility to complete these assignments on your own schedule, working between 10 to 40 hours per week, provided you consistently meet the project's quality and accuracy standards.
- What are the benefits of being an Aviation Communications Transcriber with Alignerr?
- Alignerr offers several benefits for Aviation Communications Transcribers, including the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects impacting aviation safety. The role is fully remote with flexible hours. High-performing contributors may receive priority for more work and can earn strong effective hourly rates, with potential for ongoing work and contract extensions.
- What does 'label speakers, callsigns, instructions, and read-backs accurately' mean in this role?
- This means that beyond just transcribing the audio, you will need to identify and tag specific elements within the ATC communications. This includes correctly assigning speech segments to the appropriate speaker (e.g., pilot, controller), identifying unique callsigns, noting down specific instructions given, and verifying that read-backs (confirmations of instructions) are accurately captured and attributed.