Air Traffic Controller

Crossing Hurdles; India; Remote; INR 344,000 - 482,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a qualified air traffic control transcription specialist to convert live ATC transmissions into structured transcripts following detailed project guidelines. You will identify critical elements such as headings, altitudes, frequencies, and clearances, using aviation maps and charts to enhance accuracy.

Fluency in English with aviation phraseology, the ability to work independently, and access to a quiet workspace and good headphones are required.

Qualifications

• Current or previous certification as an air traffic controller (tower, approach, center, or ground).
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) with aviation phraseology.
• Able to understand a wide range of accents, including international pilots.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality transcripts.
• Able to work independently with structured guidelines and strict quality benchmarks.
• Access to reliable internet, quiet workspace, and quality headphones.
• Experience using aviation maps, charts, and navigation tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Listen to authentic ATC radio transmissions and produce accurate transcripts per guidelines.
• Identify and extract critical instructions—headings, altitudes, frequencies, and clearances.
• Utilize airport diagrams, approach charts, and real-time aircraft positions to improve fidelity.
• Clarify ambiguous audio segments to ensure precise extraction.
• Deliver transcripts meeting project accuracy thresholds.
• Follow feedback and iterative reviews to improve output quality and support model improvement.
• Maintain data confidentiality and adhere to security protocols.

Skills

Aviation English

Attention to detail

Independent work

Listening skills

Aviation phraseology

Education

ATC certification

Tools

Aviation maps

Charts and diagrams

Job description

• Listen to authentic ATC radio transmissions and produce accurate, structured transcripts in line with detailed project guidelines.
• Identify and extract critical instructions—including headings, altitudes, frequencies, and clearances—from radio communications.
• Leverage contextual resources such as airport diagrams, approach charts, and real-time aircraft positions to enhance transcription fidelity.
• Apply your operational experience to clarify ambiguous or noisy audio segments, ensuring precise and context-aware extraction.
• Deliver transcriptions that meet a stringent accuracy threshold as defined by project standards.
• Follow feedback and iterative review processes to refine output quality and support continuous AI model improvement.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all shared data and adhere to project security protocols.

Requirements

• Current or previous certification as an air traffic controller (tower, approach, center, or ground).
• Demonstrated fluency in English, both written and verbal, with proficiency in aviation phraseology.
• Ability to comprehend a wide array of accents, including those of international pilots.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to producing consistent, high-quality transcripts.
• Comfortable working independently with structured guidelines and tight quality benchmarks.
• Access to reliable internet, a distraction-free workspace, and quality headphones for critical listening.
• Experience using or referencing aviation maps, charts, and navigation tools is a plus.