Air Traffic Controller

Micro1; India; Remote; INR 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking Air Traffic Controllers for a remote contractor role focused on transcribing real-world ATC communications to support AI training. Ideal candidates hold ATC certification and demonstrate strong English fluency, including aviation phraseology, with the ability to handle diverse accents.

You will work independently under structured guidelines, delivering high-quality transcripts while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to security protocols.

Qualifications

• ATC certification or equivalent.
• Fluent English language skills (written and spoken).
• Ability to understand a wide range of accents.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Capable of working independently under structured guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Listen to authentic ATC radio transmissions and produce accurate, structured transcripts per guidelines.
• Identify and extract critical instructions—headings, altitudes, frequencies, and clearances—from radio transmissions.
• Leverage charts, airport diagrams, and real-time aircraft positions to improve transcription fidelity.
• Clarify ambiguous or noisy audio segments using operational experience for precise extraction.
• Deliver transcripts meeting a strict accuracy threshold as defined by project standards.
• Follow feedback and iterative reviews to refine output quality for AI model improvement.
• Maintain data confidentiality and adhere to security protocols.

Skills

ATC certification

English proficiency

Accent comprehension

Attention to detail

Independent work

Job description

Job Description

Role Title: Air Traffic Controller

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Air Traffic Controllers to contribute to a customer’s AI project focused on aviation communications.

In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required —your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

• 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 (e.g., 2% word error rate or lower) 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.