Commercial Pilot | $50/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; India; Remote; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking an experienced transcriptionist to listen to authentic ATC radio transmissions and accurately transcribe them following detailed project guidelines.

The role requires active or former professional pilot experience, English fluency, and the ability to interpret complex ATC instructions from international contexts. Remote work setup with strict annotation protocols is expected.

Qualifications

• Active or former professional pilot with substantial real-world flight operations experience.
• Fluency in English with ability to interpret complex ATC instructions.
• Experience operating internationally and understanding varied accents.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow structured transcription protocols.
• Comfort using digital tools and remote work setup.

Responsibilities

• Listen to authentic ATC radio transmissions and transcribe audio according to project guidelines.
• Extract and document key flight instructions, headings, altitudes, and radio frequencies.
• Reference airport diagrams, navigational charts, and positioning data to ensure accurate transcription.
• Apply aviation experience to interpret diverse communication styles and contexts.
• Provide feedback to improve guidelines, processes, and AI understanding of ATC communications.

Skills

Aviation transcription

English fluency

Attention to detail

Education

Pilot license (active/former)

Tools

Transcription software

High-quality audio equipment

Job description

• Listen to authentic air traffic control (ATC) radio transmissions and accurately transcribe audio following detailed project guidelines.
• Extract and document key flight instructions, including headings, altitudes, and radio frequencies.
• Reference supporting materials such as airport diagrams, navigational charts, and aircraft positioning data to ensure precise transcription and annotation.
• Apply aviation experience to interpret diverse communication styles, accents, and operational contexts commonly encountered in real-world ATC.
• Contribute feedback for ongoing improvements to guidelines, processes, and AI understanding of ATC communications.

Requirements

• Active or former professional pilot with substantial experience in real-world flight operations.
• Fluency in English, with proven ability to interpret and communicate complex ATC instructions.
• Experience operating internationally and understanding a variety of regional and non-native English accents.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to follow structured annotation and transcription protocols.
• Comfort using digital tools, reference materials, and high-quality audio equipment in a remote setting.