Air Traffic Control Audio Transcription Expert (Remote)

Vettedlance; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Vettedlance is seeking experienced ATC transcription specialists to translate radio communications with pilot-grade accuracy. You will rely on diagrams and charts to interpret callsigns and clearances, following strict transcription rules.

The role is remote, part-time, and paid hourly. Candidates must have current or former ATC credentials or a licensed pilot background, plus flawless English and ICAO phraseology. A quiet workspace and good headphones are required.

Qualifications

• Current or former air traffic controller or licensed pilot.
• Fluent English and ICAO phraseology.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Good headphones and a quiet workspace.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe ATC radio communications word for word.
• Use airport diagrams, approach charts and aircraft positions to resolve unclear audio.
• Follow structured transcription and annotation rules.
• Flag unintelligible or ambiguous segments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fluent English

ICAO phraseology

Job description

Transcribe air traffic control radio exchanges with the accuracy only a controller or pilot can bring. You use charts, diagrams and aircraft positions to get every call sign and clearance right.

What you will do

• Transcribe ATC radio communications word for word
• Use airport diagrams, approach charts and aircraft positions to resolve unclear audio
• Follow structured transcription and annotation rules
• Flag unintelligible or ambiguous segments

What you need

• Current or former air traffic controller or licensed pilot
• Fluent English and ICAO phraseology
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Good headphones and a quiet workspace

Contract

• Remote, hourly contract (independent contractor)
• Part-time, flexible: 10–40 hrs/week
• Remote

Pay: $30 – $50 / hour (USD). Paid weekly in USD. Typical rate $30–$50 per hour, confirmed after a short paid assessment.