Air Traffic Controller

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking a qualified Air Traffic Controller to contribute to a remote AI-based aviation transcription project. You will listen to real ATC transmissions, extract critical data such as altitudes and frequencies, and produce high-quality transcripts for model training.

Applicants should hold ATC certification and demonstrate strong English proficiency with aviation jargon. Independent work, reliable internet, and headphones are required; confidentiality must be maintained across all data.

Qualifications

• Current or previous certification as an air traffic controller (tower, approach, center, or ground).
• Fluent in English, spoken and written, with aviation phraseology proficiency.
• Able to understand a wide range of accents, including international pilots.
• Meticulous attention to detail and consistent output quality.
• Independent worker able to follow structured guidelines and strict benchmarks.
• Reliable internet access and a distraction-free workspace; quality listening headphones.
• Experience referencing aviation maps, charts, and navigation tools is a plus.
• Willingness to work remotely on a contractor project with confidentiality obligations.

Responsibilities

• Listen to authentic ATC transmissions and produce accurate transcripts per guidelines.
• Identify and extract headings, altitudes, frequencies, and clearances from radio traffic.
• Leverage airport diagrams and charts to improve transcription fidelity.
• Clarify ambiguous audio segments using operational experience for precision.
• Deliver transcripts meeting a strict 2% word error rate or better.
• Follow feedback loops to iteratively improve output quality for AI training.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to project security protocols.

Skills

ATC certification

English fluency

Aviation phraseology

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Reliable internet

Quality headphones

Aviation maps familiarity

Job description

Role Title: Air Traffic Controller

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

our partner 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.

This is a 100% remote contract role, open to applicants worldwide in the countries the employer accepts.