Air Traffic Controller (Remote)

Handshake; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI research platform is seeking Air Traffic Controller professionals for a flexible, remote opportunity to contribute to AI model evaluation. This ongoing project requires at least four years of relevant experience, where you will manage and evaluate AI responses related to air traffic control. You will work asynchronously and independently, leveraging your skills to enhance the AI's understanding of your field. Join us to influence how AI operates within your profession while managing your time effectively.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of professional experience in air traffic control or related fields.
• Familiarity with coordinating aircraft movement and providing critical information.
• Ability to work asynchronously with AI labs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage safe movement of aircraft.
• Issue landing and take-off instructions while monitoring aircraft.
• Provide feedback to improve AI understanding of air traffic operations.

Job description

Overview

Handshake is recruiting Air Traffic Controller Professionals to contribute to an hourly, temporary AI research project—but there’s no AI experience needed. In this program, you’ll leverage your professional experience to evaluate what AI models produce in your field, assess content related to your field of work, and deliver clear, structured feedback that strengthens the model’s understanding of your workplace tasks and language. The Handshake AI opportunity runs year-round, with project opportunities opening periodically across different areas of expertise. This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity that can be done alongside your primary employment.

Details

• The position is remote and asynchronous; work independently from wherever you are.
• The hours are flexible, with no minimum commitment, but most average 5-20 hrs
• The work includes developing prompts for AI models that reflect your field, and then evaluating responses.
• You’ll learn new skills and contribute to how AI is used in your field
• Your placement into a project will be dependent on project availability—if you apply now and can’t work on this project, more will be available soon.

Qualifications

• You have at least 4 years of professional experience in one or more of the following types of work.
• The examples below reflect the types of real-world responsibilities that you might have had in your role that will give you the context needed to evaluate and train high-quality AI models
  • Coordinate and manage the safe and efficient movement of aircraft within assigned airspace and on the ground, providing pilots with critical information on weather, visibility, and potential hazards.
  • Issue landing and take-off instructions, monitor aircraft using radar, and maintain communication with adjacent control centers to ensure seamless flight operations.
• You’re able to participate in asynchronous work in partnership with leading AI labs.

Application Process

• Create a Handshake account
• Upload your resume and verify your identity
• Get matched and onboarded into relevant projects
• Start working and earning

Work authorization information

F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility. If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school’s requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. See our Help Center article for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.