Aircraft Pilot

Remotebridge; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Remotebridge is seeking an experienced Aircraft Pilot to perform contractor transcription of authentic ATC radio transmissions from a remote location. You will listen, transcribe, and annotate air traffic communications following strict project guidelines.

The role requires real-world flight operations experience, excellent English, the ability to interpret accents, and meticulous attention to detail. You will use reference materials and high-quality audio gear in a quiet, reliable workspace.

Qualifications

• Active or former professional pilot with substantial flying operations experience.
• Fluent English with ability to interpret complex ATC instructions.
• Experience handling international operations and diverse accents.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
• Comfort using digital tools and quiet workspace for remote transcription.
• Reliable internet and good headphones for high-quality audio work.

Responsibilities

• Listen to authentic ATC radio transmissions and transcribe audio per project guidelines.
• Extract and document flight instructions, including headings, altitudes, frequencies.
• Reference airport diagrams, charts, and data to ensure precise transcription.
• Apply aviation experience to interpret diverse communication styles and accents.
• Meet a 2% word error rate standard or better.
• Provide feedback to improve guidelines and AI understanding of ATC communications.

Skills

Professional pilot

English fluency

International experience

Attention to detail

Remote work tools

Stable internet

Data annotation experience

Tools

Audio equipment

Job description

Role Title: Aircraft Pilot

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

Scope of Work

• 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
• Meet a rigorous standard for transcription accuracy, targeting a 2% word error rate or better
• Contribute feedback for ongoing improvements to guidelines, processes, and AI understanding of ATC communications

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace equipped with good headphones
• Prior experience with data annotation, transcription, or similar structured data projects is a plus