ATC Transcription Specialist

Crossing Hurdles; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking skilled ATC transcription specialists to convert live radio transmissions into precise, structured transcripts in line with project guidelines. You will identify headings, altitudes, frequencies, and clearances, using aviation charts and real-time aircraft positions to enhance accuracy.

Apply your aviation phraseology expertise and excellent English, maintain confidentiality, and work independently under tight quality benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Current or previous certification as an air traffic controller (tower, approach, center, or ground).
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, with aviation phraseology.
• Ability to comprehend a wide array of accents, including 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Education

Air Traffic Controller certification

Job description

Crossing Hurdles is seeking skilled ATC transcription specialists to convert live radio transmissions into precise, structured transcripts in line with project guidelines. You will identify headings, altitudes, frequencies, and clearances, using aviation charts and real-time aircraft positions to enhance accuracy.

Apply your aviation phraseology expertise and excellent English, maintain confidentiality, and work independently under tight quality benchmarks.