Aviation Subject Matter Expert - Commercial Pilot / Flight Ops

Zekai; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking an Aviation Subject Matter Expert (contractor) with commercial pilot and flight operations backgrounds to contribute to a customer project. Remote role, open worldwide where employer accepts.

You will review AI-generated aviation content for accuracy and safety, focusing on instrument approaches, cockpit briefings, and IFR procedures. Applicants should hold FAA commercial pilot credentials with multi-engine and instrument ratings, plus CFII or Part 135 check-airman experience.

Qualifications

• FAA-certificated commercial pilot with multi-engine and instrument ratings.
• Current or prior CFII or Part 135 check-airman.
• Familiar with FAA approach charts, terminal procedures, and instrument approach briefing protocols.
• Understanding Part 135 operations, IFR procedures, and aviation safety standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with experience producing or reviewing technical documentation.
• Ability to evaluate complex technical content and provide actionable feedback.
• Passion for aviation safety and excellence, applying expertise to innovative projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed technical reviews of AI-generated aviation content.
• Validate FAA approach charts and terminal procedures in outputs.
• Evaluate cockpit phraseology and briefings against Part 135 standards.
• Assess outputs for IFR alignment and best practices.
• Document findings and provide corrective feedback.
• Collaborate with project coordinators to clarify requirements and ensure safety.

Skills

FAA certificated pilot

Multi-engine rating

Instrument rating

CFII experience

Part 135 experience

FAA charts knowledge

Aviation safety standards

Technical writing

Feedback skills

Job description

Role Title: Aviation Subject Matter Expert - Commercial Pilot / Flight Ops

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

our partner is engaging Aviation Subject Matter Experts with commercial pilot and flight operations backgrounds to contribute to a customer's specialized project. 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

• Conduct detailed technical reviews of AI-generated content related to instrument approach procedures and cockpit briefings.
• Validate the accuracy and completeness of FAA approach charts and terminal procedures referenced within model outputs.
• Evaluate and verify cockpit phraseology and briefings against Part 135 operational and safety standards.
• Assess statement-by-statement outputs for alignment with IFR procedures and best practices in flight operations.
• Document findings, provide constructive feedback, and suggest corrections to optimize model accuracy and reliability.
• Collaborate with project coordinators to clarify requirements and ensure deliverables meet aviation safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA-certificated commercial pilot with multi-engine and instrument ratings.
• Current or prior experience as a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) or Part 135 check-airman.
• Deep familiarity with FAA approach charts, terminal procedures, and instrument approach briefing protocols.
• Thorough understanding of Part 135 operations, IFR procedures, and aviation safety standards.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing or reviewing technical documentation.
• Proven ability to evaluate complex technical content and provide clear, actionable feedback.
• Enthusiasm for advancing aviation safety, operational excellence, and the application of expert knowledge to innovative projects.

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