Aviation Subject Matter Expert - Commercial Pilot / Flight Ops

micro1; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking an Aviation Subject Matter Expert with commercial pilot and flight operations background to contribute to a customer’s specialized project. You will apply your domain knowledge to help train next-generation AI systems.

This remote contractor role focuses on detailed technical reviews of instrument procedures, FAA charts, and IFR readiness, delivering clear feedback to improve model accuracy and safety.

Qualifications

• FAA certificated commercial pilot with multi-engine and instrument ratings.
• CFII or Part 135 check-airman experience.
• Deep familiarity with FAA approach charts and instrument approach briefing protocols.
• Thorough understanding of IFR procedures and aviation safety standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to provide actionable feedback.

Responsibilities

• Review AI-generated content related to instrument approach procedures and cockpit briefings.
• Validate accuracy of FAA approach charts and terminal procedures used in outputs.
• Evaluate cockpit phraseology against Part 135 operational and safety standards.
• Assess output for alignment with IFR procedures and best practices in flight operations.
• Document findings and provide constructive feedback to improve model accuracy.
• Collaborate with project coordinators to clarify requirements and ensure safety standards are met.

Skills

FAA instrument rating

CFII

Part 135 experience

Flight operations knowledge

Job description

Pay: $60 - $100/hour

Required Skills
Instrument Approach Briefing
FAA Approach Charts
Part 135 Operations
IFR Procedures
Aviation Safety
Flight Operations
About micro1
micro1 is a data lab that helps AI labs & Enterprises train foundational models and agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings.

Our AI recruiting agent sources and vets domain experts for our data platform that enables rapid production of high-quality training data. Our research spans high-value, specialized domains (legal, medical, finance, coding, etc.), where expert-level data is the hardest to produce and most valuable for advanced model performance. Our pipeline performance system ensures both quality and velocity.

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

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 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.
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