Remote Aircraft Pilot for AI ATC Transcription

Zekai; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote contract role

Job summary

Zekai seeks experienced Aircraft Pilots for a 100% remote contractor role focused on advancing AI in aviation. Transcribe ATC audio, extract flight instructions, and annotate data to help train next-generation AI systems.

Ideal candidates are active or former pilots with strong English, exceptional attention to detail, and comfort with online tools. Prior data annotation experience is a plus; applicants worldwide are welcome where allowed.

Qualifications

• Active or former professional pilot with substantial real-world flight operations experience.
• Fluent English with ability to interpret and communicate ATC instructions clearly.
• Experience operating internationally and understanding diverse accents and regions.
• Exceptional attention to detail; able to follow transcription and annotation protocols.
• Comfort using digital tools, reference materials, and high-quality audio equipment remotely.
• Reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace.
• Prior experience with data annotation, transcription, or similar projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Listen to authentic ATC radio transmissions and transcribe audio following project guidelines.
• Extract and document key flight instructions, including headings, altitudes, and radio frequencies.
• Reference airport diagrams, navigational charts, and aircraft positioning data to ensure precise transcription.
• Apply aviation experience to interpret diverse communication styles and contexts in real-world ATC.
• Meet a rigorous transcription accuracy standard, targeting 2% word error rate or better.
• Contribute feedback to improve guidelines, processes, and AI understanding of ATC communications.

Skills

Professional pilot

English fluency

International operations experience

Attention to detail

Remote work tools

Reliable internet

Data annotation experience

Tools

Audio equipment

Job description

Zekai seeks experienced Aircraft Pilots for a 100% remote contractor role focused on advancing AI in aviation. Transcribe ATC audio, extract flight instructions, and annotate data to help train next-generation AI systems.

Ideal candidates are active or former pilots with strong English, exceptional attention to detail, and comfort with online tools. Prior data annotation experience is a plus; applicants worldwide are welcome where allowed.