Remote ATC Transcription Specialist for AI Training

Zekai; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking a qualified Air Traffic Controller to contribute to a remote AI-based aviation transcription project. You will listen to real ATC transmissions, extract critical data such as altitudes and frequencies, and produce high-quality transcripts for model training.

Applicants should hold ATC certification and demonstrate strong English proficiency with aviation jargon. Independent work, reliable internet, and headphones are required; confidentiality must be maintained across all data.

Qualifications

• Current or previous certification as an air traffic controller (tower, approach, center, or ground).
• Fluent in English, spoken and written, with aviation phraseology proficiency.
• Able to understand a wide range of accents, including international pilots.
• Meticulous attention to detail and consistent output quality.
• Independent worker able to follow structured guidelines and strict benchmarks.
• Reliable internet access and a distraction-free workspace; quality listening headphones.
• Experience referencing aviation maps, charts, and navigation tools is a plus.
• Willingness to work remotely on a contractor project with confidentiality obligations.

Responsibilities

• Listen to authentic ATC transmissions and produce accurate transcripts per guidelines.
• Identify and extract headings, altitudes, frequencies, and clearances from radio traffic.
• Leverage airport diagrams and charts to improve transcription fidelity.
• Clarify ambiguous audio segments using operational experience for precision.
• Deliver transcripts meeting a strict 2% word error rate or better.
• Follow feedback loops to iteratively improve output quality for AI training.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to project security protocols.

Skills

ATC certification

English fluency

Aviation phraseology

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Reliable internet

Quality headphones

Aviation maps familiarity

Job description

Zekai is seeking a qualified Air Traffic Controller to contribute to a remote AI-based aviation transcription project. You will listen to real ATC transmissions, extract critical data such as altitudes and frequencies, and produce high-quality transcripts for model training.

Applicants should hold ATC certification and demonstrate strong English proficiency with aviation jargon. Independent work, reliable internet, and headphones are required; confidentiality must be maintained across all data.