Remote Aviation SME & Commercial Pilot Expert

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

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.