Senior Flight Operations Expert

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

Job summary

Zekai seeks a Senior Flight Operations Expert for a 100% remote contractor role to support a global aviation client. You will review real flight operations documents, briefs, and regulatory references to train AI systems with high-quality, real-world input.

Ideal candidates hold ATPL or CPL with 5+ years of operational experience, demonstrated briefing expertise, and strong knowledge of Part 121/135 and ICAO standards.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required.
• Comfort working remotely with project coordinators.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reviews of flight operations documentation (instrument approach plates, flight plans, NOTAMs, weather packages, manuals).
• Perform comprehensive briefings and identify operational issues with clear rationale from a captain/dispatcher perspective.
• Assess flight planning materials for accuracy, clarity, and regulatory compliance (Part 121, Part 135, ICAO).
• Identify hazards or ambiguities in procedures, documents, or references and explain them clearly.
• Deliver concise written and verbal briefings to support training objectives and scenario clarification.
• Collaborate remotely with project coordinators and provide timely feedback and insights on submitted documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Remote collaboration

Job description

Role Title: Senior Flight Operations Expert

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Global-Remote

Job Type: Contractor (~10 hours per week)

Schedule: Flexible-you choose the hours and days you work, including weekends if desired

our partner is engaging Senior Flight Operations Experts to participate in a specialized project supporting a global aviation client. 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 reviews of real flight operations documentation, including instrument approach plates, flight plans, NOTAMs, weather packages, and operational manuals.
• Perform comprehensive procedure briefings or identify operational issues, providing clear rationale as a captain or dispatcher would.
• Assess flight planning materials for accuracy, clarity, and regulatory compliance in accordance with Part 121, Part 135, and ICAO standards.
• Identify and explain potential hazards or ambiguities in approach procedures, operational documentation, or regulatory references.
• Deliver concise written and verbal briefings to support project training objectives and clarify operational scenarios.
• Collaborate remotely with project coordinators, providing timely feedback and professional insights on submitted documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active or recently held Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) or Commercial Pilot License with 5+ years of operational experience as a pilot or dispatcher.
• Demonstrated expertise in briefing instrument approaches and interpreting operational documentation.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory operations compliance, including Part 121, Part 135, and ICAO requirements.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assess and articulate operational risks and solutions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail in documentation review and briefing delivery.
• Prior experience with airline or corporate flight operations, either as a pilot or dispatcher, is highly valued.
• Comfort working independently in a fully remote and flexible project environment.

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