Senior Flight Operations Expert

Zekai; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking a Senior Flight Operations Expert for a remote, contractor engagement (~10 hours per week). Global remote role open to qualified aviation professionals worldwide.

You will review flight ops documentation, provide briefings, assess regulatory compliance (Part 121/135, ICAO), and deliver clear insights to train AI systems. Prior ATPL/CPL and 5+ years of flight operations or dispatcher experience are preferred; strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Active or recently held ATPL or CPL with 5+ years in pilot/dispatcher roles.
• Experience briefing instrument approaches and interpreting operational docs.
• Understanding of Part 121, Part 135, and ICAO standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for briefings.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, flexible environment.

Responsibilities

• Review real flight operations docs including NOTAMs and weather packages.
• Conduct briefings or identify operational issues with clear rationale.
• Assess planning materials for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Explain hazards or ambiguities in procedures and references.
• Deliver written and verbal briefs to support training objectives.
• Collaborate remotely with coordinators and provide timely feedback.

Skills

ATPL or CPL

Flight operations

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

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.