Aircraft Pilot
- Pay: $30 to $50 / hour
- Contract: Contract
- Who can apply: Open worldwide
- Posted Oct 27, 2026
In short
This freelance remote role asks you to help train AI systems using your aviation knowledge. You will listen to real air traffic control radio calls and write them down accurately. If you are a current or former pilot who enjoys careful detail work, this job may suit you, and you do not need prior AI experience.
What you will do
- Listen to real air traffic control radio calls and transcribe them carefully, following the project guidelines.
- Pull out key flight instructions such as headings, altitudes and radio frequencies.
- Check your work against airport diagrams, navigation charts and aircraft position data.
- Understand the different accents, speaking styles and situations found in real air traffic control.
- Share feedback that helps improve the guidelines and how the AI understands air traffic control.
What you need to apply
- Experience as an active or former professional pilot with real flight operations.
- Fluent English, with a proven ability to understand and explain complex air traffic control instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow set annotation and transcription rules.
- A word error rate of 2% or better in your transcriptions.
- A reliable internet connection, a quiet workspace, good headphones and comfort with digital tools.
Who can apply
The role is open worldwide, with no country restriction stated, so you can apply from most places as long as you meet the requirements. It is a remote freelance contract paying 30 to 50 USD per hour, with 50 openings.
My tip
Make your real flight experience easy to see in your application, and mention any work with international flying or with a range of English accents, since these details matter for this project.