Aviation Communications Transcriber (ATC)

Job Description

Aviation Communications Transcriber (ATC) | Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox)

The Tone:
This is a contract role at Alignerr, located remotely. Alignerr is building next-generation AI systems for aviation and autonomous flight. This role is crucial for developing these systems by providing high-quality transcriptions of real Air Traffic Control (ATC) and pilot communications. Your accurate and detailed work will directly help improve AI systems critical for aviation safety and autonomy.

The TL;DR
• Role: Contract
• Type: Hourly / Task-based
• Location: Remote
• Pay: $20–$30 hourly
• Mission: This person transcribes real-world aviation communications to create high-quality datasets for AI systems in aviation safety and autonomy.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Transcribe: Transcribe real-world Air Traffic Control (ATC) ↔ pilot audio recordings with high fidelity.
• Label: Carefully label speakers, callsigns, instructions, and responses within the audio.
• Capture: Correctly capture aviation terminology, abbreviations, and phraseology specific to the domain.
• Pace: Work on task-based assignments at your own pace while adhering to project timelines.
• Ensure Quality: Meet critical quality and accuracy standards for all transcription and labeling work.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Strong understanding of aviation radio communications and phraseology, typically acquired as a pilot, student pilot, Air Traffic Controller (ATC), aviation professional, or aviation enthusiast who regularly listens to ATC.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to accurately capture fast, noisy, real-world radio communications, even without professional transcription experience.
• Skills: Extreme attention to detail, patience with audio work, and proficiency in correctly identifying aviation terminology, abbreviations, and phraseology.