Aircraft Pilot
Good fit for: software engineers, developers, and programmers.
Listing verified on the platform’s official board. Last checked November 11, 2026.
Role Title: Aircraft Pilot
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
micro1 is engaging professional Aircraft Pilots to contribute to a customer's innovative project focused on advancing AI in aviation. 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
- Listen to authentic air traffic control (ATC) radio transmissions and accurately transcribe audio following detailed project guidelines
- Extract and document key flight instructions, including headings, altitudes, and radio frequencies
- Reference supporting materials such as airport diagrams, navigational charts, and aircraft positioning data to ensure precise transcription and annotation
- Apply aviation experience to interpret diverse communication styles, accents, and operational contexts commonly encountered in real-world ATC
- Meet a rigorous standard for transcription accuracy, targeting a 2% word error rate or better
- Contribute feedback for ongoing improvements to guidelines, processes, and AI understanding of ATC communications
Preferred Qualifications
- Active or former professional pilot with substantial experience in real-world flight operations
- Fluency in English, with proven ability to interpret and communicate complex ATC instructions
- Experience operating internationally and understanding a variety of regional and non-native English accents
- Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to follow structured annotation and transcription protocols
- Comfort using digital tools, reference materials, and high-quality audio equipment in a remote setting
- Reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace equipped with good headphones
- Prior experience with data annotation, transcription, or similar structured data projects is a plus
Applying via micro1: micro1 screens with an AI interview ("Zara") and pays weekly once placed. Free to apply; most roles are long-running contracts.
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