Aircraft Pilot

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