Air Traffic Controller
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Level's read on this job
- On Level's scale, this role is Works on AI ●●●○: the daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
- The posting lists this role as remote.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include transcription, aviation and audio analysis.
- Level lists 337 other open roles at micro1.
- The role was posted within the past two weeks.
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Listen to authentic air traffic control radio transmissions to produce accurate transcripts and train aviation AI models.
Role Title: Air Traffic Controller
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
micro1 is engaging Air Traffic Controllers to contribute to a customer’s AI project focused on aviation communications. 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 ATC radio transmissions and produce accurate, structured transcripts in line with detailed project guidelines.
- Identify and extract critical instructions—including headings, altitudes, frequencies, and clearances—from radio communications.
- Leverage contextual resources such as airport diagrams, approach charts, and real-time aircraft positions to enhance transcription fidelity.
- Apply your operational experience to clarify ambiguous or noisy audio segments, ensuring precise and context-aware extraction.
- Deliver transcriptions that meet a stringent accuracy threshold (e.g., 2% word error rate or lower) as defined by project standards.
- Follow feedback and iterative review processes to refine output quality and support continuous AI model improvement.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all shared data and adhere to project security protocols.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current or previous certification as an air traffic controller (tower, approach, center, or ground).
- Demonstrated fluency in English, both written and verbal, with proficiency in aviation phraseology.
- Ability to comprehend a wide array of accents, including those of international pilots.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to producing consistent, high-quality transcripts.
- Comfortable working independently with structured guidelines and tight quality benchmarks.
- Access to reliable internet, a distraction-free workspace, and quality headphones for critical listening.
- Experience using or referencing aviation maps, charts, and navigation tools is a plus.
How we rate this
Air Traffic Controller at micro1 rates 65 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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- Tell me about a project where transcription was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where aviation was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where audio analysis was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where data annotation was part of your work. What did you do?
- Describe a typical day in a role like this one: which parts run through AI directly?
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- Show where AI is part of your daily process, not a one-off project. This role expects it to be a running habit.
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