Aircraft Pilot

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Required Skills
flight operations
air traffic control (atc) communication interpretation
transcription and annotation
attention to detail
use of navigational charts and airport diagrams
About micro1
micro1 is a data lab that helps AI labs & Enterprises train foundational models and agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings.

Our AI recruiting agent sources and vets domain experts for our data platform that enables rapid production of high-quality training data. Our research spans high-value, specialized domains (legal, medical, finance, coding, etc.), where expert-level data is the hardest to produce and most valuable for advanced model performance. Our pipeline performance system ensures both quality and velocity.

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
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