Senior Flight Operations Expert

Pay: $20 - $60/hour

Role Title: Senior Flight Operations Expert

Role Type: Contractor

Job Type: Contractor (~10 hours per week)

Schedule: Flexible-you choose the hours and days you work, including weekends if desired

micro1 is engaging Senior Flight Operations Experts to participate in a specialized project supporting a global aviation client. 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

• Conduct detailed reviews of real flight operations documentation, including instrument approach plates, flight plans, NOTAMs, weather packages, and operational manuals.
• Perform comprehensive procedure briefings or identify operational issues, providing clear rationale as a captain or dispatcher would.
• Assess flight planning materials for accuracy, clarity, and regulatory compliance in accordance with Part 121, Part 135, and ICAO standards.
• Identify and explain potential hazards or ambiguities in approach procedures, operational documentation, or regulatory references.
• Deliver concise written and verbal briefings to support project training objectives and clarify operational scenarios.
• Collaborate remotely with project coordinators, providing timely feedback and professional insights on submitted documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active or recently held Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) or Commercial Pilot License with 5+ years of operational experience as a pilot or dispatcher.
• Demonstrated expertise in briefing instrument approaches and interpreting operational documentation.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory operations compliance, including Part 121, Part 135, and ICAO requirements.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assess and articulate operational risks and solutions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail in documentation review and briefing delivery.
• Prior experience with airline or corporate flight operations, either as a pilot or dispatcher, is highly valued.
• Comfort working independently in a fully remote and flexible project environment.