Aviation Subject Matter Expert - Commercial Pilot / Flight Ops

$60–100/hr

rate as listed

Workload: ~15h/week
Engagement: Project-based
Location: Worldwide
Field: Generalist

Review AI-generated instrument approach content, cockpit briefings, and flight operations guidance for technical accuracy. This remote contractor role centers on FAA terminal procedures, IFR operations, Part 135 standards, and clear corrective feedback.

The work

You will review AI-generated aviation content statement by statement, checking instrument approach procedures, cockpit briefings, FAA approach charts, and terminal procedures for accuracy and completeness. Day-to-day tasks include identifying operational or safety issues, documenting findings, proposing corrections, and clarifying project requirements with coordinators.

What the screening covers

The platform is likely to verify your commercial pilot or flight operations background through specific examples and follow-up questions. Expect detailed probes on chart interpretation, approach briefing protocols, IFR procedures, Part 135 operations, cockpit phraseology, and the distinction between regulatory requirements, operator procedures, and accepted practice. Preferred qualifications include an FAA commercial pilot certificate with multi-engine and instrument ratings, plus current or prior CFII or Part 135 check-airman experience. Prior AI experience is not required.

Logistics

This is a remote contractor engagement. The listing does not state whether tasks are asynchronous, identify a required time zone, or specify typical weekly hours, so candidates should confirm scheduling and workload expectations during screening.

Pay band: $60–100/hr

This is the observed band in the listing, not a guarantee of assignment volume or compensation.

What they look for

Instrument Approach Briefing
FAA Approach Charts
Part 135 Operations
IFR Procedures
Aviation Safety
Flight Operations

Included with this listing

Interview prep — 10 questions

Matched to what this platform's screening actually measures. Answer each out loud in 60–90 seconds: claim → concrete example → implication.

What it tests: This verifies the precise scope and recency of your operational experience rather than relying on an aviation job title alone.
A strong answer: Give a chronological summary with certificate and rating details, operating environment, aircraft or operation types, and concrete responsibility for IFR procedures, briefings, checking, instruction, or operational oversight.
Where people lose it: Candidates lose credibility by claiming broad Part 135 or instrument expertise without identifying what they personally flew, taught, checked, or reviewed.

Summary, eligibility guidance and screening preparation are prepared by Sidequest from the platform's posting. Check the source listing before applying.