Aviation Subject Matter Expert - Commercial Pilot / Flight Ops remote job
The Aviation Subject Matter Expert job is a remote contract role for commercial pilots and flight-operations specialists. You would review AI-written content on instrument approaches and cockpit briefings, checking FAA charts, phraseology and Part 135 standards, and write corrections.
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Role facts, as shown on the listing
- Pay
- $40–$100 per hour
- Taken from the listing's pay field; the written description does not repeat a rate.
- Our arithmetic on the listed ranges: the midpoint here is $70 an hour, tied for the lowest of the 12 Engineering & science roles on this site; midpoints there run from $70 to $250.
- Hours
- Not stated in the listing
- Location
- Remote
- Contract
- Contractor
- Openings
- 5 (as listed)
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
- Checked
- 6 Nov 2026
- Instrument Approach Briefing
- FAA Approach Charts
- Part 135 Operations
- IFR Procedures
- Aviation Safety
- Flight Operations
What the work involves
- Review AI-generated content on instrument approach procedures and cockpit briefings in detail.
- Check the accuracy and completeness of the FAA approach charts and terminal procedures that model outputs cite.
- Verify cockpit phraseology and briefings against Part 135 operational and safety standards.
- Assess outputs statement by statement for IFR procedures and flight-operations practice, and suggest corrections.
Before you apply: what the listing asks for
Listed as preferred
- An FAA-certificated commercial pilot with multi-engine and instrument ratings.
- Current or prior experience as a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) or Part 135 check-airman.
- Deep familiarity with FAA approach charts, terminal procedures and instrument approach briefing protocols.
- A thorough understanding of Part 135 operations, IFR procedures and aviation safety standards, with strong written and verbal communication.
The listing sets no separate list of required qualifications.
Who this is not for
Not a fit if you have no commercial-pilot or flight-operations background; the listing is built around FAA charts, IFR procedures and Part 135 standards.
Questions about this role
Which regulations and documents does it mention?
FAA approach charts and terminal procedures, Part 135 operations and IFR procedures.
What does the Aviation SME job pay?
The listing's pay field shows $40 to $100 per hour. The description gives no rate or weekly hours.
Do I need to be a flight instructor?
No. CFII or Part 135 check-airman experience, current or prior, is listed as preferred.
Source: the role's job listing on micro1. Facts were checked on 6 Nov 2026; the description above is condensed and reworded by us. Confirm details on the original listing before you apply.