$125/hr
Cartographer
Map-making and digital cartography skills for AI training.
Pilots, air traffic controllers, forensic examiners, mapmakers and other specialists bring rare knowledge that AI models lack. These roles are few, but often well paid.
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Highest pay first$90–120/hr
QGIS specialist
Show models how GIS analysis is done in QGIS.
$60–100/hr
Forensic SME - Firearm & Toolmark Examination
Skills: Forensic firearms analysis, Toolmark identification, Ballistics casework, plus 2 more.
$60–100/hr
Aviation Subject Matter Expert - Commercial Pilot / Flight Ops
Skills: Instrument approach briefing, FAA approach charts, Part 135 operations, plus 3 more.
$20–60/hr
Senior Flight Operations Expert
Skills: Instrument approach plate and procedure briefing, Flight planning and operational documentation review, Regulatory operations compliance (part 121 - 135 - icao).
$40–60/hr
Agriculture, Forestry & Environmental Experts
Skills: Agricultural engineering, Environmental conservation.
$30–50/hr
Air Traffic Controller
Skills: Air traffic control certification, Aviation communication, Audio transcription, plus 8 more.
$30–50/hr
Aircraft Pilot
Skills: Flight operations, Air traffic control (atc) communication interpretation, Transcription and annotation, plus 2 more.
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How much do these roles pay?
Listed rates on this page run from $20 to $125 an hour. Rates vary by project and location, and the platform shows you the current rate before you accept work. Work comes in projects, so some weeks are busier than others.
What do I need to apply?
Professional credentials or licenses in your specialty.
Do I need AI experience?
No. The platforms train you on their own guidelines. They're looking for your expertise and careful judgment, not a background in AI.
Is this a job with benefits?
No. These are independent contractor roles, paid by the platform. You choose your hours, and you're responsible for your own taxes.
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