Comprehensive AI automation risk analysis and career outlook for Air Traffic Controllers professionals
AI is unlikely to replace Air Traffic Controllers roles. With only a 34% automation risk, this occupation requires human skills that are difficult for AI to replicate, such as creativity, empathy, and complex reasoning.
Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport, and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers, according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.
Based on human expert analysis
This occupation has a low risk of AI automation. Most tasks require human creativity, empathy, or complex problem-solving.
Risk assessment based on the "GPTs are GPTs" research by OpenAI, analyzing task-level automation potential.
Latest data from Bureau of Labor Statistics
Detailed breakdown of how AI might impact specific tasks in this role