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Will AI replace Air Traffic Controllers?
O*NET occupation 53-2021.00
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.
O*NET alternate job titles
- Airway Controller
- Air Route Traffic Controller
- Air Traffic Controller (ATC)
- Radar Air Traffic Controller
- Tower Air Traffic Controller (Tower ATC)
- Center Air Traffic Controller (Center ATC)
- Enroute Air Traffic Controller (Enroute ATC)
- Air Traffic Manager
Example core tasks from the O*NET database
- Inform pilots about nearby planes or potentially hazardous conditions, such as weather, speed and direction of wind, or visibility problems.
- Issue landing and take-off authorizations or instructions.
- Transfer control of departing flights to traffic control centers and accept control of arriving flights.
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