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Air Traffic Controller
🇺🇸 United States · Transport & LogisticsWatch closely#620 of 790 jobs in the United States · Among the safest 22%
My Job Lifespan
13 yrs 11 mo
00days 00:00:00:000
until AI starts replacing people in this job
Sep 8, 2040 · 5096 days left
AI conflict prediction helps, but the FAA certifies every controller, NATCA and liability hold, and a 3,000-controller shortage means hiring grows until ~2040.
AI vs Humans: whose side are you on?
Replacement riskMedium
Human share in 204660%
Growth 24–34+2%
Estimated AI timeline
AI impact · Shielded2026 · Now2056
Likely range 7 yrs 11 mo – 24 yrs 11 mo
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#620 of 790 jobs in the United States — you get replaced sooner than 20% of jobs.
Replaced first · highest risk
- Holding a dozen aircraft in your head in bad weather
- Taking responsibility for every separation call
- Coaching a pilot through an emergency by voice
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