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AI is reshaping the work of an air traffic controller — here's where you already have an edge.

The Shift

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AI is set to change a lot of this work

Source

Felten et al. 2021

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What you do · Where AI is heading

  • AI-Assisted Traffic ManagementAI as collaborative tool for predictive analytics to forecast traffic patterns, predict weather, and identify potential conflicts while controllers maintain ultimate authority over decisions.
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  • AI Conflict Detection and Resolution SupportAI tools can watch trajectories and quietly flag a possible conflict earlier than the eye might, giving you more time to act — the clearance and the decision always stay with you.
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Looking Ahead

AI is changing this work — and you can get ahead of it

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