Air traffic safety electronics technicians
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 54.7% of the task time of air traffic safety electronics technicians, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
172nd of 433 · interval 41.7–69.4
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
171st of 433 · interval 38.0–47.7
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.2 million.
How the tasks rate
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect airfield conditions to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements.Airfield Operations Specialists | 3.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct inspections of the airport property and perimeter to maintain controlled access to airfields.Airfield Operations Specialists | 3.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Implement airfield safety procedures to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operation.Airfield Operations Specialists | 3.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Manage wildlife on and around airport grounds.Airfield Operations Specialists | 3.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform and supervise airfield management activities, including mobile airfield management functions.Airfield Operations Specialists | 2.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 4.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor the arrival, parking, refueling, loading, and departure of all aircraft.Airfield Operations Specialists | 2.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Coordinate with agencies to meet aircrew requirements for billeting, messing, refueling, ground transportation, and transient aircraft maintenance.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 2.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.1 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Receive, transmit, and control message traffic.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 12 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Use airfield landing and navigational aids and digital data terminal communications equipment to perform duties.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 2.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Coordinate communications between air traffic control and maintenance personnel.Airfield Operations Specialists | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain air-to-ground and point-to-point radio contact with aircraft commanders.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 2.4% | L0 | L1L0 | 12% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate with agencies, such as air traffic control, civil engineers, or command posts, to ensure support of airfield management activities.Airfield Operations Specialists | 2.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 52 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assist in responding to aircraft and medical emergencies.Airfield Operations Specialists | 2.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Receive and post weather information and flight plan data, such as air routes or arrival and departure times.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 15 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Relay departure, arrival, delay, aircraft and airfield status, and other pertinent information to upline controlling agencies.Airfield Operations Specialists | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 15 min | Access to systems |
Show the other 42 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide aircrews with information and services needed for airfield management and flight planning.Airfield Operations Specialists | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 28 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct departure and arrival briefings.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 2.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 25 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain flight and event logs, air crew flying records, and flight operations records of incoming and outgoing flights.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 25 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Post visual display boards and status boards.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Procure, produce, and provide information on the safe operation of aircraft, such as flight planning publications, operations publications, charts and maps, or weather information.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Train operations staff.Airfield Operations Specialists | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan and coordinate airfield construction.Airfield Operations Specialists | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 22 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collaborate with others to plan flight schedules and air crew assignments.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.3 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 52 min | – |
| Initiate or conduct airport-wide coordination of snow removal on runways and taxiways.Airfield Operations Specialists | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 1.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 1.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Anticipate aircraft equipment needs for air evacuation and cargo flights.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.1 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design or modify engineering schematics for electrical transmission and distribution systems or for electrical installation in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Coordinate changes to flight itineraries with appropriate Air Traffic Control (ATC) agencies.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 25 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Review, develop, or prepare maintenance standards.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Participate in the development or testing of electrical aspects of new green technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, and energy efficient televisions.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Construct and evaluate electrical components for consumer electronics applications such as fuel cells for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 22 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable or nonsustainable designs.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 1.5% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 5.0 h | Access to systems |
| Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 1.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 52 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, or programmable logic controllers.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.0 h | Accountability |
| Select electronics equipment, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Supervise the installation or operation of electronic equipment or systems.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Integrate software or hardware components, using computer, microprocessor, or control architecture.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Check military flight plans with civilian agencies.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 30 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality control or quality assurance programs or procedures.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times, or ongoing operational costs.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 0.9% | L2 | L3L2 | 78% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades, or enhancements.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Produce electronics drawings or other graphics representing industrial control, instrumentation, sensors, or analog or digital telecommunications networks, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of engineering or industry advances.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 54.7% | 61 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.402 | 61 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 0.403 | 63 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 52.846 | 43 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.225 | 59 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.037 | 57 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Process control technicians not elsewhere classified 3139 | 91.1 | |
| Draughtspersons 3118 | 82.3 | |
| Mining supervisors 3121 | 71.6 | |
| Construction supervisors 3123 | 71.6 | |
| Chemical and physical science technicians 3111 | 69.7 | |
| Electronics engineering technicians 3114 | 60.2 | |
| Civil engineering technicians 3112 | 57.6 | |
| Manufacturing supervisors 3122 | 56.5 | |
| Mining and metallurgical technicians 3117 | 51.5 | |
| Physical and engineering science technicians not elsewhere classified 3119 | 51.1 | |
| Mechanical engineering technicians 3115 | 50.0 | |
| Power production plant operators 3131 | 48.7 |
Dashed line: air traffic safety electronics technicians (54.7%).
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Air traffic safety electronics technicians (ISCO-08 3155), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/3155
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author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
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