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ISCO-08 3155

Air traffic safety electronics technicians

54.7%
ADI · 172nd of 433 · 95% interval 41.7–69.4

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.

ADI · partial or full54.7%

172nd of 433 · interval 41.7–69.4

ADI3 · full delegation0.0%

201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0

ADIs · share of time42.9%

171st of 433 · interval 38.0–47.7

Evidence57

task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.2 million.

Task weight by level

How the tasks rate

40%
55%
L0No meaningful role · 5.7%L1Augmentation · 39.6%L2Partial delegation · 54.7%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers

What stops the agent

Physical presence53%
Accountability65%
Trust and care22%
Access to systems89%

Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.

57 task statements, heaviest first
Task statement (O*NET occupation)Sonnet · HaikuBarriers
Inspect airfield conditions to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements.Airfield Operations Specialists3.3%L1L1L225%1.4 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Conduct inspections of the airport property and perimeter to maintain controlled access to airfields.Airfield Operations Specialists3.3%L0L0L112%1.5 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Implement airfield safety procedures to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operation.Airfield Operations Specialists3.3%L1L1L228%2.0 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Manage wildlife on and around airport grounds.Airfield Operations Specialists3.0%L1L1L230%1.5 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Perform and supervise airfield management activities, including mobile airfield management functions.Airfield Operations Specialists2.8%L1L1L225%4.8 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Monitor the arrival, parking, refueling, loading, and departure of all aircraft.Airfield Operations Specialists2.8%L1L1L232%4.3 hPhysical 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 task2.7%L2L2L255%1.1 hTrust and care, Access to systems
Receive, transmit, and control message traffic.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task2.5%L2L2L255%12 minAccountability, Access to systems
Use airfield landing and navigational aids and digital data terminal communications equipment to perform duties.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task2.5%L1L1L225%45 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Coordinate communications between air traffic control and maintenance personnel.Airfield Operations Specialists2.4%L2L2L240%18 minPhysical 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 task2.4%L0L1L012%20 minPhysical 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 Specialists2.4%L1L1L235%52 minAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Assist in responding to aircraft and medical emergencies.Airfield Operations Specialists2.2%L1L1L120%52 minPhysical 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 task2.2%L2L2L268%15 minAccountability, Access to systems
Relay departure, arrival, delay, aircraft and airfield status, and other pertinent information to upline controlling agencies.Airfield Operations Specialists2.2%L2L2L258%15 minAccess to systems
Show the other 42 tasks
Task statement (O*NET occupation)Sonnet · HaikuBarriers
Provide aircrews with information and services needed for airfield management and flight planning.Airfield Operations Specialists2.1%L2L2L255%28 minAccountability, Access to systems
Conduct departure and arrival briefings.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task2.1%L1L1L245%25 minAccountability, 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 task2.1%L2L2L268%25 minAccountability, Access to systems
Post visual display boards and status boards.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task2.0%L2L2L245%20 minPhysical 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 task2.0%L2L2L262%1.5 hAccountability, Access to systems
Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians1.9%L1L1L228%1.8 hPhysical presence, Access to systems
Train operations staff.Airfield Operations Specialists1.9%L2L2L250%4.0 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Plan and coordinate airfield construction.Airfield Operations Specialists1.9%L2L2L248%22 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Collaborate with others to plan flight schedules and air crew assignments.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task1.7%L2L2L258%2.3 hAccountability, 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 Technicians1.7%L2L2L265%52 min–
Initiate or conduct airport-wide coordination of snow removal on runways and taxiways.Airfield Operations Specialists1.7%L2L2L242%1.5 hPhysical 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 Technicians1.7%L1L1L232%1.3 hPhysical presence, Access to systems
Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians1.7%L1L1L115%52 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Anticipate aircraft equipment needs for air evacuation and cargo flights.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task1.6%L2L2L260%1.1 hAccountability, 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 task1.6%L2L2L258%3.5 hAccountability, Access to systems
Coordinate changes to flight itineraries with appropriate Air Traffic Control (ATC) agencies.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task1.6%L2L2L245%25 minAccountability, Access to systems
Review, develop, or prepare maintenance standards.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task1.5%L2L2L262%4.0 hAccountability, 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 task1.5%L1L1L235%6.0 hPhysical 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 task1.5%L1L1L235%22 hPhysical 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 task1.5%L2L2L372%5.0 hAccess 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 Technicians1.5%L2L2L240%3.0 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians1.5%L1L1L112%3.0 hPhysical 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 Technicians1.4%L1L1L225%1.8 hPhysical presence, Access to systems
Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians1.3%L2L2L268%52 minAccountability, 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 task1.3%L1L1L228%3.5 hPhysical 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 Technicians1.3%L2L2L265%3.0 hAccountability
Select electronics equipment, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians1.3%L2L2L262%2.5 hAccountability, Access to systems
Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians1.2%L2L2L240%1.3 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task1.2%L2L2L258%2.0 hAccess 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 Technicians1.1%L2L2L262%1.5 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Supervise the installation or operation of electronic equipment or systems.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians1.1%L1L1L230%3.0 hPhysical 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 Technicians1.1%L2L2L250%4.0 hPhysical 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 Technicians1.1%L2L2L268%4.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians1.1%L2L2L262%1.3 hPhysical presence, Access to systems
Check military flight plans with civilian agencies.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task1.1%L2L2L250%30 minAccountability, Access to systems
Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians1.0%L2L2L268%4.0 hAccountability, Access to systems
Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians0.9%L1L1L225%2.5 hPhysical presence, Access to systems
Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality control or quality assurance programs or procedures.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians0.9%L2L2L255%3.5 hPhysical 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 Technicians0.9%L2L3L278%2.0 hAccess 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 Technicians0.8%L2L2L258%3.5 hPhysical 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 Technicians0.8%L2L2L258%3.5 hAccountability, Access to systems
Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of engineering or industry advances.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians0.8%L1L1L245%3.5 hAccountability, 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.

Against other measures

Exposure is not delegation

MeasureValuePercentilePct
ADI (this index)54.7%61
Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β0.40261
Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure0.40363
Webb (2020), AI patent exposure52.84643
Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure0.22559
Anthropic Economic Index, observed use0.03757

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.

Same sub-major group (31)

Neighbouring occupations

Dashed line: air traffic safety electronics technicians (54.7%).

Cite this record
Text

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

BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
  title     = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
  author    = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {Zenodo},
  version   = {v2026.1},
  doi       = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
  url       = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
  note      = {Record: Air traffic safety electronics technicians (ISCO-08 3155)}
}
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