Airfield Operations Specialists
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 116 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 70% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Inspect airfield conditions to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Conduct inspections of the airport property and perimeter to maintain controlled access to airfields.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Coordinate communications between air traffic control and maintenance personnel.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Coordinate with agencies to meet aircrew requirements for billeting, messing, refueling, ground transportation, and transient aircraft maintenance.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Plan and coordinate airfield construction.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Implement airfield safety procedures to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operation.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Assist in responding to aircraft and medical emergencies.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Initiate or conduct airport-wide coordination of snow removal on runways and taxiways.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Manage wildlife on and around airport grounds.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Perform and supervise airfield management activities, including mobile airfield management functions.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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