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aeronautical information service officer

Role lens

Ensure the safety and efficiency of air travel by becoming an aeronautical information service officer. This vital role focuses on maintaining accurate and timely information for aviation agencies, contributing directly to the smooth operation of air routes.

Summary

As an aeronautical information service officer, you’re a critical link in the aviation chain. Your work centers around managing and verifying aeronautical information, ensuring it’s accurate, up-to-date, and readily available to pilots and other stakeholders. You’ll be responsible for operational timing, typically from sunrise to sunset, meticulously checking data to guarantee its authenticity and reliability. This role demands a keen eye for detail and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety and efficiency within the aviation sector.

Key responsibilities
  • • Verify and validate aeronautical data, including charts, notices, and other relevant publications.
  • • Monitor operational timing and ensure information is disseminated accurately within specified timeframes.
  • • Maintain records and databases of aeronautical information, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
71%
Resilience Score · 2026 (Higher is better)
Short-cycle tertiary education 14% AI exposure
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Labour market

Where this occupation is in demand

Reported labour shortages and surpluses, by year. Published for occupation groups, not for individual job titles.

Shortage reportedSurplus reportedReported in another yearNot covered by this source

Deeper colour: reported the same way in more consecutive years.

Figures cover Science and engineering associate professionals — 267 jobs including this one.

4 of 7 in shortage202522 of 30 growing2.3Mopenings to 2035

In shortage: Czechia, Denmark, Italy, Spain.

Longest-running shortage: Spain, 2 years.

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About this source

Source: ELA/EURES labour shortages and surpluses. Readings are published at occupation-group level, and cover Europe. Editions differ in annex layout and country coverage, so a change between years does not always mean the labour market changed. Countries in grey were not reported, which is not the same as being in balance.

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NexFuture™

Future Outlook for aeronautical information service officer

The outlook for aeronautical information service officer is exceptionally stable. While AI tools will assist with daily tasks, the core of this role relies on human judgment, resulting in a high resilience score of 71%.

How are these scores calculated?

The Resilience Score (0–100) estimates how structurally protected this occupation is from automation and AI disruption, based on task-level analysis. Higher scores mean more human-judgment-intensive tasks. AI Exposure shows the estimated percentage of task hours that current AI capabilities could affect. These are model-derived structural indicators, not predictions about individual job security.

Play the future

How could aeronautical information service officer change as AI adoption grows?

Human judgement, trust, and context remain strong protectors for this role.

Significant task-level transformation is estimated in 18 years (around 2044) under the selected Expected Pace scenario.
~70%
Resilience
Automation Risk
EXP~15%
Human advantage
MOAT~75%

Illustrative scenario based on task automatability — not a forecast. Values are rounded the further ahead you look.

2026
2036
2049
AI Adoption Speed:

How AI may change this role

Deterministic, model-based interpretation of current role signals — not a guarantee of replacement.

Human-owned 71% Human-owned
What still depends on people
  • ensure compliance with legal requirements
  • follow airport safety procedures
  • ensure safety in international aviation
The Human Edge To stay ahead in this role, focus on common aviation safety regulations and geographic areas. These human-centric skills are the hardest for AI to replicate in the next 20 years.
Assist 11% Assist
Where AI may become a co-pilot
  • analyse data for aeronautical publications
  • ensure accuracy of aeronautical data
  • operate scientific measuring equipment
Automate 14% Automate
Tasks most exposed to automation

No single task here is highly automatable yet.

Detailed Analysis

Vital Signs & AI Vectors

AI Exposure Vectors

0-100%
AI / Machine Learning 11%

Exposure to AI-assisted analysis, pattern recognition, and predictive modelling tasks

Generative AI 5%

Exposure to content generation, creative augmentation, and large language model tools

Robotic & Physical Automation 2%

Exposure to physical automation, robotics, and sensor-driven task displacement

Cognitive Software 2%

Exposure to workflow automation, decision-support software, and process digitisation

Technical Details
Methodology: NexFuture v3.0 Sources: O*NET® 30.3, ESCO v1.2.1 Updated: Aug 2026

NexFuture v3.0 estimates automation exposure natively from ESCO essential-skill groups, weighted by skill mass and calibrated against expert anchors. Scores are probabilistic estimates, not guarantees. See the NexFuture Methodology White Paper for full details.

Measures automation exposure. It does not measure pay, demand, or how many jobs exist near you.

Day in the life

What people in this role usually do

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Day in the life

A typical day as a aeronautical information service officer

09
09:00 · Morning
analyse data for aeronautical publications
Collect, edit, and analyse data received from civil aviation authorities and related services. Analyse the data to prepare amendments that are incorporated into aeronautical informational publications.
10
10:30 · Mid-morning
prepare notices to airmen for pilots
Prepare and file regular NOTAM briefings in the information system used by pilots; calculate the best possible way to use the available airspace; provide information on the potential hazards that may accompany air shows, VIP-flights, or parachute jumps.
12
12:00 · Midday
ensure accuracy of aeronautical data
Ensure the accuracy of published aeronautical information, e.g. landing charts and radio navigational aids.
14
14:00 · Afternoon
ensure safety in international aviation
Communicate with national and international agencies to ensure maximum efficiency and safety in the field of aviation.
15
15:30 · Late afternoon
follow airport safety procedures
Comply with airport safety procedures, policies and legislation to ensure a safe working environment for all employees, and to ensure the safety of passengers.
17
17:00 · Wrap-up
work in an aviation team
Work confidently in a group in general aviation services, in which each individual operates in their own area of responsibility to reach a common goal, such as a good customer interaction, air safety, and aircraft maintenance.

Task order is illustrative. Individual days vary.

Software & Technologies & Knowledge areas
Software & Technologies
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Knowledge areas
  • common aviation safety regulations

    The body of legislation and regulations that apply to the field of civil aviation at regional, national, European and International levels.

Cross-sector skills
  • geographic areas
Essential skills
complying with health and safety procedures
  • follow airport safety procedures

    Comply with airport safety procedures, policies and legislation to ensure a safe working environment for all employees, and to ensure the safety of passengers.

  • ensure safety in international aviation

    Communicate with national and international agencies to ensure maximum efficiency and safety in the field of aviation.

analysing and evaluating information and data
  • analyse data for aeronautical publications

    Collect, edit, and analyse data received from civil aviation authorities and related services. Analyse the data to prepare amendments that are incorporated into aeronautical informational publications.

  • ensure accuracy of aeronautical data

    Ensure the accuracy of published aeronautical information, e.g. landing charts and radio navigational aids.

ensuring compliance with legislation
  • ensure compliance with legal requirements

    Guarantee compliance with established and applicable standards and legal requirements such as specifications, policies, standards or law for the goal that organisations aspire to achieve in their efforts.

communicating with colleagues and clients
  • use different communication channels

    Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

working in teams
  • work in an aviation team

    Work confidently in a group in general aviation services, in which each individual operates in their own area of responsibility to reach a common goal, such as a good customer interaction, air safety, and aircraft maintenance.

giving instructions
  • prepare notices to airmen for pilots

    Prepare and file regular NOTAM briefings in the information system used by pilots; calculate the best possible way to use the available airspace; provide information on the potential hazards that may accompany air shows, VIP-flights, or parachute jumps.

promoting products, services, or programs
  • ensure client orientation

    Take actions which support business activities by considering client needs and satisfaction. This involves understanding what customers want, providing advices, selling products and services or processing complaints, while adopting a positive attitude.

using precision measuring equipment
  • operate scientific measuring equipment

    Operate devices, machinery, and equipment designed for scientific measurement. Scientific equipment consists of specialised measuring instruments refined to facilitate the acquisition of data.

Skill DNA

Skill DNA

Work personality traits and values that define this role

Key traits you need
Dependability Integrity Attention to Detail Stress Tolerance Cooperation Adaptability/Flexibility Leadership Independence Initiative Achievement/Effort Persistence Analytical Thinking Self-Control Concern for Others Social Orientation Innovation
Key rewards you can expect
AchievementWorking Condit…RecognitionRelationshipsSupportIndependence
Career progression

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What skills are particularly important for an aeronautical information service officer?
Strong attention to detail is paramount. You'll also need excellent analytical skills, the ability to work methodically, and strong communication skills to interact with aviation agencies. Familiarity with aviation terminology and regulations is beneficial.
Is this role typically office-based, or does it involve fieldwork?
This role is primarily employment-based and office-focused. While occasional interaction with aviation agencies might occur, the majority of your work will involve data verification and management within a controlled environment.
What kind of background would be helpful for someone considering this career?
While specific educational requirements can vary, a background in aviation, geography, data management, or a related field is often advantageous. A strong aptitude for accuracy and a dedication to safety are key attributes.
Aeronautical Information Service Officer — is there a shortage in Europe?
Yes. In the 2025 ELA/EURES edition, a shortage was reported in 4 of the 7 European countries that assessed this occupation group: Czechia, Denmark, Spain, Italy. Spain has reported one for 2 consecutive years. These assessments are published per occupation group rather than per job title.
Aeronautical Information Service Officer — what does it pay in the United States?
$144,580 a year at the median, as of 2025-05. State medians run from $47,760 to $191,820. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is a United States figure and not a projection for Europe.