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Occupation · 2026 assessment

Station Controller

The Station Controller role combines repeatable operations with decisions that require professional context. The index measures task exposure to AI, software automation and robotics—not the probability that the occupation disappears.

Moderate risk level Search jobs ↗
How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

47%2026
51%2028
56%2030
63%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
Full-population transaction testing and anomaly detection55%
Mapping requirements to documents and controls57%
Assessing evidence sufficiency and issuing a conclusion30%
Route building and time estimation58%
Preparing trip documentation62%
Monitoring telemetry and vehicle condition49%
Operating on a standard route63%
Responding to emergency or unusual conditions40%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1Full-population transaction testing and anomaly detectionAI 55% · human 56%
  2. 2Mapping requirements to documents and controlsAI 57% · human 51%
  3. 3Assessing evidence sufficiency and issuing a conclusionAI 30% · human 66%
  4. 4Route building and time estimationAI 58% · human 52%
  5. 5Preparing trip documentationAI 62% · human 54%
  6. 6Monitoring telemetry and vehicle conditionAI 49% · human 54%
  7. 7Operating on a standard routeAI 63% · human 56%
  8. 8Responding to emergency or unusual conditionsAI 40% · human 67%

Why technology can change this work

  • continuous automated controls detect deviations before manual review
  • routing and dispatch are already algorithmically optimized
  • driver-assistance systems take more control functions
  • autonomous transport is advancing in predictable environments

What protects the occupation

  • independent professional judgement and accountability for conclusions
  • responsibility for passenger and cargo safety
  • response to unusual road conditions
  • work in mixed human-machine-infrastructure environments

United States · before tax

Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026$4 800per month
2035$6 500scenario estimate
2026: $4 80020262027: $4 95020272028: $5 15020282029: $5 30020292030: $5 50020302031: $5 65020312032: $5 85020322033: $6 05020332034: $6 25020342035: $6 5002035
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Practical next step

Where to move next

Do not restart from zero: carry your experience forward and add scarce skills.

Autonomous Vehicle Safety Operator

Emerging role
New role risk17%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit89%

Autonomous Vehicle Remote Assistance Specialist

Emerging role
New role risk29%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit87%

Drone Traffic Manager

Emerging role
New role risk18%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit85%

Autonomous Rail Supervisor

Emerging role
New role risk13%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit83%

Autonomous Ship Operations Specialist

Emerging role
New role risk14%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit81%

Robotics Maintenance Planner

Emerging role
New role risk15%
DemandHighDifficultyMediumTime6–12 monthsSkill fit62%

Job search and transitions

Find work with a lower risk index

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Autonomous Vehicle Remote Assistance Specialist

Skill fit 87% · risk 29%

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Autonomous Ship Operations Specialist

Skill fit 81% · risk 14%

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Skills you already have

  • control-procedure design
  • evidence handling
  • traffic-situation assessment
  • safe operation
  • route and regulation knowledge
  • fault response

Skills to build

  • continuous AI auditing
  • automated-control validation
  • autonomous-system supervision
  • vehicle telemetry
  • remote vehicle assistance
  • robotic-vehicle diagnostics
CurrentStation Controller · 47%
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Keepcontrol-procedure design · evidence handling · traffic-situation assessment
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Addcontinuous AI auditing · automated-control validation · autonomous-system supervision

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-25 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

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World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

A survey of more than 1,000 employers representing over 14 million workers across 55 economies.

O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

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