Automation index
How much of a Air traffic controller’s job can AI already do?
Labels and alerts already help. Separating two aircraft in fog, and talking to both, is not something you hand off.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Air traffic controller
17%
AI can already do 17% of this job.
#598 / 643
View rankingAir traffic controller
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Plan sequences and read traffic forecasts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 32% | +5.8 |
Strips, tickets and inter-unit coordination.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Tactical control of aircraft on frequency.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 6% | +1.3 |
Resolve conflicts, radio failures and weather.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Train and supervise a controller under instruction.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
Reports, incidents and shift fatigue.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
| Total | 100% | 17% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Plan sequences and read traffic forecasts
- Tactical control of aircraft on frequency
- Reports, incidents and shift fatigue
- controlador aereo
- air traffic
- atc
- torre de control
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 3154
IS WORK OVER?
Civil engineer
25%
#236 / 643
View rankingCivil engineer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Structural calcs and code checks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 42% | +9.2 |
Drawings, quantities and cost estimate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 38% | +6.8 |
Geotech and simplified impact reports.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Coordination with contractor, council and suppliers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Site execution and safety control.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Site authority and responsible signature.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 10% | +1.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Structural calcs and code checks
- Drawings, quantities and cost estimate
- Geotech and simplified impact reports
- Site execution and safety control
- Site authority and responsible signature
- ingeniero civil
- civil engineer
- obras publicas
- caminos
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2051.00· ESCO/ISCO 2142