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 protection volunteer
18%
#588 / 643
View rankingCivil protection volunteer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Protocols, logs and radios.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Deploy, rescue and emergency logistics.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Public, evacuation and calm.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Kit, stores and maintenance.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Shifts, fatigue and 112 coordination.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Not getting in the firefighters’ way or leaving someone.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Protocols, logs and radios
- Deploy, rescue and emergency logistics
- Public, evacuation and calm
- Kit, stores and maintenance
- Shifts, fatigue and 112 coordination
- proteccion civil
- civil protection
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-2022.00· ESCO/ISCO 5419