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?
DJ
20%
#457 / 643
View rankingDJ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Prep crates, edits and setlists.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 42% | +7.6 |
Promo, contracts and riders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 30% | +4.8 |
Play live and read the floor.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Room sound, desk and technical faults.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
Venue, talent buyer and crowd.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
Brand, touring and own catalogue.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Prep crates, edits and setlists
- Promo, contracts and riders
- Play live and read the floor
- Room sound, desk and technical faults
- Venue, talent buyer and crowd
- Brand, touring and own catalogue
- pinchadiscos
- disc jockey
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-2042.00· ESCO/ISCO 2652