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.
#698 / 743
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?
Duty solicitor
22%
#406 / 743
View rankingDuty solicitor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Appointment, the court and the deadline.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Cells, the statement and actually reading it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Duty, the small hours and the one who does not understand.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Hearing, the judge and not staying quiet.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The bar, the fee and not dropping the case.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Get there, and not wrapping it in ten minutes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- duty scheme
- appointments
- cells
- duty nights
- fees
- statements
- duty court
- not drop the case
Sources for this job· O*NET 23-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2611