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
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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?
Foreign-trade technician
28%
#121 / 643
View rankingForeign-trade technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Incoterms, origin and the entry.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Licences, certificates and the missing one.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
The client, the bank and the letter of credit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Duty, VAT and the customs value.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The forwarder, the delay and not promising the date.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it crosses, and not sticking on the entry.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Incoterms
- customs entry
- letters of credit
- certificates of origin
- customs value
- duties
- import licences
- import VAT
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1199.00· ESCO/ISCO 3331