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.
#668 / 713
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?
Instructional designer
27%
#158 / 713
View rankingInstructional designer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Aim, the storyboard and the module.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Pilot, the learner and what is not understood.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Activity, the feedback and not putting a silly test.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
LMS, the figure and not inflating completion.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The client, the deadline and not cutting the practice.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That they learn, and not leaving the empty video.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- course storyboard
- modules
- learner pilot
- activities
- LMS
- completion
- feedback
- not a silly test
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-9031.00· ESCO/ISCO 2351