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?
Nanny
13%
#641 / 643
View rankingNanny
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Planning, errands and notes to the family.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Activities, homework and planned play.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 22% | +2.6 |
Care, feed and settle the child.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 26% | 6% | +1.6 |
Safety, fever and first aid.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 8% | +1.3 |
Boundaries with parents and the house.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Bond, patience and consistency.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 13% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Planning, errands and notes to the family
- Activities, homework and planned play
- Care, feed and settle the child
- Safety, fever and first aid
- Boundaries with parents and the house
- Bond, patience and consistency
- ninera
- nanny
- canguro
- au pair
Sources for this job· O*NET 39-9011.00· ESCO/ISCO 5311