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.
#608 / 653
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?
Palliative care doctor
22%
#363 / 653
View rankingPalliative care doctor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Pain, the scale and the rescue dose.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
The room, the family and the one who will not hear.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Symptom, the route and not over-sedating.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The team, the home discharge and the weekend.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The oncologist, the limit and not walking away.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Be there, and not leaving the end alone.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
- pain scales
- opioid rescue
- palliative sedation
- home discharge
- refractory symptoms
- grieving family
- subcutaneous route
- end of life
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1229.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212