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?
Procurement specialist
34%
#20 / 643
View rankingProcurement specialist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 28% | +3.4 |
Maintain and review computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 55% | +5.5 |
Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Arrange the payment of duty and freight charges.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Research and evaluate suppliers, based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 48% | +1.9 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 25% | 28% | +7 |
| Total | 100% | 34% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- types of coffee beans
- coffee grinding levels
- food and beverage industry
- coffee characteristics
- examine green coffee beans
- apply HACCP
- conduct extensive international travel
- analyse consumer buying trends
- negotiate price
- evaluate coffee characteristics
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1023.00· ESCO/ISCO 3323