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?
Radiographer
20%
#480 / 643
View rankingRadiographer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Protocols, dose and worklists.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Position, expose and watch the patient.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Contrast, lines and reactions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Reconstruct, label and send to PACS.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Calm children, claustrophobia and pain.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Radiation protection, kit and not over-exposing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Protocols, dose and worklists
- Position, expose and watch the patient
- Contrast, lines and reactions
- Reconstruct, label and send to PACS
- Calm children, claustrophobia and pain
- tecnico en radiodiagnostico
- tecnico de rayos
- radiographer
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-2034.00· ESCO/ISCO 3211