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
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Air traffic controller
17%
AI can already do 17% of this job.
#638 / 683
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?
Spanish language teacher
22%
#398 / 683
View rankingSpanish language teacher
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Reading, the commentary and the rubric.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Writing, the paragraph and the one who will not start.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Speaking, the fear and getting them to talk.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Spelling, the mark-up and not humiliating.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Plagiarism, the web and not looking away.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That they write with sense, and not copying.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
- text commentary
- writing
- speaking
- spelling
- language rubrics
- plagiarism
- paragraphs
- reading
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-2031.00· ESCO/ISCO 2330