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.
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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?
Stockbroker
25%
#224 / 643
View rankingStockbroker
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Orders, notes and portfolio screens.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Analysis, theses and market notes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Call, persuade and not over-push.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Compliance, KYC and recordings.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Desk, hours and execution issues.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not putting a client into something they do not understand.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Orders, notes and portfolio screens
- Analysis, theses and market notes
- Call, persuade and not over-push
- Compliance, KYC and recordings
- Desk, hours and execution issues
- corredor de bolsa
- broker
- agente de bolsa
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-3031.00· ESCO/ISCO 3311