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.
#648 / 693
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
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University careers adviser
27%
#182 / 693
View rankingUniversity careers adviser
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Workshop, the CV and the letter.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Appointment, the one who does not know and the one who wants everything.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Placement, the firm and not selling smoke.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Fair, the contact and the one who will not approach.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The dean, insertion and not dressing the rate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
A plan, and not panic.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- university CVs
- cover letters
- placements
- jobs fairs
- graduate insertion
- careers appointments
- not sell smoke
- workshops
Sources for this job· O*NET 21-1012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2423