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Can AI do the work of a Airline pilot?
Flight plan and weather already process themselves. Deciding in a failure, talking to the cabin, and landing do not.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Airline pilot
19%
AI or a robot can already do 19% of this job.
#93 / 103
View rankingAirline pilot
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Prepare flight plan, fuel and NOTAMs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Weather and company briefing.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 32% | +4.5 |
Flying: take-off, cruise and landing.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Failures, diversions and emergencies.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Coordination with ATC, cabin and ground.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Reports, logbook and fatigue compliance.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- Prepare flight plan, fuel and NOTAMs
- Weather and company briefing
- Flying: take-off, cruise and landing
- Failures, diversions and emergencies
- Coordination with ATC, cabin and ground
- Reports, logbook and fatigue compliance
- piloto
- pilot
- aviacion
- comandante de aeronave
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 3153
IS WORK OVER?
QA tester
38%
#11 / 103
View rankingQA tester
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 55% | +6.6 |
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 55% | +6.1 |
Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Create or maintain databases of known test defects.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 39% | 28% | +10.9 |
| Total | 100% | 38% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- internal risk management policy
- ICT quality policy
- software anomalies
- levels of software testing
- quality standards
- quality assurance methodologies
- ICT process quality models
- set quality assurance objectives
- ensure continuous preparedness for audits
- comply with legal regulations
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1253.00· ESCO/ISCO 2519