Automation index
How much of a Airport ramp agent’s job can AI already do?
A load plan comes earlier. Pushing the aircraft, the bags and not getting the trim wrong do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Airport ramp agent
21%
AI can already do 21% of this job.
#404 / 633
View rankingAirport ramp agent
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Load plan, LIR and hold allocation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Load, unload, pushback and ramp assistance.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Bags, ULDs and special cargo.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Coordinate with crew, ops and fuel.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Times, delays and ramp safety.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Trim, papers and liability for the load.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- load aircraft
- do pushback
- allocate holds
- move bags
- load planning
- ramp assistance
- handle ULDs
- ramp safety
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-6051.00· ESCO/ISCO 9333
IS WORK OVER?
Air traffic controller
17%
#588 / 633
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