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?
Flight dispatcher
28%
#94 / 633
View rankingFlight dispatcher
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, NOTAM, METAR and the fuel.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Slot, alternates and weight.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
The crew, the change and the late aircraft.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
MEL, restrictions and the go or no-go.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The storm, the diversion and recalculating in time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Not leaving it short, and signing the release.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- flight plans
- NOTAM
- METAR
- fuel calc
- slots
- MEL
- alternates
- operational release
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-2022.00· ESCO/ISCO 3154