Automation index
How much of a Flight dispatcher’s job can AI already do?
A flight plan comes earlier. Signing the fuel without leaving the aircraft short do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Flight dispatcher
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#94 / 743
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
IS WORK OVER?
Power engineer
22%
#395 / 743
View rankingPower engineer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Study, the short-circuit and selectivity.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Substation, the disconnector and the lockout.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Switching, the five rules and not skipping them.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Fault, the relay and not resetting blind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The operator, the rush and not working live.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That it does not blow, and not working live.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- short-circuits
- selectivity
- disconnectors
- five rules
- relays
- substations
- lockouts
- not work live
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2071.00· ESCO/ISCO 2151