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 / 623
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-plant operator
19%
#512 / 623
View rankingPower-plant operator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Set-point, parameters and the log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Room, alarms and the one that trips.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Start, stop and not skipping the SOP.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Maintenance, isolation and the permit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The peak, the grid and not forcing it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
The set-point, and not tripping.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- set-points
- control room
- plant SOP
- starts
- isolations
- alarms
- dispatch
- the grid
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-8013.00· ESCO/ISCO 3131