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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?

28%

AI can already do 28% of this job.

#94 / 623

Flight dispatcher

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	52%	+9.4
Slot, alternates and weight. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
The crew, the change and the late aircraft. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
MEL, restrictions and the go or no-go. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The storm, the diversion and recalculating in time. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Not leaving it short, and signing the release. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

28%

#86 / 623

Waiter

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
Collect payments from customers. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	6%	28%	+1.7
Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals, and take action to correct any problems. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	6%	28%	+1.7
Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, and take them to kitchen for cleaning. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	5%	28%	+1.4
Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	5%	28%	+1.4
Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	5%	28%	+1.4
Take orders from patrons for food or beverages. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	5%	28%	+1.4
Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	5%	28%	+1.4
Inform customers of daily specials. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	5%	28%	+1.4
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency). Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	58%	28%	+16.2
Total	100%		28%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low