Automation index
How much of a Wildland firefighter’s job can AI already do?
A fire-front map comes earlier. Going onto the slope with the wind against you do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Wildland firefighter
18%
AI can already do 18% of this job.
#554 / 633
View rankingWildland firefighter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, map and the day’s attack plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Line, hose-lay and the spot fire.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
Tools, pump and the water that does not arrive.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Night watch, lookout and the flare-up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Coordinate aircraft and the command post.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Get out whole and leave nobody behind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- fight wildfires
- cut line
- lay hose
- night watch
- portable pump
- air assets
- fire-front map
- spot fires
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-2022.00· ESCO/ISCO 5411
IS WORK OVER?
Aerospace engineer
25%
#228 / 633
View rankingAerospace 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Calculate, simulate and certify structures and systems.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Drawings, tolerances and traceability.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Bench, test flight and incidents.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Vendors, quality and EASA.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Documentation, versions and configuration.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Sign something that will not fall.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Drawings, tolerances and traceability
- Bench, test flight and incidents
- Vendors, quality and EASA
- Documentation, versions and configuration
- Sign something that will not fall
- ingeniero aeronautico
- aerospace engineer
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2144