ISCO-08 3153
Aircraft pilots and related associate professionals
30.8%
ADI · 245th of 433 · 95% interval 19.9–42.2
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 30.8% of the task time of aircraft pilots and related associate professionals, and finish 2.3% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full30.8%
245th of 433 · interval 19.9–42.2
ADI3 · full delegation2.3%
114th of 433 · interval 0.0–6.0
ADIs · share of time34.5%
223rd of 433 · interval 28.6–40.7
Evidence116
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 1.1 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 28.5%L1Augmentation · 40.7%L2Partial delegation · 28.6%L3Full delegation · 2.3%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
116 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.Commercial Pilots | 2.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 2.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor gauges, warning devices, and control panels to verify aircraft performance and to regulate engine speed.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 2.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Steer aircraft along planned routes, using autopilot and flight management computers.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 2.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Consider airport altitudes, outside temperatures, plane weights, and wind speeds and directions to calculate the speed needed to become airborne.Commercial Pilots | 2.6% | L2 | L3L2 | 82% | 10 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 2.6% | L0 | L2L0 | 26% | 2 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 2.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 9% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly.Commercial Pilots | 2.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 35 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 2.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Co-pilot aircraft or perform captain's duties, as required.Commercial Pilots | 2.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.Commercial Pilots | 2.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 3 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 2.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.2 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 2.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 28 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight according to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.Commercial Pilots | 2.3% | L0 | L0L2 | 14% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan flights according to government and company regulations, using aeronautical charts and navigation instruments.Commercial Pilots | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 75% | 52 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
Show the other 101 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check baggage or cargo to ensure that it has been loaded correctly.Commercial Pilots | 2.3% | L0 | L0L2 | 20% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Order changes in fuel supplies, loads, routes, or schedules to ensure safety of flights.Commercial Pilots | 2.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 25 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Check passenger and cargo distributions and fuel amounts to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 15 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Obtain and review data such as load weights, fuel supplies, weather conditions, and flight schedules to determine flight plans and identify needed changes.Commercial Pilots | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 52 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Choose routes, altitudes, and speeds that will provide the fastest, safest, and smoothest flights.Commercial Pilots | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Write specified information in flight records, such as flight times, altitudes flown, and fuel consumption.Commercial Pilots | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 9 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air traffic control and inform crew members of flight and test procedures.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · supplemental task | 2.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters to keep abreast of flight conditions.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 22 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Brief crews about flight details, such as destinations, duties, and responsibilities.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 2.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 22 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Request changes in altitudes or routes as circumstances dictate.Commercial Pilots | 1.9% | L0 | L1L0 | 12% | 4 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Choose routes, altitudes, and speeds that will provide the fastest, safest, and smoothest flights.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 52 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct activities of aircraft crews during flights.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 1.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air traffic control, and inform crew members of flight and test procedures.Commercial Pilots | 1.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise other crew members.Commercial Pilots | 1.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Record in log books information, such as flight times, distances flown, and fuel consumption.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 75% | 12 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Use instrumentation to pilot aircraft when visibility is poor.Commercial Pilots | 1.5% | L0 | L1L0 | 8% | 1.2 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Make announcements regarding flights, using public address systems.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Order changes in fuel supplies, loads, routes, or schedules to ensure safety of flights.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 22 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct in-flight tests and evaluations at specified altitudes and in all types of weather to determine the receptivity and other characteristics of equipment and systems.Commercial Pilots | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform minor aircraft maintenance and repair work, or arrange for major maintenance.Commercial Pilots | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan and formulate flight activities and test schedules and prepare flight evaluation reports.Commercial Pilots · supplemental task | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| File instrument flight plans with air traffic control so that flights can be coordinated with other air traffic.Commercial Pilots | 1.1% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 20 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform minor maintenance work, or arrange for major maintenance.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Instruct other pilots and student pilots in aircraft operations and the principles of flight.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| File instrument flight plans with air traffic control to ensure that flights are coordinated with other air traffic.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 18 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Instruct other pilots and student pilots in aircraft operations.Commercial Pilots · supplemental task | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Evaluate other pilots or pilot-license applicants for proficiency.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 3.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Teach company regulations and procedures to other pilots.Commercial Pilots · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 16% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Fly with other pilots or pilot-license applicants to evaluate their proficiency.Commercial Pilots · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct in-flight tests and evaluations at specified altitudes and in all types of weather to determine the receptivity and other characteristics of equipment and systems.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan and formulate flight activities and test schedules and prepare flight evaluation reports.Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Rescue and evacuate injured persons.Commercial Pilots · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect airfield conditions to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements.Airfield Operations Specialists | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct inspections of the airport property and perimeter to maintain controlled access to airfields.Airfield Operations Specialists | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Implement airfield safety procedures to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operation.Airfield Operations Specialists | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Manage wildlife on and around airport grounds.Airfield Operations Specialists | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform and supervise airfield management activities, including mobile airfield management functions.Airfield Operations Specialists | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 4.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor the arrival, parking, refueling, loading, and departure of all aircraft.Airfield Operations Specialists | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Coordinate with agencies to meet aircrew requirements for billeting, messing, refueling, ground transportation, and transient aircraft maintenance.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.1 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Receive, transmit, and control message traffic.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 12 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Use airfield landing and navigational aids and digital data terminal communications equipment to perform duties.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Coordinate communications between air traffic control and maintenance personnel.Airfield Operations Specialists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain air-to-ground and point-to-point radio contact with aircraft commanders.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L1L0 | 12% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate with agencies, such as air traffic control, civil engineers, or command posts, to ensure support of airfield management activities.Airfield Operations Specialists | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 52 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assist in responding to aircraft and medical emergencies.Airfield Operations Specialists | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Receive and post weather information and flight plan data, such as air routes or arrival and departure times.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 15 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Relay departure, arrival, delay, aircraft and airfield status, and other pertinent information to upline controlling agencies.Airfield Operations Specialists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 15 min | Access to systems |
| Provide aircrews with information and services needed for airfield management and flight planning.Airfield Operations Specialists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 28 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct departure and arrival briefings.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 25 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain flight and event logs, air crew flying records, and flight operations records of incoming and outgoing flights.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 25 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Post visual display boards and status boards.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Procure, produce, and provide information on the safe operation of aircraft, such as flight planning publications, operations publications, charts and maps, or weather information.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Train operations staff.Airfield Operations Specialists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan and coordinate airfield construction.Airfield Operations Specialists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 22 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collaborate with others to plan flight schedules and air crew assignments.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.3 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Initiate or conduct airport-wide coordination of snow removal on runways and taxiways.Airfield Operations Specialists | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Anticipate aircraft equipment needs for air evacuation and cargo flights.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.1 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Coordinate changes to flight itineraries with appropriate Air Traffic Control (ATC) agencies.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 25 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Check military flight plans with civilian agencies.Airfield Operations Specialists · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 30 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Enforce safety rules and regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, or other personnel to exchange information or to resolve problems.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 25 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Resolve worker problems or collaborate with employees to assist in problem resolution.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 25 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation, operations or production goals.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Review orders, production schedules, blueprints, or shipping or receiving notices to determine work sequences and material shipping dates, types, volumes, or destinations.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Drive vehicles or operate machines or equipment to complete work assignments or to assist workers.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Interpret transportation or tariff regulations, shipping orders, safety regulations, or company policies and procedures for workers.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 32 min | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Examine, measure, or weigh cargo or materials to determine specific handling requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor field work to ensure proper performance and use of materials.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain or verify records of time, materials, expenditures, or crew activities.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 38 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect or test materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, or facilities to ensure that they are safe, free of defects, and consistent with specifications.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Dispatch personnel and vehicles in response to telephone or radio reports of emergencies.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 8 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Compute or estimate cash, payroll, transportation, personnel, or storage requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Direct workers in transportation or related services, such as pumping, moving, storing, or loading or unloading of materials.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assist workers in tasks, such as loading vehicles.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators · supplemental task | 0.1% | L0 | L0L2 | 19% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan and establish schedules.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Requisition needed personnel, supplies, equipment, parts, or repair services.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 38 min | Access to systems |
| Explain and demonstrate work tasks to new workers or assign training tasks to experienced workers.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform or schedule repairs or preventive maintenance of vehicles or other equipment.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare, compile, and submit reports on work activities, operations, production, or work-related accidents.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 52 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Recommend and implement measures to improve worker motivation, equipment performance, work methods, or customer services.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 3.3 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Recommend or implement personnel actions, such as employee selection, evaluation, rewards, or disciplinary actions.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Observe and evaluate workers' appearance and performance to ensure quality service and compliance with specifications.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Take disciplinary action to address performance problems.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 35 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Requisition necessary supplies, equipment, or services.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 38 min | Access to systems |
| Recruit and hire staff members.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Recommend and implement measures to improve worker motivation, work methods, or customer services.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 3.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Participate in continuing education to stay abreast of industry trends and developments.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 50% | 1.8 h | – |
| Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, or other personnel to exchange information or to resolve problems.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 25 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Meet with managers or other supervisors to stay informed of changes affecting operations.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect work areas or operating equipment to ensure conformance to established standards in areas such as cleanliness or maintenance.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 35 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, or facilities to ensure that they are safe, free of defects, and consistent with specifications.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inform workers about interests or special needs of specific groups.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 30 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Explain and demonstrate work tasks to new workers or assign training tasks to experienced workers.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Enforce safety rules and regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct or coordinate the activities of workers, such as flight or car attendants.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Compute or estimate cash, payroll, transportation, or personnel requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.0 h | Access to systems |
| Apply customer feedback to service improvement efforts.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Analyze and record personnel or operational data and write related activity reports.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.5 h | Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 30.8% | 44 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.305 | 49 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.114 | 49 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 74.646 | 67 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.116 | 41 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.004 | 35 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (31)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Process control technicians not elsewhere classified 3139 | 91.1 | |
| Draughtspersons 3118 | 82.3 | |
| Mining supervisors 3121 | 71.6 | |
| Construction supervisors 3123 | 71.6 | |
| Chemical and physical science technicians 3111 | 69.7 | |
| Electronics engineering technicians 3114 | 60.2 | |
| Civil engineering technicians 3112 | 57.6 | |
| Manufacturing supervisors 3122 | 56.5 | |
| Air traffic safety electronics technicians 3155 | 54.7 | |
| Mining and metallurgical technicians 3117 | 51.5 | |
| Physical and engineering science technicians not elsewhere classified 3119 | 51.1 | |
| Mechanical engineering technicians 3115 | 50.0 |
Dashed line: aircraft pilots and related associate professionals (30.8%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Aircraft pilots and related associate professionals (ISCO-08 3153), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/3153
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Aircraft pilots and related associate professionals (ISCO-08 3153)}
}Machine-readable
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