While the newer Albatros J.II began to replace it in frontline use only months later, the aircraft continued to be operated through to the Armistice of 11 November 1918 that ended the conflict.

In terms of its general configuration, the J.I shared both the wings and tail of the C.XII while adopting a new slab-sided fuselage, which was semi-armoured to protect its occupants from ground fire.

The poor climb performance was not deemed to be particularly impactful as the J.I was intended to continuously fly at a relatively low altitude throughout its entire mission profile.

[2] The overall design of the fuselage conformed to Albatros' established conventions, comprising multi-ply formers, six primary longerons, and skinned using plywood that was both pinned and glued to the structure.

To avoid compromising the armour, there was no cutaway on either side of the forward cockpit to facilitate the pilot's entry and egress; instead, an outwards-folding panel was present.

[6] The type was relatively popular amongst its crews, often due to the armor protection provided and the good visibility facilitated by its low set engine.

Additionally, between September 1920 and February 1921, four aircraft were lent by the Polish to an allied 1st Zaporizhska Aviation Escadrille of the Ukrainian People's Army.