Automation index

How much of a Aircraft mechanic’s job can AI already do?

A manual and a maintenance log come earlier. Signing an aircraft so it flies whole do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

23%

AI can already do 23% of this job.

#303 / 633

Aircraft mechanic

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
Read the manual, bulletins and the work order. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Inspect, strip, adjust and refit systems. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	12%	+2.6
Diagnosis, parts and functional tests. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Logs, CRS and traceability of the job. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Hangar, line and coordination with crew and ops. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Licence, stamp and airworthiness liability. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	10%	+1.4
Total	100%		23%

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

IS WORK OVER?

25%

#220 / 633

Book editor

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
Readers’ reports, selection and rejection. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Work the text with the author: structure and tone. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	22%	+4
P&L, advances, contracts and the schedule. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Coordinate copy-edit, layout, cover and press. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
List, bookshops and the life of the title. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The editorial bet and owning the book. Estimate No 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