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?
Aircraft mechanic
23%
AI can already do 23% of this job.
#303 / 633
View rankingAircraft mechanic
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Read the manual, bulletins and the work order.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Inspect, strip, adjust and refit systems.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 12% | +2.6 |
Diagnosis, parts and functional tests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Logs, CRS and traceability of the job.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Hangar, line and coordination with crew and ops.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Licence, stamp and airworthiness liability.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- maintain aircraft
- inspect airframes
- replace components
- sign CRS
- aircraft diagnosis
- functional tests
- read service bulletins
- airworthiness
Sources for this job· O*NET 49-3011.00· ESCO/ISCO 7232
IS WORK OVER?
Heat-pump technician
22%
#380 / 633
View rankingHeat-pump technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Load, diagram and machine sizing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Install, vacuum and the refrigerant charge.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Commission, curves and hot water.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Sensors, fan-coils and noise to the neighbour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Winter, defrost and the complaint.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That it heats, and not freezing the outdoor unit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- fit heat pumps
- vacuum the circuit
- refrigerant charge
- commission
- hot water
- defrost
- size the unit
- sensors
Sources for this job· O*NET 49-9021.00· ESCO/ISCO 7126