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?
Perfusionist
20%
#462 / 633
View rankingPerfusionist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Build the circuit, prime and the checklist.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Run the pump, gases and temperature.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Cardioplegia, haemofiltration and weaning.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
ECMO, emergencies and the oxygenator change.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Logs, alarms and talk to the surgeon.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
No air in the line and owning the machine.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- run the pump
- CPB
- prime the circuit
- cardioplegia
- ECMO
- wean off pump
- oxygenator
- perfusion
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-2099.00· ESCO/ISCO 3212