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
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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
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Stained-glass artist
19%
#548 / 633
View rankingStained-glass artist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Cartoon, cut and the glass colour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Lead, solder and the one that opens.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Cement, clean and the weatherseal.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Opening, the church and the scaffold.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The restoration, the original and not inventing extra.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
No air in, and firm lead.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- window cartoon
- lead
- solder
- cement
- cut glass
- openings
- restore windows
- weatherseal
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9195.00· ESCO/ISCO 7315