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 / 623
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?
Wildland firefighter
18%
#544 / 623
View rankingWildland firefighter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, map and the day’s attack plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Line, hose-lay and the spot fire.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
Tools, pump and the water that does not arrive.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Night watch, lookout and the flare-up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Coordinate aircraft and the command post.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Get out whole and leave nobody behind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- fight wildfires
- cut line
- lay hose
- night watch
- portable pump
- air assets
- fire-front map
- spot fires
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-2022.00· ESCO/ISCO 5411