Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
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Automation risk
Low Risk (21-40%): Jobs in this level have a limited risk of automation, as they demand a mix of technical and human-centric skills.
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User poll
Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 37% chance of automation.
What do you think the risk of automation is?
What is the likelihood that Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?
Sentiment
The following graph(s) are included wherever there is a substantial amount of votes to render meaningful data. These visual representations display user poll results over time, providing a significant indication of sentiment trends.
Sentiment over time (yearly)
Growth
The number of 'Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians' job openings is expected to rise 6.1% by 2031
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2023.
Wages
In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians' was $70,010, or $33 per hour
'Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians' were paid 51.2% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2022 there were 134,070 people employed as 'Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians' within the United States.
This represents around 0.09% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 1 thousand people are employed as 'Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians'.
Job description
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
SOC Code: 49-3011.00
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Comments
While some tasks certainly could be automated (such as wheel and tire changes), it would still require someone to double-check the work to verify it was good. Even major jobs require two people - one to fix it and one to check it.
Obviously, it's hard to say how quickly robotics technology will move ahead. But personally, I don't see a complete replacement of aircraft mechanics happening for several decades. Laws and regulations would need to change as well for that to happen.
Just my opinion though. We will have to see.
Still needs human labor to mount and dismount parts.
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