Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians, task by task.

The work this job is made of, grouped and scored on how much of its output software can produce today, then linked to what addresses it. What is left over is the job. The full activity list is underneath.

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SOC code
49-3011.00
Activities scored
6
In O*NET
38 activities
Activities an agent can take on
4
Grounded in
O*NET 30.3
The tasks · Aircraft Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3011.00
88% · agentMostly automatable
85% · agentMostly automatable
82% · agentMostly automatable
58% · agentPartly automatable
18% · you keepBarely automatable
12% · you keepBarely automatable
The team4 agents · 3 need no setup
Maintenance documentation agent
Microsoft Excel · Maintenance record software · Docs
● No integration needed
Technical manual interpretation agent
Technical manual database software · Web browser software · Docs
● No integration needed
Work order analysis agent
Maintenance information databases · Microsoft Word · Docs
● No integration needed
Inventory and procurement agent
Supply system software · SAP software · Sheets
Needs SAP software
You keep this
Certify completed maintenance meets airworthiness standards and approve aircraft for operationPerform physical inspections, testing, and diagnostics on aircraft systems and componentsExecute hands-on repair, replacement, assembly, and maintenance work on aircraftMaintain legal accountability for safety-critical maintenance decisions and regulatory compliance

Automatability scores estimate how much of a task an agent can reliably do today, grounded in O*NET task data. They are not predictions of job loss.

Start with these three

The most automatable work in this job, and the one tool we would use for each. Every task has a page of its own with the reasoning and every occupation that does it.

Maintain repair logs and documentation88% · recording, documentation and administration · mostly automatable
Read and interpret technical manuals and specifications85% · research and retrieval work · mostly automatable
Interpret work orders and problem descriptions82% · research and retrieval work · mostly automatable

The full activity list

All 38 detailed work activities O*NET records for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.

Partly automatable 3

Partly automatable activities for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
ActivityJobs
Order materials, supplies, or equipment71
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products61
Communicate with coworkers to coordinate installations or repairs8

Barely automatable 30

Barely automatable activities for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
ActivityJobs
Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment44
Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning29
Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order29
Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts28
Fabricate parts or components28
Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts26
Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning22
Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials22
Reassemble equipment after repair20
Install electrical components, equipment, or systems18
Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear16
Cut materials according to specifications or needs16
Align equipment or machinery14
Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems14
Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems12
Install machine or equipment replacement parts11
Service vehicles to maintain functionality10
Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems9
Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems9
Move large objects using heavy equipment8
Remove parts or components from equipment8
Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning7
Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems7
Paint surfaces or equipment7
Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies7
Operate heating or drying equipment7
Lay out work according to specifications6
Apply protective coverings to objects or surfaces near work areas6
Install piping for installation or maintenance activities5
Inspect structural components of vehicles to identify problems4