Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
SOC Code: 49-3011
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicianss inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 88.9/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Maintenance, Repairing.
AI-Proof Score: 88.9 — Very High
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Median Salary
$78,680
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Job Growth
4.0%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Equipment Maintenance
- •Repairing
- •Troubleshooting
- •Operations Monitoring
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Critical Thinking
Common Tasks
- ✓Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
- ✓Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- ✓Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
- ✓Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
- ✓Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation