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Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · SOC 49-2093
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$84,890
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
1,000
Proj. Annual Openings
6,940
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.7%
Top Skills
1.Critical Thinking
2.Active Listening
3.Operations Monitoring
4.Quality Control Analysis
5.Reading Comprehension
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.
Common titles: Critical Systems Technician, Electronic Bench Technician, Electronics Mechanic, Locomotive Electrician, Power Technician (Power Tech), Ship Yard Electrical Person
Representative Tasks
- •Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
- •Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
- •Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
- •Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
- •Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects.
- •Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- •Reassemble equipment after repair.
- •Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
- •Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotAdobe Creative Cloud software · hotAdobe Illustrator · hotAdobe Photoshop · hotAutodesk AutoCAD · hotAutodesk Revit · hotTrimble SketchUp Pro · hotIBM Lotus 1-2-3
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.9%
Avg AI Exposure
3
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Outlook | Average | 24% Bright |
| Median Salary | $84,890 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |