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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · SOC 49-3011
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$79,870
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
11,800
Proj. Annual Openings
138,090
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.Equipment Maintenance
2.Repairing
3.Operations Monitoring
4.Troubleshooting
5.Critical Thinking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Common titles: Aircraft Maintainer, Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Aircraft Maintenance Tech), Aircraft Mechanic, Aircraft Restorer, Aircraft Service Technician (Aircraft Service Tech), Aircraft Technician (Aircraft Tech)
Representative 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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.
- •Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
- •Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.
- •Maintain repair or maintenance records.
- •Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft PowerPoint · hotSAP software · hotAccess Software AIRPAXCaseBank SpotLightEngine analysis softwareMaintenance information databasesMaintenance planning softwareMaintenance record softwareMxi Technologies MaintenixOperational Data Store ODS software
Related Occupations
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 | $79,870 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |