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Aircraft Mechanic

Also known as: Aviation Maintenance Technician, A&P Mechanic, Aircraft Technician, Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic

AI Impact Score

25/100

AI assists with diagnostics and predictive maintenance scheduling, but aircraft mechanics perform safety-critical work requiring precision, regulatory compliance, and hands-on expertise that is irreplaceable.

$50k – $95k

Salary Range

growing

Growth Outlook

160,000

Total Jobs (US)

+6%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Routine maintenance loggingParts lookup in manualsBasic inspection documentationScheduled maintenance tracking

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

Predictive maintenance analyticsFault diagnostics with AI systemsTechnical manual search and retrievalCompliance documentation automation

Human-Safe Tasks (5)

Physical component inspection and repairComplex troubleshooting across avionics and mechanical systemsFAA compliance and certification signoffsSafety-critical decision makingNon-routine repair judgment