As of June 2026, Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians has an AI-exposure score of 56/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

56/100
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More exposed than 51% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$82,890. About 900 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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How you compare to similar Architecture & Engineering roles

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians (you)
56
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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.
Augmentable
  • Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
  • Finish vehicle instrumentation and deinstrumentation.
  • Adjust, repair, or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.
  • Identify required data, data acquisition plans, and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.
  • Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.
  • Fabricate and install parts and systems to be tested in test equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.
  • Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
  • Design electrical and mechanical systems for avionic instrumentation applications.
  • Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
Durable
  • Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.

Safer adjacent roles

YOUR ROLE TODAY
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians 56
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Avionics Technicians
80% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$82,280
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Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
72% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$73,900
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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
64% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$74,510
58
Robotics Technicians
56% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$73,900
59
Automotive Engineering Technicians
48% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$74,510
60
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$78,190
61
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$74,090
55
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
40% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$79,870
47

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