SOC 17-3021
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Risk Score
⚠️44/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥9,060
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$80K
$54K – $120K
Projected Growth
📈+8.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖49/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians face a risk score of 44/100 — 0 points above the national average of 44. With only 49/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $80K ($34K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 44/100, Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic inspection and testing automation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 9,060 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in safety-critical judgment in design review and cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Robotic inspection and testing automation
AI-optimized manufacturing process design
Automated structural and systems analysis software
Simulation and digital twin automation
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Safety-critical judgment in design review
Cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects
On-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions
Novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 78% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 51% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 29 | $97K | 75% |