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Tramways technician

Also called aerial technician, aerial cable lineman, tramways electrical technician

Tramways technicians conduct maintenance tasks to prevent and repair damages to lifts or aerial tramways. They use specific equipment, keep a log of the activities and abide by safety procedures and practices such as emergency evacuation and rescue operations. They can deny access to the facility if the conditions do not allow its safe use.

Will there be jobs?Yes, good prospectsShortage in 11 countries now. 33 jobs to fill by 2035 for every 100 people doing this work today.Electrical and electronics trades workersWhat does it pay?About averageFrom about €1,200 (Bulgaria) to €5,600 (Denmark) a month, depending on the country.Estimate · Electrical and electronics trades workersWhat do I need to study?Upper secondary or vocational7 in 10 finished upper secondary or vocational training. 6 in 10 train through vocational routes.Electrical and electronics trades workersWill AI change it?Very littleLevel 1 of 6. AI could take on part of some tasks, but none fully.Electronics mechanics and servicers · ILO

What you'd do

Electronics mechanics and servicers · ILO
  • Examining and testing machines, instruments, components, control systems and other electronic equipment to identify faults
  • Adjusting, repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and wiring, and maintaining machines, equipment and instruments
  • Reassembling, test operating and adjusting equipment
  • Installing electronic instruments and control systems
  • Coordinating work with that of engineers, technicians and other maintenance personnel
  • Interpreting test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems
  • Installing, adjusting, repairing or replacing electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems using hand tools, power tools or soldering irons
  • Connecting components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters and in-flight refuelling systems
  • Keeping records of maintenance and repair work
Plan maintenance activitiesCoordinate with tram maintenance departmentMaintain equipmentFollow procedures in the event of an alarmPerform minor repairs to equipment+ 3 more essential skills

Will there be jobs?

Yes, good prospects

11 EU countries are short of electronics mechanics and servicers now, and a typical number of jobs will need filling by 2035.

People working as electrical and electronics trades workers in the EU
3.16m3.26m3.49m 201520232035

Solid: measured. Dashed: forecast.

Jobs to fill, 2026–2035
175,000 new jobs 915,000 replacing leavers
Jobs to fill per 100 people working now
Electrical and electronics trades workers33
All jobs29
Right now
11 of 27 countries report a shortage of electronics mechanics and servicers, 2 a surplus.
Electronics mechanics and servicers · EURES

What does it pay?

About average

Pay depends a lot on the country: from about €1,200 a month (Bulgaria) to €5,600 (Denmark), before tax.

Pick a country at the top of the page to see typical pay there, for people under 30, and compared with all jobs.

Among craft and related trades workers in the EU, women earn 26% less per hour than men. Craft and related trades workers · Eurostat

What do I need to study?

Upper secondary or vocational

Upper secondary or vocational training in electronics and automation is the usual route.

Highest qualification of electrical and electronics trades workers (EU, 2025)
Degree 17%Vocational 62%General secondary 7%Basic schooling 14%
Field that teaches it
Electronics and automation
Vocational route, EU
6 in 10 trainees in this field

Pick a country at the top of the page to see where to study and the official course finders.

Will AI change it?

Very little

AI could take on part of some tasks, but none fully.

How exposed is this job? ILO scale
Very low
Low
Some tasks
Moderate
Significant
High

Average task score 0.25 on a scale from 0 (AI can't do it) to 1 (AI could do it fully).

See the score for each of the 9 tasks
Keeping records of maintenance and repair work0.55
Interpreting test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems0.31
Examining and testing machines, instruments, components, control systems and other electronic equipment to identify faults0.27
Coordinating work with that of engineers, technicians and other maintenance personnel0.26
Installing electronic instruments and control systems0.23
Reassembling, test operating and adjusting equipment0.17
Installing, adjusting, repairing or replacing electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems using hand tools, power tools or soldering irons0.16
Connecting components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters and in-flight refuelling systems0.15
Adjusting, repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and wiring, and maintaining machines, equipment and instruments0.14

Based on what AI could technically do when assessed in 2025. It is not a forecast for a future year, and not a forecast of job losses. Scores for electronics mechanics and servicers. Source: ILO (2025), adapted (credits).