Rant: The new diagnostic software thinks it knows my job better than I do

I was fixing a comms issue on a regional jet last month. The onboard computer said everything was fine, but the pilot kept reporting static. I had to ignore the fancy screen and actually trace the antenna wiring by hand. Turns out, a corroded connector was the problem, something the software missed completely. It feels like we're trusting machines too much and losing basic troubleshooting skills. I see this more and more in my hangar, with younger techs going straight to the manual. What do you guys think? Are we too reliant on tech now?

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phoenix_lopez36d ago

Does relying on the manual first stop techs from learning root causes, like your corroded connector?

the_christopher6d ago

Wouldn't always following the book make you miss the obvious stuff right in front of you?