low risk
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
SOC: 49-3011.00
vs
52 shared · 39 different
core competencies
medium risk
Power Plant Operators
SOC: 51-8013.00
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | Power Plant Operators |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 21.6% | 46.3% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 10th | 94th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 3 / 15 | 11 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $78,680 | $99,670 |
| Employment | 136K | 31K |
Skill Comparison
|
Sorted by largest difference
Mechanical
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Equipment MaintenanceAI-Resistant
Documenting/Recording Information
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Repairing
Engineering and Technology
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Finger Dexterity
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
33%
total discount
Power Plant Operators
28%
total discount
Wage Comparison
Power Plant Operators earns +$20,990(+27%) vs Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Aircraft Mechanics and Service TechniciansPower Plant Operators
10th
$47,790$59,930
25th
$61,920$77,400
Median
$78,680$99,670
75th
$95,050$111,980
90th
$120,080$128,760