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72 shared · 19 different

core competencies

28%medium risk
Ship Engineers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricAutomotive Master MechanicsShip Engineers
Risk Score19.7%28.0%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile6th30th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$49,670$101,320
Employment689K9K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Analyzing Data or Information
Administration and Management
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Interacting With Computers
Mechanical
Extent Flexibility
Getting Information
Transportation
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Public Safety and Security
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Automotive Master Mechanics

31%

total discount

Ship Engineers

30%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Automotive Master Mechanics

4 of 15 at risk
74%Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
55%Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
53%Maintain cleanliness of work area.
52%Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
45%Align vehicles' front ends.

Ship Engineers

6 of 15 at risk
87%Record orders for changes in ship speed or direction and note gauge readings or test data, such as revolutions per minute or voltage output, in engineering logs or bellbooks.
86%Monitor engine, machinery, or equipment indicators when vessels are underway and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.
86%Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.
85%Order and receive engine room stores, such as oil or spare parts, maintain inventories, and record usage of supplies.
77%Monitor the availability, use, or condition of lifesaving equipment or pollution preventatives to ensure that international regulations are followed.

Wage Comparison

Ship Engineers earns +$51,650(+104%) vs Automotive Master Mechanics
Automotive Master MechanicsShip Engineers
10th
$33,660$56,620
25th
$38,140$71,720
Median
$49,670$101,320
75th
$65,660$130,380
90th
$80,850$162,370

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