Takeover Tracker

25%medium risk
Radio Mechanics
vs

70 shared · 15 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRadio MechanicsAutomotive Engineering Technicians
Risk Score25.4%29.7%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile20th37th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)2 / 136 / 15
Median Salary$64,190$68,730
Employment11K37K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Telecommunications
Customer and Personal Service
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Public Safety and Security
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Physics
Written Comprehension
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Engineering and Technology
Repairing
Reading ComprehensionAI-Vulnerable
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Radio Mechanics

29%

total discount

Automotive Engineering Technicians

30%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Radio Mechanics

2 of 13 at risk
86%Monitor radio range stations to detect transmission flaws and adjust controls to eliminate flaws.
84%Test emergency transmitters to ensure their readiness for immediate use.
45%Calibrate and align components, using scales, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
43%Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output.
43%Test batteries, using hydrometers and ammeters, and charge batteries as necessary.

Automotive Engineering Technicians

6 of 15 at risk
86%Order new test equipment, supplies, or replacement parts.
85%Monitor computer-controlled test equipment, according to written or verbal instructions.
69%Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work specifications, drawings, or charts.
63%Document test results, using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools.
53%Perform or execute manual or automated tests of automotive system or component performance, efficiency, or durability.

Wage Comparison

Automotive Engineering Technicians earns +$4,540(+7%) vs Radio Mechanics
Radio MechanicsAutomotive Engineering Technicians
10th
$42,360$46,940
25th
$50,610$57,330
Median
$64,190$68,730
75th
$84,770$82,980
90th
$102,550$100,890

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