Takeover Tracker

25%medium risk
Radio Mechanics
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78 shared · 16 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRadio MechanicsElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Risk Score25.4%26.7%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile20th24th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)2 / 135 / 15
Median Salary$64,190$71,300
Employment11K60K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Telecommunications
Customer and Personal Service
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Public Safety and Security
Operation Monitoring
Building and Construction
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Category Flexibility
Administration and Management
Scheduling Work and Activities
Production and Processing

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Radio Mechanics

29%

total discount

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

31%

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.

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

5 of 15 at risk
88%Maintain inventory of spare parts.
87%Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
86%Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
59%Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
55%Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.

Wage Comparison

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment earns +$7,110(+11%) vs Radio Mechanics
Radio MechanicsElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
10th
$42,360$44,980
25th
$50,610$56,750
Median
$64,190$71,300
75th
$84,770$85,160
90th
$102,550$103,060

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