Takeover Tracker
25%medium risk
Radio Mechanics
vs

62 shared · 20 different

core competencies

40%medium risk
Manufacturing Production Technicians

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRadio MechanicsManufacturing Production Technicians
Risk Score25.4%40.5%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile20th82th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)2 / 1310 / 15
Median Salary$64,190$77,390
Employment11K64K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Telecommunications
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Customer and Personal Service
Production and Processing
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Public Safety and Security
Controlling Machines and Processes
Computers and Electronics
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Operation Monitoring
MonitoringAI-Augmented
Thinking Creatively

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Radio Mechanics

29%

total discount

Manufacturing Production 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.

Manufacturing Production Technicians

10 of 15 at risk
86%Plan and lay out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
82%Select cleaning materials, tools, or equipment.
78%Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
65%Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
61%Test products or subassemblies for functionality or quality.

Wage Comparison

Manufacturing Production Technicians earns +$13,200(+21%) vs Radio Mechanics
Radio MechanicsManufacturing Production Technicians
10th
$42,360$47,010
25th
$50,610$59,700
Median
$64,190$77,390
75th
$84,770$97,760
90th
$102,550$114,630

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Radio Mechanics2028–2035
Manufacturing Production Technicians2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Radio Mechanics has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Manufacturing Production Technicians.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Radio Mechanics

$47,918

from $64,190

Manufacturing Production Technicians

$46,063

from $77,390

After adjusting for AI risk, Radio Mechanics offers $1,855 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Radio

0

Unique to Manufacturing

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
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