Takeover Tracker

28%medium risk
Ship Engineers
vs

67 shared · 19 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricShip EngineersRecreational Vehicle Service Technicians
Risk Score28.0%17.8%
Risk TierMedium RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile30th4th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)6 / 152 / 15
Median Salary$101,320$50,540
Employment9K19K

Skill Comparison

|

Sorted by largest difference

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Transportation
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Administration and Management
Engineering and Technology
Controlling Machines and Processes
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Documenting/Recording Information
Customer and Personal Service
Public Safety and Security
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Operation Monitoring

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Ship Engineers

30%

total discount

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

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.

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

2 of 15 at risk
86%List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, or diagrams.
53%Confer with customers, read work orders, or examine vehicles needing repair to determine the nature and extent of damage.
47%Connect electrical systems to outside power sources and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.
47%Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems and test operation of toilets or sinks.
39%Examine or test operation of parts or systems to ensure completeness of repairs.

Wage Comparison

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians earns -$50,780(-50%) vs Ship Engineers
Ship EngineersRecreational Vehicle Service Technicians
10th
$56,620$35,480
25th
$71,720$43,370
Median
$101,320$50,540
75th
$130,380$63,300
90th
$162,370$76,650

Unlock the Complete Head-to-Head Analysis

Subscribe to both occupations to unlock exclusive comparison data you can't get anywhere else.

Head-to-head task automation timeline
"Which is right for me?" personalized recommendation
Career transition paths from each job
Risk-adjusted salary comparison
Combined protective factor strategy
PDF export of full comparison
Ship Engineers: Not yetRecreational Vehicle Service Technicians: Not yet