Vol737
It’s My Toxic Masculinity That You Like!
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I have recently watched/read several things regarding AI. Initially targeted toward replacing low wage jobs, it now continues its trajectory toward higher wage, higher skilled jobs. Interested in experiences/information/transitions in other “spaces” from posters on VN and how it affects your job or industry from jobs lost/gained, cost savings, lost compensation, the challenges that lie ahead, etc. Trying to also learn more about other fields and occupations that I know little or nothing about.
In commercial aviation the big push is toward pilotless aircraft. Drones have been in use for a while now for military purposes. While it won’t happen quickly in commercial air travel, the first step is single pilot operations with a “support” pilot/drone operator as the additional crew member.
As of now, all new commercial jet aircraft being manufactured are designed for two pilot crews. Under the assumption of single pilot operations, our work force would be reduced by half, resulting in over a $1B cost savings in pay alone (ball parking here only for the airline I work for), not counting company contributions to retirement and healthcare. A very stark reality for all participants in every space within our economy. Let er rip...the good, the bad, the ugly.
In commercial aviation the big push is toward pilotless aircraft. Drones have been in use for a while now for military purposes. While it won’t happen quickly in commercial air travel, the first step is single pilot operations with a “support” pilot/drone operator as the additional crew member.
As of now, all new commercial jet aircraft being manufactured are designed for two pilot crews. Under the assumption of single pilot operations, our work force would be reduced by half, resulting in over a $1B cost savings in pay alone (ball parking here only for the airline I work for), not counting company contributions to retirement and healthcare. A very stark reality for all participants in every space within our economy. Let er rip...the good, the bad, the ugly.