Diver
8AI CAN DO8%moving to53%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£22,000 - £27,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE →
Diver
Divers work underwater to inspect and repair things, search the ocean floor for scientific work, or gather information for important projects. It is skilled, risky work that takes serious training and focus.
This job holds up well against AI
AI cannot yet do much of what this job actually involves, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior DiverEntry-level divers assist in basic tasks under supervision, gaining experience in various diving environments.£22,000 - £27,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level DiverMid-level divers take on more complex tasks, often leading projects and mentoring junior divers.£30,000 - £38,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior DiverSenior divers oversee diving operations, manage teams, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.£45,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.