Air traffic instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Air traffic instructor gender statistics
17.7% of air traffic instructors are women and 82.3% of air traffic instructors are men.
- Male, 82.3%
- Female, 17.7%
Air traffic instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.3% |
| Female | 17.7% |
Air traffic instructor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.06 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,231
Female income
$55,233
Air traffic instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in air traffic instructor positions over time. Currently, 17.7% of air traffic instructors are female.
Air traffic instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.20% | 18.80% |
| 2011 | 82.50% | 17.50% |
| 2012 | 78.69% | 21.31% |
| 2013 | 84.48% | 15.52% |
| 2014 | 76.23% | 23.77% |
| 2015 | 79.79% | 20.21% |
| 2016 | 79.00% | 21.00% |
| 2017 | 84.12% | 15.88% |
| 2018 | 81.31% | 18.69% |
| 2019 | 84.08% | 15.92% |
| 2020 | 78.92% | 21.08% |
| 2021 | 82.31% | 17.69% |
Air traffic instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared air traffic instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, airline transport pilot and combat control have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Flight Attendant | 16% | 84% |
| International Flight Attendant | 21% | 79% |
| Flight Attendant | 21% | 79% |
| Air Traffic Instructor | 82% | 18% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Air traffic instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among air traffic instructors is White, which makes up 60.2% of all air traffic instructors. Comparatively, 17.3% of air traffic instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of air traffic instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 7.1%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Air traffic instructor race
| Air traffic instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 7.1% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Air traffic instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how air traffic instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Air traffic instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.00% | 12.36% | 2.47% | 10.93% |
| 2011 | 70.08% | 13.29% | 2.32% | 10.95% |
| 2012 | 69.64% | 10.00% | 2.98% | 12.49% |
| 2013 | 67.15% | 14.92% | 3.73% | 10.27% |
| 2014 | 69.48% | 11.94% | 2.90% | 11.15% |
| 2015 | 66.93% | 11.08% | 5.45% | 14.34% |
| 2016 | 70.44% | 12.48% | 1.93% | 10.98% |
| 2017 | 73.56% | 9.44% | 3.00% | 10.76% |
| 2018 | 67.38% | 12.92% | 3.80% | 13.42% |
| 2019 | 70.34% | 9.13% | 2.31% | 14.25% |
| 2020 | 67.46% | 11.27% | 3.17% | 14.57% |
| 2021 | 60.19% | 9.58% | 5.23% | 17.29% |
Air traffic instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown air traffic instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino air traffic instructors have the lowest average salary at $48,491.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,503 |
| White | $54,770 |
| Black or African American | $50,983 |
| Asian | $50,808 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,491 |
Average air traffic instructor age
See how the average age of air traffic instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Air traffic instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | |
| White | 37 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 41 | |
| Asian | 38 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.5 |
Air traffic instructor age breakdown
The average age of air traffic instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the air traffic instructor population.
Air traffic instructor age breakdown
| Air Traffic Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Air traffic instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for air traffic instructors is bachelor's degree, with 47% of air traffic instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 34% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 34%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Air traffic instructors by degree level
| Air traffic instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 34% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Air traffic instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, air traffic instructors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $57,950 annually. With a Associate degree, air traffic instructors earn a median annual income of $55,697 compared to $47,227 for air traffic instructors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,227 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,950 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,697 |
Air traffic instructor employment statistics
Most air traffic instructors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where air traffic instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where air traffic instructors work.
Air traffic instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Air traffic instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the air traffic instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most air traffic instructors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Air traffic instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 13% |
Air traffic instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for air traffic instructors are education, technology and transportation.
Air traffic instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Government | 13% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
Air traffic instructor turnover and employment statistics
Air traffic instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for air traffic instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Air traffic instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Air traffic instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 3.41% |
| 2013 | 2.89% |
| 2014 | 0.51% |
| 2015 | 2.03% |
| 2016 | 2.34% |
| 2017 | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 3.12% |
| 2019 | 1.43% |
| 2020 | 2.54% |
| 2021 | 3.74% |
Average air traffic instructor tenure
The average air traffic instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 334 air traffic instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Air traffic instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Air traffic instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of air traffic instructors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Attendant | 3.71% | 45,768 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Cooker Cleaner | 4.91% | 47,014 |
| Air Traffic Instructor | 7.23% | - |
| Commercial Airplane Pilot | 11.74% | 29,126 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Airplane Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,893 |
Similar air traffic instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Attendant | 3.71% | 45,768 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Cooker Cleaner | 4.91% | 47,014 |
| Commercial Airplane Pilot | 11.74% | 29,126 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Airplane Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,893 |
Foreign languages spoken by air traffic instructors
The most common foreign language among air traffic instructors is Spanish at 54.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Ukrainian at 9.1% and German is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 54.5%
- Ukrainian, 9.1%
- German, 9.1%
- Japanese, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Other, 9.1%
Air traffic instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.5% |
| Ukrainian | 9.1% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Japanese | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Other | 9.1% |