Aircraft engine mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Aircraft engine mechanic gender statistics
12.1% of aircraft engine mechanics are women and 87.9% of aircraft engine mechanics are men.
- Male, 87.9%
- Female, 12.1%
Aircraft engine mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.9% |
| Female | 12.1% |
Aircraft engine mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,484
Female income
$53,537
Aircraft engine mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aircraft engine mechanic positions over time. Currently, 12.1% of aircraft engine mechanics are female.
Aircraft engine mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.03% | 12.97% |
| 2011 | 89.89% | 10.11% |
| 2012 | 88.15% | 11.85% |
| 2013 | 87.38% | 12.62% |
| 2014 | 86.87% | 13.13% |
| 2015 | 86.91% | 13.09% |
| 2016 | 86.24% | 13.76% |
| 2017 | 88.69% | 11.31% |
| 2018 | 88.40% | 11.60% |
| 2019 | 86.33% | 13.67% |
| 2020 | 88.07% | 11.93% |
| 2021 | 87.89% | 12.11% |
Aircraft engine mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared aircraft engine mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Aircraft Engine Mechanic | 88% | 12% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Aircraft engine mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aircraft engine mechanics is White, which makes up 54.8% of all aircraft engine mechanics. Comparatively, 22.5% of aircraft engine mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of aircraft engine mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 54.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.5%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Aircraft engine mechanic race
| Aircraft engine mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Aircraft engine mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how aircraft engine mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aircraft engine mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.81% | 9.36% | 5.70% | 16.41% |
| 2011 | 63.33% | 10.81% | 6.03% | 16.73% |
| 2012 | 61.24% | 11.14% | 5.77% | 18.69% |
| 2013 | 63.51% | 9.75% | 6.97% | 16.70% |
| 2014 | 63.71% | 10.09% | 6.87% | 16.11% |
| 2015 | 61.53% | 10.32% | 6.13% | 18.82% |
| 2016 | 63.80% | 10.73% | 5.64% | 16.42% |
| 2017 | 61.44% | 9.70% | 7.14% | 17.78% |
| 2018 | 63.15% | 10.22% | 6.30% | 17.55% |
| 2019 | 63.79% | 8.54% | 7.15% | 17.08% |
| 2020 | 58.64% | 9.69% | 7.72% | 17.59% |
| 2021 | 54.77% | 9.83% | 7.16% | 22.50% |
Aircraft engine mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown aircraft engine mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american aircraft engine mechanics have the lowest average salary at $59,175.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,305 |
| White | $62,527 |
| Black or African American | $59,175 |
| Asian | $61,468 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,026 |
Average aircraft engine mechanic age
See how the average age of aircraft engine mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Aircraft engine mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | |
| Unknown | 38.5 | |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 29 |
| White | 40 | 30 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Aircraft engine mechanic age breakdown
The average age of aircraft engine mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the aircraft engine mechanic population.
Aircraft engine mechanic age breakdown
| Aircraft Engine Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Aircraft engine mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for aircraft engine mechanics is associate degree, with 41% of aircraft engine mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- Associate, 41%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Aircraft engine mechanics by degree level
| Aircraft engine mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Aircraft engine mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, aircraft engine mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $63,292 annually. With a Associate degree, aircraft engine mechanics earn a median annual income of $63,249 compared to $55,245 for aircraft engine mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,245 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,292 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $63,249 |
Aircraft engine mechanic employment statistics
Most aircraft engine mechanics work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where aircraft engine mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aircraft engine mechanics work.
Aircraft engine mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Aircraft engine mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the aircraft engine mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aircraft engine mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Aircraft engine mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 17% |
Aircraft engine mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for aircraft engine mechanics are technology, transportation and government.
Aircraft engine mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 20% |
| Transportation | 14% |
| Government | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Aircraft engine mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Aircraft engine mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aircraft engine mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aircraft engine mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aircraft engine mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 3.28% |
| 2012 | 3.67% |
| 2013 | 2.97% |
| 2014 | 3.78% |
| 2015 | 2.98% |
| 2016 | 1.87% |
| 2017 | 2.34% |
| 2018 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 1.45% |
| 2020 | 2.70% |
| 2021 | 2.03% |
Average aircraft engine mechanic tenure
The average aircraft engine mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 589 aircraft engine mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Aircraft engine mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Aircraft engine mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aircraft engine mechanics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Service Technician | 1.31% | 216,958 |
| Shop Technician | 1.79% | 150,349 |
| Auto Technician | 2.20% | 131,515 |
| Aircraft Engine Mechanic | 2.41% | - |
| Tire Buster | 3.57% | 3,908 |
| Body Mechanic | 3.73% | 38,112 |
| Electric Wheelchair Repairer | 5.18% | 3,889 |
Similar aircraft engine mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Service Technician | 1.31% | 216,958 |
| Shop Technician | 1.79% | 150,349 |
| Auto Technician | 2.20% | 131,515 |
| Tire Buster | 3.57% | 3,908 |
| Body Mechanic | 3.73% | 38,112 |
| Electric Wheelchair Repairer | 5.18% | 3,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by aircraft engine mechanics
The most common foreign language among aircraft engine mechanics is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 16.7% and Korean is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
- Korean, 16.7%
- Italian, 16.7%
- Cherokee, 8.3%
Aircraft engine mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |
| Korean | 16.7% |
| Italian | 16.7% |
| Cherokee | 8.3% |
