Aircraft engine specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Aircraft engine specialist gender statistics
10.9% of aircraft engine specialists are women and 89.1% of aircraft engine specialists are men.
- Male, 89.1%
- Female, 10.9%
Aircraft engine specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.1% |
| Female | 10.9% |
Aircraft engine specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,207
Female income
$36,478
Aircraft engine specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aircraft engine specialist positions over time. Currently, 10.9% of aircraft engine specialists are female.
Aircraft engine specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.28% | 11.72% |
| 2011 | 90.89% | 9.11% |
| 2012 | 89.30% | 10.70% |
| 2013 | 88.60% | 11.40% |
| 2014 | 88.14% | 11.86% |
| 2015 | 88.17% | 11.83% |
| 2016 | 87.56% | 12.44% |
| 2017 | 89.80% | 10.20% |
| 2018 | 89.53% | 10.47% |
| 2019 | 87.64% | 12.36% |
| 2020 | 89.23% | 10.77% |
| 2021 | 89.07% | 10.93% |
Aircraft engine specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared aircraft engine specialists 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 Specialist | 89% | 11% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Aircraft engine specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aircraft engine specialists is White, which makes up 56.6% of all aircraft engine specialists. Comparatively, 20.3% of aircraft engine specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of aircraft engine specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 56.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.3%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Aircraft engine specialist race
| Aircraft engine specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Aircraft engine specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how aircraft engine specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aircraft engine specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.63% | 9.57% | 5.81% | 14.24% |
| 2011 | 65.16% | 11.02% | 6.14% | 14.57% |
| 2012 | 63.06% | 11.35% | 5.88% | 16.53% |
| 2013 | 65.33% | 9.96% | 7.08% | 14.54% |
| 2014 | 65.53% | 10.30% | 6.98% | 13.94% |
| 2015 | 63.35% | 10.53% | 6.25% | 16.65% |
| 2016 | 65.62% | 10.94% | 5.76% | 14.25% |
| 2017 | 63.26% | 9.91% | 7.26% | 15.62% |
| 2018 | 64.97% | 10.43% | 6.41% | 15.39% |
| 2019 | 65.61% | 8.74% | 7.26% | 14.91% |
| 2020 | 60.46% | 9.90% | 7.83% | 15.43% |
| 2021 | 56.59% | 10.04% | 7.28% | 20.34% |
Aircraft engine specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown aircraft engine specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american aircraft engine specialists have the lowest average salary at $41,231.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,778 |
| White | $44,106 |
| Black or African American | $41,231 |
| Asian | $43,194 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,814 |
Average aircraft engine specialist age
See how the average age of aircraft engine specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Aircraft engine specialist 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 specialist age breakdown
The average age of aircraft engine specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the aircraft engine specialist population.
Aircraft engine specialist age breakdown
| Aircraft Engine Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Aircraft engine specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for aircraft engine specialists is associate degree, with 35% of aircraft engine specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 24%.
- Associate, 35%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Aircraft engine specialists by degree level
| Aircraft engine specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Aircraft engine specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, aircraft engine specialists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $44,767 annually. With a Associate degree, aircraft engine specialists earn a median annual income of $44,730 compared to $37,906 for aircraft engine specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,906 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,767 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,730 |
Aircraft engine specialist employment statistics
Most aircraft engine specialists work for a public in the transportation industry.
Company size where aircraft engine specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aircraft engine specialists work.
Aircraft engine specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Aircraft engine specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the aircraft engine specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aircraft engine specialists prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Aircraft engine specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 26% |
Aircraft engine specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for aircraft engine specialists are transportation, government and technology.
Aircraft engine specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 21% |
| Government | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
Aircraft engine specialist turnover and employment statistics
Aircraft engine specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aircraft engine specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aircraft engine specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aircraft engine specialist 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 specialist tenure
The average aircraft engine specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 259 aircraft engine specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Aircraft engine specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 40% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Aircraft engine specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aircraft engine specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Home Mechanic | 1.31% | 76,253 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 1.79% | 85,684 |
| Windshield Repair Technician | 2.20% | 77,508 |
| Aircraft Engine Specialist | 2.41% | - |
| Tire Mechanic | 3.57% | 37,644 |
| Body Builder Apprentice | 3.73% | 12,942 |
| Motorcycle Mechanic Apprentice | 5.18% | 39,410 |
Similar aircraft engine specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Home Mechanic | 1.31% | 76,253 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 1.79% | 85,684 |
| Windshield Repair Technician | 2.20% | 77,508 |
| Tire Mechanic | 3.57% | 37,644 |
| Body Builder Apprentice | 3.73% | 12,942 |
| Motorcycle Mechanic Apprentice | 5.18% | 39,410 |
Foreign languages spoken by aircraft engine specialists
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Aircraft engine specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |