Aircraft maintenance instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Aircraft maintenance instructor demographics by:
Aircraft maintenance instructor gender statistics
5.7% of aircraft maintenance instructors are women and 94.3% of aircraft maintenance instructors are men.
- Male, 94.3%
- Female, 5.7%
Aircraft maintenance instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.3% |
| Female | 5.7% |
Aircraft maintenance instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,948
Female income
$37,884
Aircraft maintenance instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aircraft maintenance instructor positions over time. Currently, 5.7% of aircraft maintenance instructors are female.
Aircraft maintenance instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.82% | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 2012 | 94.39% | 5.61% |
| 2013 | 94.00% | 6.00% |
| 2014 | 93.74% | 6.26% |
| 2015 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
| 2016 | 93.41% | 6.59% |
| 2017 | 94.66% | 5.34% |
| 2018 | 94.51% | 5.49% |
| 2019 | 93.46% | 6.54% |
| 2020 | 94.35% | 5.65% |
| 2021 | 94.26% | 5.74% |
Aircraft maintenance instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared aircraft maintenance instructors 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 Maintenance Instructor | 94% | 6% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Aircraft maintenance instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aircraft maintenance instructors is White, which makes up 55.1% of all aircraft maintenance instructors. Comparatively, 22.0% of aircraft maintenance instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of aircraft maintenance instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 55.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.0%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Aircraft maintenance instructor race
| Aircraft maintenance instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Aircraft maintenance instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how aircraft maintenance instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aircraft maintenance instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.14% | 9.58% | 5.82% | 15.90% |
| 2011 | 63.66% | 11.03% | 6.15% | 16.23% |
| 2012 | 61.57% | 11.36% | 5.89% | 18.18% |
| 2013 | 63.84% | 9.97% | 7.09% | 16.20% |
| 2014 | 64.04% | 10.31% | 6.99% | 15.60% |
| 2015 | 61.86% | 10.55% | 6.25% | 18.31% |
| 2016 | 64.13% | 10.96% | 5.77% | 15.91% |
| 2017 | 61.77% | 9.92% | 7.26% | 17.28% |
| 2018 | 63.48% | 10.44% | 6.42% | 17.05% |
| 2019 | 64.12% | 8.76% | 7.27% | 16.57% |
| 2020 | 58.96% | 9.91% | 7.84% | 17.09% |
| 2021 | 55.09% | 10.05% | 7.29% | 21.99% |
Aircraft maintenance instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown aircraft maintenance instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american aircraft maintenance instructors have the lowest average salary at $42,872.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,599 |
| White | $45,893 |
| Black or African American | $42,872 |
| Asian | $44,934 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,535 |
Average aircraft maintenance instructor age
See how the average age of aircraft maintenance instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Aircraft maintenance instructor 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 maintenance instructor age breakdown
The average age of aircraft maintenance instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the aircraft maintenance instructor population.
Aircraft maintenance instructor age breakdown
| Aircraft Maintenance Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Aircraft maintenance instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for aircraft maintenance instructors is associate degree, with 53% of aircraft maintenance instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- Associate, 53%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Aircraft maintenance instructors by degree level
| Aircraft maintenance instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Aircraft maintenance instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, aircraft maintenance instructors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,587 annually. With a Associate degree, aircraft maintenance instructors earn a median annual income of $46,548 compared to $39,383 for aircraft maintenance instructors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,383 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,587 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,548 |
Aircraft maintenance instructor employment statistics
Most aircraft maintenance instructors work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where aircraft maintenance instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aircraft maintenance instructors work.
Aircraft maintenance instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Aircraft maintenance instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the aircraft maintenance instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aircraft maintenance instructors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Aircraft maintenance instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 9% |
Aircraft maintenance instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for aircraft maintenance instructors are transportation, education and technology.
Aircraft maintenance instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 24% |
| Education | 20% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Government | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Aircraft maintenance instructor turnover and employment statistics
Aircraft maintenance instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aircraft maintenance instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aircraft maintenance instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aircraft maintenance instructor 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 maintenance instructor tenure
The average aircraft maintenance instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 316 aircraft maintenance instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Aircraft maintenance instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 33% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Aircraft maintenance instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aircraft maintenance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Signal Fitter | 1.31% | 2,679 |
| Tractor Mechanic | 1.79% | 90,088 |
| Motor Block Mechanic | 2.20% | 34,510 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Instructor | 2.41% | - |
| Tire Buster | 3.57% | 3,908 |
| Body Mechanic Apprentice | 3.73% | 43,297 |
| Golf Cart Mechanic | 5.18% | 89,444 |
Similar aircraft maintenance instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Signal Fitter | 1.31% | 2,679 |
| Tractor Mechanic | 1.79% | 90,088 |
| Motor Block Mechanic | 2.20% | 34,510 |
| Tire Buster | 3.57% | 3,908 |
| Body Mechanic Apprentice | 3.73% | 43,297 |
| Golf Cart Mechanic | 5.18% | 89,444 |
Foreign languages spoken by aircraft maintenance instructors
The most common foreign language among aircraft maintenance instructors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 25.0% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
- Filipino, 25.0%
Aircraft maintenance instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Filipino | 25.0% |