Aircraft refueler demographics and statistics in the US
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Aircraft refueler demographics by:
Aircraft refueler gender statistics
9.5% of aircraft refuelers are women and 90.5% of aircraft refuelers are men.
- Male, 90.5%
- Female, 9.5%
Aircraft refueler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.5% |
| Female | 9.5% |
Aircraft refueler gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,943
Female income
$32,022
Aircraft refueler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aircraft refueler positions over time. Currently, 9.5% of aircraft refuelers are female.
Aircraft refueler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.78% | 10.22% |
| 2011 | 92.08% | 7.92% |
| 2012 | 90.68% | 9.32% |
| 2013 | 90.06% | 9.94% |
| 2014 | 89.65% | 10.35% |
| 2015 | 89.68% | 10.32% |
| 2016 | 89.14% | 10.86% |
| 2017 | 91.12% | 8.88% |
| 2018 | 90.89% | 9.11% |
| 2019 | 89.21% | 10.79% |
| 2020 | 90.62% | 9.38% |
| 2021 | 90.48% | 9.52% |
Aircraft refueler related jobs gender ratio
We compared aircraft refuelers 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 Refueler | 90% | 10% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Aircraft refueler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aircraft refuelers is White, which makes up 54.9% of all aircraft refuelers. Comparatively, 22.9% of aircraft refuelers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of aircraft refuelers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.9%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Aircraft refueler race
| Aircraft refueler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Aircraft refueler race and ethnicity over time
See how aircraft refueler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aircraft refueler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.94% | 9.18% | 5.41% | 16.76% |
| 2011 | 63.46% | 10.63% | 5.74% | 17.09% |
| 2012 | 61.37% | 10.96% | 5.48% | 19.05% |
| 2013 | 63.64% | 9.57% | 6.68% | 17.06% |
| 2014 | 63.83% | 9.92% | 6.58% | 16.46% |
| 2015 | 61.66% | 10.15% | 5.84% | 19.17% |
| 2016 | 63.93% | 10.56% | 5.36% | 16.78% |
| 2017 | 61.57% | 9.52% | 6.85% | 18.14% |
| 2018 | 63.27% | 10.04% | 6.01% | 17.91% |
| 2019 | 63.91% | 8.36% | 6.86% | 17.43% |
| 2020 | 58.76% | 9.52% | 7.43% | 17.95% |
| 2021 | 54.89% | 9.65% | 6.88% | 22.86% |
Aircraft refueler wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,592 |
| White | $35,315 |
| Black or African American | $34,109 |
| Asian | $34,937 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,778 |
Average aircraft refueler age
See how the average age of aircraft refuelers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Aircraft refueler 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 refueler age breakdown
The average age of aircraft refuelers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the aircraft refueler population.
Aircraft refueler age breakdown
| Aircraft Refueler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Aircraft refueler educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Aircraft refuelers by degree level
| Aircraft refueler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Aircraft refueler wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,663 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,587 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,572 |
Aircraft refueler employment statistics
Most aircraft refuelers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where aircraft refuelers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aircraft refuelers work.
Aircraft refueler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Aircraft refueler jobs by company type
Employees with the aircraft refueler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aircraft refuelers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Aircraft refueler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 13% |
Aircraft refueler jobs by industry
The most common industries for aircraft refuelers are transportation, government and manufacturing.
Aircraft refueler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 29% |
| Government | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Aircraft refueler turnover and employment statistics
Aircraft refueler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aircraft refuelers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aircraft refueler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aircraft refueler 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 refueler tenure
The average aircraft refueler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 434 aircraft refuelers resumes in Zippia's database.
Aircraft refueler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Aircraft refueler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aircraft refuelers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Railroad Car Repairman | 1.31% | 6,302 |
| Chassis Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,136 |
| Drivability Technician | 2.20% | 62,361 |
| Aircraft Refueler | 2.41% | - |
| Tire Changer | 3.57% | 3,919 |
| Fiberglass Autobody Repairer | 3.73% | 3,999 |
| Motorsports Technician | 5.18% | 23,640 |
Similar aircraft refueler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Railroad Car Repairman | 1.31% | 6,302 |
| Chassis Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,136 |
| Drivability Technician | 2.20% | 62,361 |
| Tire Changer | 3.57% | 3,919 |
| Fiberglass Autobody Repairer | 3.73% | 3,999 |
| Motorsports Technician | 5.18% | 23,640 |
Foreign languages spoken by aircraft refuelers
The most common foreign language among aircraft refuelers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Fijian at 11.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Fijian, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- Italian, 11.1%
Aircraft refueler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Fijian | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| Italian | 11.1% |
