Airframe and powerplant mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Airframe and powerplant mechanic demographics by:
Airframe and powerplant mechanic gender statistics
3.6% of airframe and powerplant mechanics are women and 96.4% of airframe and powerplant mechanics are men.
- Male, 96.4%
- Female, 3.6%
Airframe and powerplant mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.4% |
| Female | 3.6% |
Airframe and powerplant mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,697
Female income
$52,383
Airframe and powerplant mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in airframe and powerplant mechanic positions over time. Currently, 3.6% of airframe and powerplant mechanics are female.
Airframe and powerplant mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.14% | 3.86% |
| 2011 | 97.05% | 2.95% |
| 2012 | 96.50% | 3.50% |
| 2013 | 96.25% | 3.75% |
| 2014 | 96.08% | 3.92% |
| 2015 | 96.09% | 3.91% |
| 2016 | 95.87% | 4.13% |
| 2017 | 96.67% | 3.33% |
| 2018 | 96.58% | 3.42% |
| 2019 | 95.90% | 4.10% |
| 2020 | 96.47% | 3.53% |
| 2021 | 96.42% | 3.58% |
Airframe and powerplant mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared airframe and powerplant 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% |
| Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic | 96% | 4% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Airframe and powerplant mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among airframe and powerplant mechanics is White, which makes up 56.2% of all airframe and powerplant mechanics. Comparatively, 20.6% of airframe and powerplant mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of airframe and powerplant mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 56.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.6%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Airframe and powerplant mechanic race
| Airframe and powerplant mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Airframe and powerplant mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how airframe and powerplant mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Airframe and powerplant mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.27% | 9.81% | 5.67% | 14.48% |
| 2011 | 64.79% | 11.26% | 6.00% | 14.81% |
| 2012 | 62.70% | 11.59% | 5.74% | 16.76% |
| 2013 | 64.97% | 10.20% | 6.94% | 14.78% |
| 2014 | 65.17% | 10.54% | 6.84% | 14.18% |
| 2015 | 62.99% | 10.77% | 6.10% | 16.89% |
| 2016 | 65.26% | 11.18% | 5.61% | 14.49% |
| 2017 | 62.90% | 10.15% | 7.11% | 15.85% |
| 2018 | 64.61% | 10.67% | 6.27% | 15.63% |
| 2019 | 65.24% | 8.99% | 7.11% | 15.15% |
| 2020 | 60.09% | 10.14% | 7.69% | 15.67% |
| 2021 | 56.22% | 10.28% | 7.13% | 20.57% |
Airframe and powerplant mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown airframe and powerplant mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american airframe and powerplant mechanics have the lowest average salary at $56,878.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,123 |
| White | $59,515 |
| Black or African American | $56,878 |
| Asian | $58,684 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,337 |
Average airframe and powerplant mechanic age
See how the average age of airframe and powerplant mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Airframe and powerplant 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 |
Airframe and powerplant mechanic age breakdown
The average age of airframe and powerplant mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the airframe and powerplant mechanic population.
Airframe and powerplant mechanic age breakdown
| Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Airframe and powerplant mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for airframe and powerplant mechanics is associate degree, with 47% of airframe and powerplant 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 6%.
- Associate, 47%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Diploma, 6%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Airframe and powerplant mechanics by degree level
| Airframe and powerplant mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Airframe and powerplant mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, airframe and powerplant mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $60,113 annually. With a Associate degree, airframe and powerplant mechanics earn a median annual income of $60,079 compared to $53,753 for airframe and powerplant mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,753 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,113 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,079 |
Airframe and powerplant mechanic employment statistics
Most airframe and powerplant mechanics work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where airframe and powerplant mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where airframe and powerplant mechanics work.
Airframe and powerplant mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Airframe and powerplant mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the airframe and powerplant mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most airframe and powerplant mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Airframe and powerplant mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 5% |
Airframe and powerplant mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for airframe and powerplant mechanics are transportation, technology and professional.
Airframe and powerplant mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 38% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Airframe and powerplant mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Airframe and powerplant mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for airframe and powerplant mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Airframe and powerplant mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Airframe and powerplant 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 airframe and powerplant mechanic tenure
The average airframe and powerplant mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,424 airframe and powerplant mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Airframe and powerplant mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Airframe and powerplant mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of airframe and powerplant 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Car Mechanic | 1.31% | 39,263 |
| Motor Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,925 |
| Automobile Mechanic Apprentice | 2.20% | 39,662 |
| Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic | 2.41% | - |
| Recreational Vehicle Mechanic | 3.57% | 35,047 |
| Car Customizer | 3.73% | 12,345 |
| Golf Cart Mechanic | 5.18% | 89,444 |
Similar airframe and powerplant mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Car Mechanic | 1.31% | 39,263 |
| Motor Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,925 |
| Automobile Mechanic Apprentice | 2.20% | 39,662 |
| Recreational Vehicle Mechanic | 3.57% | 35,047 |
| Car Customizer | 3.73% | 12,345 |
| Golf Cart Mechanic | 5.18% | 89,444 |
Foreign languages spoken by airframe and powerplant mechanics
The most common foreign language among airframe and powerplant mechanics is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 6.3% and Cherokee is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Portuguese, 6.3%
- Cherokee, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
- Cheyenne, 6.3%
- Other, 12.3%
Airframe and powerplant mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Portuguese | 6.3% |
| Cherokee | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Cheyenne | 6.3% |
| Other | 12.3% |
