Airline pilot flight instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Airline pilot flight instructor demographics by:
Airline pilot flight instructor gender statistics
4.3% of airline pilot flight instructors are women and 95.7% of airline pilot flight instructors are men.
- Male, 95.7%
- Female, 4.3%
Airline pilot flight instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.7% |
| Female | 4.3% |
Airline pilot flight instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$96,528
Female income
$91,947
Airline pilot flight instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in airline pilot flight instructor positions over time. Currently, 4.3% of airline pilot flight instructors are female.
Airline pilot flight instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.51% | 3.49% |
| 2011 | 97.78% | 2.22% |
| 2012 | 95.61% | 4.39% |
| 2013 | 97.04% | 2.96% |
| 2014 | 96.63% | 3.37% |
| 2015 | 97.03% | 2.97% |
| 2016 | 95.30% | 4.70% |
| 2017 | 95.64% | 4.36% |
| 2018 | 95.63% | 4.37% |
| 2019 | 96.39% | 3.61% |
| 2020 | 95.90% | 4.10% |
| 2021 | 95.65% | 4.35% |
Airline pilot flight instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared airline pilot flight instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, airline transport pilot and combat control have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Flight Attendant | 16% | 84% |
| International Flight Attendant | 21% | 79% |
| Flight Attendant | 21% | 79% |
| Airline Pilot Flight Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Female
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Airline pilot flight instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among airline pilot flight instructors is White, which makes up 84.6% of all airline pilot flight instructors. Comparatively, 5.2% of airline pilot flight instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of airline pilot flight instructors are Unknown.
- White, 84.6%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.2%
- Asian, 2.5%
- Black or African American, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Airline pilot flight instructor race
| Airline pilot flight instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 84.6% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Airline pilot flight instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how airline pilot flight instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Airline pilot flight instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.63% | 1.80% | 1.18% | 4.32% |
| 2011 | 91.91% | 1.74% | 0.81% | 3.80% |
| 2012 | 91.10% | 2.33% | 1.34% | 3.66% |
| 2013 | 90.25% | 1.77% | 1.59% | 4.19% |
| 2014 | 90.84% | 1.96% | 1.37% | 3.92% |
| 2015 | 90.24% | 1.64% | 1.52% | 4.51% |
| 2016 | 89.53% | 1.38% | 1.43% | 4.89% |
| 2017 | 90.15% | 2.47% | 1.67% | 3.99% |
| 2018 | 88.45% | 1.66% | 1.75% | 5.53% |
| 2019 | 89.37% | 1.19% | 1.98% | 5.14% |
| 2020 | 85.80% | 2.04% | 2.57% | 5.50% |
| 2021 | 84.62% | 2.23% | 2.53% | 5.20% |
Airline pilot flight instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown airline pilot flight instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian airline pilot flight instructors have the lowest average salary at $87,679.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $102,242 |
| White | $100,439 |
| Black or African American | $97,716 |
| Asian | $87,679 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,252 |
Average airline pilot flight instructor age
See how the average age of airline pilot flight instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Airline pilot flight instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 44 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 34 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Airline pilot flight instructor age breakdown
The average age of airline pilot flight instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the airline pilot flight instructor population.
Airline pilot flight instructor age breakdown
| Airline Pilot Flight Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Airline pilot flight instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for airline pilot flight instructors is bachelor's degree, with 74% of airline pilot flight instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 11%
Airline pilot flight instructors by degree level
| Airline pilot flight instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 11% |
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Airline pilot flight instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $104,756 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $102,097 |
Airline pilot flight instructor employment statistics
Company size where airline pilot flight instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where airline pilot flight instructors work.
Airline pilot flight instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Airline pilot flight instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the airline pilot flight instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most airline pilot flight instructors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Airline pilot flight instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 31% |
Airline pilot flight instructor turnover and employment statistics
Airline pilot flight instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for airline pilot flight instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Airline pilot flight instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Airline pilot flight instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.56% |
| 2011 | 2.99% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.29% |
| 2014 | 2.11% |
| 2015 | 1.19% |
| 2016 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 1.24% |
| 2018 | 0.65% |
| 2019 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 1.69% |
| 2021 | 2.31% |
Average airline pilot flight instructor tenure
The average airline pilot flight instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 48 airline pilot flight instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Airline pilot flight instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 2% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 33% |
Airline pilot flight instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of airline pilot flight 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Detailer/Porter | 4.91% | 14,902 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Airline Pilot Flight Instructor | 8.59% | - |
| Flight Follower | 13.04% | 1,490 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Lead Instructor/Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 71,319 |
Similar airline pilot flight instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Detailer/Porter | 4.91% | 14,902 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Flight Follower | 13.04% | 1,490 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Lead Instructor/Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 71,319 |