Captain/check airman demographics and statistics in the US
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Captain/check airman gender statistics
5.6% of captain/check airmen are women and 94.4% of captain/check airmen are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Captain/check airman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Captain/check airman gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,502
Female income
$66,427
Captain/check airman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in captain/check airman positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of captain/check airmen are female.
Captain/check airman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2011 | 97.10% | 2.90% |
| 2012 | 94.30% | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
| 2014 | 95.61% | 4.39% |
| 2015 | 96.13% | 3.87% |
| 2016 | 93.90% | 6.10% |
| 2017 | 94.34% | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 94.33% | 5.67% |
| 2019 | 95.30% | 4.70% |
| 2020 | 94.67% | 5.33% |
| 2021 | 94.35% | 5.65% |
Captain/check airman related jobs gender ratio
We compared captain/check airmen 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% |
| Captain/Check Airman | 94% | 6% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Female
100%
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25%
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100%
Captain/check airman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among captain/check airmen is White, which makes up 81.5% of all captain/check airmen. Comparatively, 7.2% of captain/check airmen are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of captain/check airmen are Unknown.
- White, 81.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 2.8%
- Black or African American, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Captain/check airman race
| Captain/check airman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Captain/check airman race and ethnicity over time
See how captain/check airman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Captain/check airman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.48% | 2.29% | 1.42% | 6.32% |
| 2011 | 88.76% | 2.24% | 1.05% | 5.79% |
| 2012 | 87.95% | 2.82% | 1.58% | 5.66% |
| 2013 | 87.10% | 2.27% | 1.83% | 6.18% |
| 2014 | 87.69% | 2.46% | 1.61% | 5.92% |
| 2015 | 87.09% | 2.13% | 1.77% | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 86.38% | 1.88% | 1.68% | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 87.00% | 2.97% | 1.91% | 5.98% |
| 2018 | 85.30% | 2.16% | 2.00% | 7.52% |
| 2019 | 86.22% | 1.68% | 2.22% | 7.13% |
| 2020 | 82.65% | 2.54% | 2.81% | 7.49% |
| 2021 | 81.47% | 2.73% | 2.78% | 7.20% |
Captain/check airman wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown captain/check airmen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian captain/check airmen have the lowest average salary at $63,554.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,323 |
| White | $72,119 |
| Black or African American | $70,298 |
| Asian | $63,554 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,647 |
Average captain/check airman age
See how the average age of captain/check airmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Captain/check airman 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 |
Captain/check airman age breakdown
The average age of captain/check airmen is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the captain/check airman population.
Captain/check airman age breakdown
| Captain/Check Airman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Captain/check airman educational attainment
The most common degree for captain/check airmen is bachelor's degree, with 80% of captain/check airmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Captain/check airmen by degree level
| Captain/check airman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Captain/check airman wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,999 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,226 |
Captain/check airman employment statistics
Most captain/check airmen work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where captain/check airmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where captain/check airmen work.
Captain/check airman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 44% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Captain/check airman jobs by company type
Employees with the captain/check airman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most captain/check airmen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Captain/check airman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 4% |
Captain/check airman jobs by industry
The most common industries for captain/check airmen are transportation, technology and professional.
Captain/check airman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 50% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Captain/check airman turnover and employment statistics
Captain/check airman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for captain/check airmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Captain/check airman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Captain/check airman 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 captain/check airman tenure
The average captain/check airman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 142 captain/check airmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Captain/check airman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 37% |
Captain/check airman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of captain/check airmen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Lot Porter | 4.91% | 14,346 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Captain/Check Airman | 8.59% | - |
| Traffic Controller | 13.04% | 17,859 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Purser | 31.52% | 108 |
Similar captain/check airman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Lot Porter | 4.91% | 14,346 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Traffic Controller | 13.04% | 17,859 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Purser | 31.52% | 108 |
Foreign languages spoken by captain/check airmen
- German, 50.0%
- French, 50.0%
Captain/check airman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| French | 50.0% |