Certified flight instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified flight instructor gender statistics
11.8% of certified flight instructors are women and 88.2% of certified flight instructors are men.
- Male, 88.2%
- Female, 11.8%
Certified flight instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.2% |
| Female | 11.8% |
Certified flight instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,448
Female income
$48,463
Certified flight instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified flight instructor positions over time. Currently, 11.8% of certified flight instructors are female.
Certified flight instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.51% | 11.49% |
| 2011 | 88.72% | 11.28% |
| 2012 | 88.59% | 11.41% |
| 2013 | 88.41% | 11.59% |
| 2014 | 87.94% | 12.06% |
| 2015 | 88.29% | 11.71% |
| 2016 | 88.15% | 11.85% |
| 2017 | 88.40% | 11.60% |
| 2018 | 88.16% | 11.84% |
| 2019 | 87.98% | 12.02% |
| 2020 | 87.70% | 12.30% |
| 2021 | 88.25% | 11.75% |
Certified flight instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified flight instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Certified Flight Instructor | 88% | 12% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Certified flight instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified flight instructors is White, which makes up 66.4% of all certified flight instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of certified flight instructors are Asian and 10.0% of certified flight instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Certified flight instructor race
| Certified flight instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Certified flight instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how certified flight instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified flight instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.83% | 7.18% | 9.23% | 8.17% |
| 2011 | 72.53% | 7.03% | 9.96% | 7.92% |
| 2012 | 72.12% | 7.32% | 9.83% | 8.17% |
| 2013 | 71.26% | 7.68% | 10.12% | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 71.35% | 7.30% | 9.78% | 8.81% |
| 2015 | 69.80% | 7.53% | 10.73% | 9.10% |
| 2016 | 70.29% | 7.46% | 10.46% | 8.99% |
| 2017 | 69.37% | 7.20% | 11.62% | 9.04% |
| 2018 | 71.15% | 6.94% | 9.95% | 9.24% |
| 2019 | 69.48% | 7.21% | 10.89% | 9.76% |
| 2020 | 67.56% | 6.92% | 10.53% | 9.92% |
| 2021 | 66.41% | 7.04% | 11.32% | 10.04% |
Certified flight instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian certified flight instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american certified flight instructors have the lowest average salary at $49,641.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,200 |
| White | $50,259 |
| Black or African American | $49,641 |
| Asian | $51,703 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,457 |
Average certified flight instructor age
See how the average age of certified flight instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certified flight instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Certified flight instructor age breakdown
The average age of certified flight instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the certified flight instructor population.
Certified flight instructor age breakdown
| Certified Flight Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Certified flight instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for certified flight instructors is bachelor's degree, with 68% of certified flight instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Certified flight instructors by degree level
| Certified flight instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Certified flight instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,508 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,497 |
Certified flight instructor employment statistics
Most certified flight instructors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where certified flight instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified flight instructors work.
Certified flight instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Certified flight instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the certified flight instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most certified flight instructors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Certified flight instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 6% |
Certified flight instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for certified flight instructors are education, transportation and technology.
Certified flight instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Transportation | 21% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Certified flight instructor turnover and employment statistics
Certified flight instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified flight instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified flight instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified flight instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average certified flight instructor tenure
The average certified flight instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 494 certified flight instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified flight instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Certified flight instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Instruction Assistant | 6.04% | 16,925 |
| Pre-K Teacher | 9.52% | 60,464 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Certified Flight Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar certified flight instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Instruction Assistant | 6.04% | 16,925 |
| Pre-K Teacher | 9.52% | 60,464 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified flight instructors
The most common foreign language among certified flight instructors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and Greek is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Greek, 8.3%
- Arabic, 8.3%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
Certified flight instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Greek | 8.3% |
| Arabic | 8.3% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
