Charter pilot demographics and statistics in the US
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Charter pilot gender statistics
9.1% of charter pilots are women and 90.9% of charter pilots are men.
- Male, 90.9%
- Female, 9.1%
Charter pilot gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.9% |
| Female | 9.1% |
Charter pilot gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,238
Female income
$78,878
Charter pilot gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in charter pilot positions over time. Currently, 9.1% of charter pilots are female.
Charter pilot gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.64% | 7.36% |
| 2011 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
| 2012 | 90.82% | 9.18% |
| 2013 | 93.72% | 6.28% |
| 2014 | 92.87% | 7.13% |
| 2015 | 93.69% | 6.31% |
| 2016 | 90.21% | 9.79% |
| 2017 | 90.89% | 9.11% |
| 2018 | 90.87% | 9.13% |
| 2019 | 92.39% | 7.61% |
| 2020 | 91.41% | 8.59% |
| 2021 | 90.91% | 9.09% |
Charter pilot related jobs gender ratio
We compared charter pilots 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% |
| Charter Pilot | 91% | 9% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Charter pilot demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among charter pilots is White, which makes up 81.6% of all charter pilots. Comparatively, 7.1% of charter pilots are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of charter pilots are Unknown.
- White, 81.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Asian, 2.8%
- Black or African American, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Charter pilot race
| Charter pilot race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Charter pilot race and ethnicity over time
See how charter pilot racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Charter pilot race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.63% | 2.27% | 1.41% | 6.22% |
| 2011 | 88.91% | 2.22% | 1.04% | 5.70% |
| 2012 | 88.11% | 2.80% | 1.57% | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 87.25% | 2.24% | 1.82% | 6.08% |
| 2014 | 87.85% | 2.44% | 1.60% | 5.82% |
| 2015 | 87.25% | 2.11% | 1.75% | 6.41% |
| 2016 | 86.53% | 1.86% | 1.66% | 6.79% |
| 2017 | 87.16% | 2.95% | 1.90% | 5.89% |
| 2018 | 85.45% | 2.14% | 1.98% | 7.43% |
| 2019 | 86.38% | 1.66% | 2.21% | 7.03% |
| 2020 | 82.80% | 2.52% | 2.80% | 7.40% |
| 2021 | 81.62% | 2.70% | 2.77% | 7.10% |
Charter pilot wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown charter pilots have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian charter pilots have the lowest average salary at $74,839.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,707 |
| White | $86,977 |
| Black or African American | $84,372 |
| Asian | $74,839 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,022 |
Average charter pilot age
See how the average age of charter pilots varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Charter pilot 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 |
Charter pilot age breakdown
The average age of charter pilots is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the charter pilot population.
Charter pilot age breakdown
| Charter Pilot Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Charter pilot educational attainment
The most common degree for charter pilots is bachelor's degree, with 67% of charter pilots earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Charter pilots by degree level
| Charter pilot degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Charter pilot wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,123 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,567 |
Charter pilot employment statistics
Most charter pilots work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where charter pilots work
Below, you can see the size of companies where charter pilots work.
Charter pilot jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 41% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 6% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Charter pilot jobs by company type
Employees with the charter pilot job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most charter pilots prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Charter pilot jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 88% |
| Government | 4% |
Charter pilot jobs by industry
The most common industries for charter pilots are transportation, technology and manufacturing.
Charter pilot industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 42% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Government | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Charter pilot turnover and employment statistics
Charter pilot unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for charter pilots between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Charter pilot unemployment rate by year
| Year | Charter pilot 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 charter pilot tenure
The average charter pilot stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 209 charter pilots resumes in Zippia's database.
Charter pilot tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Charter pilot LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of charter pilots 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Detailer | 4.91% | 6,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Charter Pilot | 8.59% | - |
| Flight Radio Officer | 13.04% | 59,081 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| International Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 46,599 |
Similar charter pilot jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Detailer | 4.91% | 6,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Flight Radio Officer | 13.04% | 59,081 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| International Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 46,599 |
Foreign languages spoken by charter pilots
The most common foreign language among charter pilots is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 25.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
- Carrier, 12.5%
- Italian, 12.5%
Charter pilot languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |
| Carrier | 12.5% |
| Italian | 12.5% |