Check airman demographics and statistics in the US
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Check airman gender statistics
6.5% of check airmen are women and 93.5% of check airmen are men.
- Male, 93.5%
- Female, 6.5%
Check airman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.5% |
| Female | 6.5% |
Check airman gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,175
Female income
$75,786
Check airman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in check airman positions over time. Currently, 6.5% of check airmen are female.
Check airman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.75% | 5.25% |
| 2011 | 96.63% | 3.37% |
| 2012 | 93.42% | 6.58% |
| 2013 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2014 | 94.91% | 5.09% |
| 2015 | 95.51% | 4.49% |
| 2016 | 92.96% | 7.04% |
| 2017 | 93.47% | 6.53% |
| 2018 | 93.45% | 6.55% |
| 2019 | 94.57% | 5.43% |
| 2020 | 93.84% | 6.16% |
| 2021 | 93.48% | 6.52% |
Check airman related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Check Airman | 93% | 7% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Check airman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among check airmen is White, which makes up 81.9% of all check airmen. Comparatively, 6.9% of check airmen are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of check airmen are Unknown.
- White, 81.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.9%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Black or African American, 2.7%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Check airman race
| Check airman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Check airman race and ethnicity over time
See how check airman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Check airman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.90% | 2.23% | 1.39% | 6.05% |
| 2011 | 89.18% | 2.18% | 1.02% | 5.53% |
| 2012 | 88.37% | 2.76% | 1.55% | 5.39% |
| 2013 | 87.52% | 2.20% | 1.80% | 5.91% |
| 2014 | 88.11% | 2.39% | 1.58% | 5.65% |
| 2015 | 87.51% | 2.07% | 1.73% | 6.24% |
| 2016 | 86.80% | 1.82% | 1.64% | 6.62% |
| 2017 | 87.42% | 2.91% | 1.88% | 5.72% |
| 2018 | 85.72% | 2.10% | 1.96% | 7.26% |
| 2019 | 86.64% | 1.62% | 2.19% | 6.87% |
| 2020 | 83.07% | 2.48% | 2.78% | 7.23% |
| 2021 | 81.89% | 2.66% | 2.74% | 6.93% |
Check airman wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown check airmen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian check airmen have the lowest average salary at $72,614.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,379 |
| White | $82,055 |
| Black or African American | $80,051 |
| Asian | $72,614 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,233 |
Average check airman age
See how the average age of check airmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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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 |
Check airman age breakdown
The average age of check airmen is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the check airman population.
Check airman age breakdown
| Check Airman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Check airman educational attainment
The most common degree for check airmen is bachelor's degree, with 68% of check airmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 3%
Check airmen by degree level
| Check airman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
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Check airman wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,221 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,272 |
Check airman employment statistics
Most check airmen work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where check airmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where check airmen work.
Check airman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Check airman jobs by company type
Employees with the check airman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most check airmen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Check airman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 7% |
Check airman jobs by industry
The most common industries for check airmen are transportation, technology and education.
Check airman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 42% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Education | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Check airman turnover and employment statistics
Check airman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for check airmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Check airman unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 check airman tenure
The average check airman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 139 check airmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Check airman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Check airman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Check Airman | 8.59% | - |
| Aviation Operations Specialist | 13.04% | 63,093 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| International Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 46,599 |
Similar check airman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Aviation Operations Specialist | 13.04% | 63,093 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| International Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 46,599 |
Foreign languages spoken by check airmen
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Check airman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |