Check pilot demographics and statistics in the US
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Check pilot gender statistics
10.4% of check pilots are women and 89.6% of check pilots are men.
- Male, 89.6%
- Female, 10.4%
Check pilot gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.6% |
| Female | 10.4% |
Check pilot gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,149
Female income
$90,135
Check pilot gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in check pilot positions over time. Currently, 10.4% of check pilots are female.
Check pilot gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.54% | 8.46% |
| 2011 | 94.51% | 5.49% |
| 2012 | 89.49% | 10.51% |
| 2013 | 92.77% | 7.23% |
| 2014 | 91.80% | 8.20% |
| 2015 | 92.74% | 7.26% |
| 2016 | 88.79% | 11.21% |
| 2017 | 89.56% | 10.44% |
| 2018 | 89.54% | 10.46% |
| 2019 | 91.26% | 8.74% |
| 2020 | 90.15% | 9.85% |
| 2021 | 89.58% | 10.42% |
Check pilot related jobs gender ratio
We compared check 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% |
| Check Pilot | 90% | 10% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Check pilot demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among check pilots is White, which makes up 84.6% of all check pilots. Comparatively, 5.2% of check pilots are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of check pilots 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%
Check pilot race
| Check pilot 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% |
Check pilot race and ethnicity over time
See how check pilot racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Check pilot 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% |
Check pilot wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown check pilots have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian check pilots have the lowest average salary at $85,490.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $101,441 |
| White | $99,451 |
| Black or African American | $96,454 |
| Asian | $85,490 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,750 |
Average check pilot age
See how the average age of check pilots varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Check 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 |
Check pilot age breakdown
The average age of check pilots is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the check pilot population.
Check pilot age breakdown
| Check Pilot Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Check pilot educational attainment
The most common degree for check pilots is bachelor's degree, with 76% of check pilots earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 8%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Check pilots by degree level
| Check pilot degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Check pilot wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $104,222 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $101,280 |
Check pilot employment statistics
Company size where check pilots work
Below, you can see the size of companies where check pilots work.
Check pilot jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Check pilot jobs by company type
Employees with the check pilot job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most check pilots prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Check pilot jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 12% |
Check pilot turnover and employment statistics
Check pilot unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for check pilots between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Check pilot unemployment rate by year
| Year | Check 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 check pilot tenure
The average check pilot stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 60 check pilots resumes in Zippia's database.
Check pilot tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Check pilot LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of check 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 |
| Cooker Cleaner | 4.91% | 47,014 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Check Pilot | 8.59% | - |
| Flight Radio Officer | 13.04% | 59,081 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Airline Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 46,135 |
Similar check pilot jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Cooker Cleaner | 4.91% | 47,014 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Flight Radio Officer | 13.04% | 59,081 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Airline Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 46,135 |
Foreign languages spoken by check pilots
- Portuguese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Check pilot languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |