Corporate pilot demographics and statistics in the US
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Corporate pilot gender statistics
6.0% of corporate pilots are women and 94.0% of corporate pilots are men.
- Male, 94.0%
- Female, 6.0%
Corporate pilot gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.0% |
| Female | 6.0% |
Corporate pilot gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,978
Female income
$78,312
Corporate pilot gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in corporate pilot positions over time. Currently, 6.0% of corporate pilots are female.
Corporate pilot gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.19% | 4.81% |
| 2011 | 96.92% | 3.08% |
| 2012 | 93.96% | 6.04% |
| 2013 | 95.91% | 4.09% |
| 2014 | 95.34% | 4.66% |
| 2015 | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 2016 | 93.54% | 6.46% |
| 2017 | 94.01% | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 93.99% | 6.01% |
| 2019 | 95.02% | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 94.36% | 5.64% |
| 2021 | 94.02% | 5.98% |
Corporate pilot related jobs gender ratio
We compared corporate 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% |
| Corporate Pilot | 94% | 6% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Corporate pilot demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among corporate pilots is White, which makes up 82.1% of all corporate pilots. Comparatively, 6.8% of corporate pilots are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of corporate pilots are Unknown.
- White, 82.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Asian, 2.7%
- Black or African American, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Corporate pilot race
| Corporate pilot race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 82.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Corporate pilot race and ethnicity over time
See how corporate pilot racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Corporate pilot race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.10% | 2.20% | 1.37% | 5.92% |
| 2011 | 89.38% | 2.14% | 1.00% | 5.40% |
| 2012 | 88.58% | 2.73% | 1.53% | 5.26% |
| 2013 | 87.72% | 2.17% | 1.79% | 5.78% |
| 2014 | 88.32% | 2.36% | 1.56% | 5.52% |
| 2015 | 87.72% | 2.04% | 1.72% | 6.11% |
| 2016 | 87.00% | 1.78% | 1.63% | 6.49% |
| 2017 | 87.63% | 2.87% | 1.86% | 5.59% |
| 2018 | 85.93% | 2.06% | 1.95% | 7.13% |
| 2019 | 86.85% | 1.58% | 2.17% | 6.73% |
| 2020 | 83.27% | 2.44% | 2.76% | 7.10% |
| 2021 | 82.09% | 2.63% | 2.73% | 6.80% |
Corporate pilot wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown corporate pilots have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian corporate pilots have the lowest average salary at $74,005.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,857 |
| White | $86,995 |
| Black or African American | $84,195 |
| Asian | $74,005 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,674 |
Average corporate pilot age
See how the average age of corporate pilots varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Corporate 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 |
Corporate pilot age breakdown
The average age of corporate pilots is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the corporate pilot population.
Corporate pilot age breakdown
| Corporate Pilot Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Corporate pilot educational attainment
The most common degree for corporate pilots is bachelor's degree, with 71% of corporate pilots earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Corporate pilots by degree level
| Corporate pilot degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Corporate pilot wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,464 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,706 |
Corporate pilot employment statistics
Most corporate pilots work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where corporate pilots work
Below, you can see the size of companies where corporate pilots work.
Corporate pilot jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Corporate pilot jobs by company type
Employees with the corporate pilot job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most corporate pilots prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Corporate pilot jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 3% |
Corporate pilot jobs by industry
The most common industries for corporate pilots are manufacturing, transportation and retail.
Corporate pilot industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Transportation | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Corporate pilot turnover and employment statistics
Corporate pilot unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for corporate pilots between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Corporate pilot unemployment rate by year
| Year | Corporate 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 corporate pilot tenure
The average corporate pilot stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 363 corporate pilots resumes in Zippia's database.
Corporate pilot tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Corporate pilot LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of corporate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Attendant | 3.71% | 45,768 |
| Washer | 4.91% | 37,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Corporate Pilot | 8.59% | - |
| Flight Operations Specialist | 13.04% | 64,152 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Airline Attendant | 31.52% | 44,805 |
Similar corporate pilot jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Attendant | 3.71% | 45,768 |
| Washer | 4.91% | 37,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Flight Operations Specialist | 13.04% | 64,152 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Airline Attendant | 31.52% | 44,805 |
Foreign languages spoken by corporate pilots
The most common foreign language among corporate pilots is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 20.0% and Cheyenne is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
- Cheyenne, 20.0%
Corporate pilot languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
| Cheyenne | 20.0% |
