Fixed wing pilot demographics and statistics in the US
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Fixed wing pilot gender statistics
6.9% of fixed wing pilots are women and 93.1% of fixed wing pilots are men.
- Male, 93.1%
- Female, 6.9%
Fixed wing pilot gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.1% |
| Female | 6.9% |
Fixed wing pilot gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,221
Female income
$93,530
Fixed wing pilot gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fixed wing pilot positions over time. Currently, 6.9% of fixed wing pilots are female.
Fixed wing pilot gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
| 2011 | 96.43% | 3.57% |
| 2012 | 93.04% | 6.96% |
| 2013 | 95.27% | 4.73% |
| 2014 | 94.62% | 5.38% |
| 2015 | 95.25% | 4.75% |
| 2016 | 92.56% | 7.44% |
| 2017 | 93.09% | 6.91% |
| 2018 | 93.07% | 6.93% |
| 2019 | 94.25% | 5.75% |
| 2020 | 93.49% | 6.51% |
| 2021 | 93.10% | 6.90% |
Fixed wing pilot related jobs gender ratio
We compared fixed wing 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% |
| Fixed Wing Pilot | 93% | 7% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Fixed wing pilot demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fixed wing pilots is White, which makes up 81.7% of all fixed wing pilots. Comparatively, 7.1% of fixed wing pilots are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of fixed wing pilots are Unknown.
- White, 81.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Asian, 2.8%
- Black or African American, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Fixed wing pilot race
| Fixed wing pilot race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Fixed wing pilot race and ethnicity over time
See how fixed wing pilot racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fixed wing pilot race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.67% | 2.26% | 1.41% | 6.20% |
| 2011 | 88.95% | 2.21% | 1.04% | 5.67% |
| 2012 | 88.15% | 2.79% | 1.56% | 5.54% |
| 2013 | 87.29% | 2.24% | 1.82% | 6.06% |
| 2014 | 87.89% | 2.43% | 1.60% | 5.80% |
| 2015 | 87.28% | 2.10% | 1.75% | 6.39% |
| 2016 | 86.57% | 1.85% | 1.66% | 6.77% |
| 2017 | 87.19% | 2.94% | 1.89% | 5.86% |
| 2018 | 85.49% | 2.13% | 1.98% | 7.40% |
| 2019 | 86.41% | 1.65% | 2.20% | 7.01% |
| 2020 | 82.84% | 2.51% | 2.79% | 7.37% |
| 2021 | 81.66% | 2.70% | 2.76% | 7.08% |
Fixed wing pilot wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown fixed wing pilots have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian fixed wing pilots have the lowest average salary at $89,162.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $104,074 |
| White | $102,227 |
| Black or African American | $99,437 |
| Asian | $89,162 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $96,914 |
Average fixed wing pilot age
See how the average age of fixed wing pilots varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fixed wing 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 |
Fixed wing pilot age breakdown
The average age of fixed wing pilots is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the fixed wing pilot population.
Fixed wing pilot age breakdown
| Fixed Wing Pilot Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Fixed wing pilot educational attainment
The most common degree for fixed wing pilots is bachelor's degree, with 68% of fixed wing pilots earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Fixed wing pilots by degree level
| Fixed wing pilot degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Fixed wing pilot wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $106,650 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,925 |
Fixed wing pilot employment statistics
Company size where fixed wing pilots work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fixed wing pilots work.
Fixed wing pilot jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Fixed wing pilot jobs by company type
Employees with the fixed wing pilot job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fixed wing pilots prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Fixed wing pilot jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 31% |
Fixed wing pilot turnover and employment statistics
Fixed wing pilot unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fixed wing pilots between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fixed wing pilot unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fixed wing 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 fixed wing pilot tenure
The average fixed wing pilot stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 64 fixed wing pilots resumes in Zippia's database.
Fixed wing pilot tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 30% |
Fixed wing pilot LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fixed wing 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 Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Lead Packer | 4.53% | 17,228 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Fixed Wing Pilot | 8.59% | - |
| Airways Operations Specialist | 13.04% | 62,649 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Airline Attendant | 31.52% | 44,805 |
Similar fixed wing pilot jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Lead Packer | 4.53% | 17,228 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Airways Operations Specialist | 13.04% | 62,649 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Airline Attendant | 31.52% | 44,805 |
Foreign languages spoken by fixed wing pilots
The most common foreign language among fixed wing pilots is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Italian, 33.3%
Fixed wing pilot languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Italian | 33.3% |