Flight communications officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Flight communications officer gender statistics
11.9% of flight communications officers are women and 88.1% of flight communications officers are men.
- Male, 88.1%
- Female, 11.9%
Flight communications officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.1% |
| Female | 11.9% |
Flight communications officer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.09 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,667
Female income
$60,485
Flight communications officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in flight communications officer positions over time. Currently, 11.9% of flight communications officers are female.
Flight communications officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.27% | 12.73% |
| 2011 | 88.21% | 11.79% |
| 2012 | 85.42% | 14.58% |
| 2013 | 89.63% | 10.37% |
| 2014 | 83.58% | 16.42% |
| 2015 | 86.23% | 13.77% |
| 2016 | 85.65% | 14.35% |
| 2017 | 89.37% | 10.63% |
| 2018 | 87.35% | 12.65% |
| 2019 | 89.34% | 10.66% |
| 2020 | 85.59% | 14.41% |
| 2021 | 88.07% | 11.93% |
Flight communications officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared flight communications officers 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% |
| Flight Communications Officer | 88% | 12% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Flight communications officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among flight communications officers is White, which makes up 61.0% of all flight communications officers. Comparatively, 15.8% of flight communications officers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of flight communications officers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Unknown, 7.1%
- Asian, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Flight communications officer race
| Flight communications officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 7.1% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Flight communications officer race and ethnicity over time
See how flight communications officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Flight communications officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.82% | 12.93% | 2.53% | 9.49% |
| 2011 | 70.90% | 13.86% | 2.37% | 9.51% |
| 2012 | 70.46% | 10.57% | 3.03% | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 67.97% | 15.50% | 3.78% | 8.83% |
| 2014 | 70.30% | 12.51% | 2.95% | 9.71% |
| 2015 | 67.75% | 11.66% | 5.51% | 12.90% |
| 2016 | 71.26% | 13.06% | 1.99% | 9.54% |
| 2017 | 74.38% | 10.01% | 3.06% | 9.32% |
| 2018 | 68.20% | 13.50% | 3.85% | 11.98% |
| 2019 | 71.16% | 9.70% | 2.36% | 12.82% |
| 2020 | 68.28% | 11.84% | 3.22% | 13.13% |
| 2021 | 61.01% | 10.16% | 5.28% | 15.85% |
Flight communications officer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown flight communications officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino flight communications officers have the lowest average salary at $49,851.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,564 |
| White | $59,734 |
| Black or African American | $53,704 |
| Asian | $53,428 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,851 |
Average flight communications officer age
See how the average age of flight communications officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Flight communications officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | |
| White | 37 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 41 | |
| Asian | 38 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.5 |
Flight communications officer age breakdown
The average age of flight communications officers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the flight communications officer population.
Flight communications officer age breakdown
| Flight Communications Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Flight communications officer educational attainment
The most common degree for flight communications officers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of flight communications officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Flight communications officers by degree level
| Flight communications officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Flight communications officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, flight communications officers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $64,959 annually. With a Associate degree, flight communications officers earn a median annual income of $61,243 compared to $47,933 for flight communications officers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,933 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,959 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,243 |
Flight communications officer employment statistics
Most flight communications officers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where flight communications officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where flight communications officers work.
Flight communications officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 42% |
Flight communications officer jobs by company type
Employees with the flight communications officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most flight communications officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Flight communications officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 9% |
Flight communications officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for flight communications officers are transportation, technology and government.
Flight communications officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 32% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Technology | 18% |
| Government | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Flight communications officer turnover and employment statistics
Flight communications officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for flight communications officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Flight communications officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Flight communications officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 3.41% |
| 2013 | 2.89% |
| 2014 | 0.51% |
| 2015 | 2.03% |
| 2016 | 2.34% |
| 2017 | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 3.12% |
| 2019 | 1.43% |
| 2020 | 2.54% |
| 2021 | 3.74% |
Average flight communications officer tenure
The average flight communications officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 122 flight communications officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Flight communications officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Flight communications officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of flight communications officers 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 Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Car Wash Attendant | 4.91% | 49,512 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Flight Communications Officer | 7.23% | - |
| Air Force Pilot | 11.74% | 3,867 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| In-Flight Crew Member | 31.52% | 73,346 |
Similar flight communications officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Car Wash Attendant | 4.91% | 49,512 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Air Force Pilot | 11.74% | 3,867 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| In-Flight Crew Member | 31.52% | 73,346 |
Foreign languages spoken by flight communications officers
The most common foreign language among flight communications officers is Spanish at 27.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 9.1% and Cherokee is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 27.3%
- German, 9.1%
- Cherokee, 9.1%
- Yoruba, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Other, 36.3%
Flight communications officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 27.3% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Cherokee | 9.1% |
| Yoruba | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Other | 36.3% |