Flight control specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Flight control specialist gender statistics
10.5% of flight control specialists are women and 89.5% of flight control specialists are men.
- Male, 89.5%
- Female, 10.5%
Flight control specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.5% |
| Female | 10.5% |
Flight control specialist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.07 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,544
Female income
$44,565
Flight control specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in flight control specialist positions over time. Currently, 10.5% of flight control specialists are female.
Flight control specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.75% | 11.25% |
| 2011 | 89.60% | 10.40% |
| 2012 | 87.09% | 12.91% |
| 2013 | 90.86% | 9.14% |
| 2014 | 85.42% | 14.58% |
| 2015 | 87.82% | 12.18% |
| 2016 | 87.29% | 12.71% |
| 2017 | 90.63% | 9.37% |
| 2018 | 88.82% | 11.18% |
| 2019 | 90.61% | 9.39% |
| 2020 | 87.24% | 12.76% |
| 2021 | 89.47% | 10.53% |
Flight control specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared flight control specialists 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 Control Specialist | 89% | 11% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Flight control specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among flight control specialists is White, which makes up 60.0% of all flight control specialists. Comparatively, 17.6% of flight control specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of flight control specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 60.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 7.9%
- Asian, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Flight control specialist race
| Flight control specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 7.9% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Flight control specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how flight control specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Flight control specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.77% | 11.39% | 2.50% | 11.21% |
| 2011 | 69.84% | 12.32% | 2.35% | 11.23% |
| 2012 | 69.41% | 9.03% | 3.01% | 12.76% |
| 2013 | 66.92% | 13.95% | 3.76% | 10.55% |
| 2014 | 69.25% | 10.96% | 2.93% | 11.42% |
| 2015 | 66.69% | 10.11% | 5.48% | 14.61% |
| 2016 | 70.20% | 11.51% | 1.96% | 11.26% |
| 2017 | 73.33% | 8.46% | 3.03% | 11.04% |
| 2018 | 67.14% | 11.95% | 3.83% | 13.70% |
| 2019 | 70.10% | 8.16% | 2.33% | 14.53% |
| 2020 | 67.23% | 10.29% | 3.20% | 14.85% |
| 2021 | 59.96% | 8.61% | 5.26% | 17.56% |
Flight control specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown flight control specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino flight control specialists have the lowest average salary at $37,844.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,856 |
| White | $44,096 |
| Black or African American | $40,302 |
| Asian | $40,128 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,844 |
Average flight control specialist age
See how the average age of flight control specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Flight control specialist 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 control specialist age breakdown
The average age of flight control specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the flight control specialist population.
Flight control specialist age breakdown
| Flight Control Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Flight control specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for flight control specialists is associate degree, with 45% of flight control specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 35% and bachelor's degree degree at 8%.
- Associate, 45%
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Flight control specialists by degree level
| Flight control specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Flight control specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, flight control specialists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $47,335 annually. With a Associate degree, flight control specialists earn a median annual income of $45,036 compared to $36,609 for flight control specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,609 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,335 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,036 |
Flight control specialist employment statistics
Most flight control specialists work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where flight control specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where flight control specialists work.
Flight control specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 6% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 50% |
Flight control specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the flight control specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most flight control specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Flight control specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 11% |
Flight control specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for flight control specialists are transportation, finance and technology.
Flight control specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 23% |
| Finance | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Government | 9% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
Flight control specialist turnover and employment statistics
Flight control specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for flight control specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Flight control specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Flight control specialist 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 control specialist tenure
The average flight control specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 130 flight control specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Flight control specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 33% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Flight control specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of flight control specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Detail Technician | 4.91% | 10,951 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Flight Control Specialist | 7.23% | - |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 11.74% | 3,233 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant, Inflight Services | 31.52% | 97,692 |
Similar flight control specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Detail Technician | 4.91% | 10,951 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 11.74% | 3,233 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant, Inflight Services | 31.52% | 97,692 |
Foreign languages spoken by flight control specialists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Flight control specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |