Flight controls engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Flight controls engineer gender statistics
9.3% of flight controls engineers are women and 90.7% of flight controls engineers are men.
- Male, 90.7%
- Female, 9.3%
Flight controls engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.7% |
| Female | 9.3% |
Flight controls engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$93,488
Female income
$93,509
Flight controls engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in flight controls engineer positions over time. Currently, 9.3% of flight controls engineers are female.
Flight controls engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.79% | 8.21% |
| 2011 | 92.79% | 7.21% |
| 2012 | 92.65% | 7.35% |
| 2013 | 93.29% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 92.62% | 7.38% |
| 2015 | 92.85% | 7.15% |
| 2016 | 92.74% | 7.26% |
| 2017 | 91.11% | 8.89% |
| 2018 | 90.47% | 9.53% |
| 2019 | 92.74% | 7.26% |
| 2020 | 91.38% | 8.62% |
| 2021 | 90.72% | 9.28% |
Flight controls engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared flight controls engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Flight Controls Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Flight controls engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among flight controls engineers is White, which makes up 67.3% of all flight controls engineers. Comparatively, 13.0% of flight controls engineers are Asian and 10.8% of flight controls engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.3%
- Asian, 13.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Flight controls engineer race
| Flight controls engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Asian | 13.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Flight controls engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how flight controls engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Flight controls engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.48% | 4.11% | 13.25% | 8.27% |
| 2011 | 73.25% | 3.86% | 11.66% | 9.29% |
| 2012 | 72.91% | 3.94% | 13.52% | 7.86% |
| 2013 | 71.80% | 4.26% | 13.28% | 8.50% |
| 2014 | 71.01% | 2.99% | 14.98% | 8.96% |
| 2015 | 70.26% | 3.15% | 13.00% | 10.83% |
| 2016 | 71.66% | 3.23% | 10.99% | 11.67% |
| 2017 | 70.86% | 3.25% | 12.75% | 9.85% |
| 2018 | 69.42% | 3.25% | 14.44% | 9.85% |
| 2019 | 71.35% | 3.63% | 12.38% | 9.89% |
| 2020 | 66.70% | 3.28% | 14.69% | 11.11% |
| 2021 | 67.29% | 4.14% | 13.04% | 10.80% |
Flight controls engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian flight controls engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino flight controls engineers have the lowest average salary at $91,308.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $94,721 |
| White | $94,559 |
| Black or African American | $91,908 |
| Asian | $95,011 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $91,308 |
Average flight controls engineer age
See how the average age of flight controls engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Flight controls engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | |
| White | 44 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 35 |
| Asian | 48 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 34 |
Flight controls engineer age breakdown
The average age of flight controls engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the flight controls engineer population.
Flight controls engineer age breakdown
| Flight Controls Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Flight controls engineer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 1%
Flight controls engineers by degree level
| Flight controls engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
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Flight controls engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, flight controls engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $108,589 annually. With a Master's degree, flight controls engineers earn a median annual income of $104,472 compared to $97,596 for flight controls engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $104,472 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,596 |
| Doctorate Degree | $108,589 |
Flight controls engineer employment statistics
Most flight controls engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where flight controls engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where flight controls engineers work.
Flight controls engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Flight controls engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the flight controls engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most flight controls engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Flight controls engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 10% |
Flight controls engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for flight controls engineers are technology, professional and transportation.
Flight controls engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 34% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Government | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Flight controls engineer turnover and employment statistics
Flight controls engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for flight controls engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Flight controls engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Flight controls engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.43% |
| 2011 | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 2.81% |
| 2013 | 1.87% |
| 2014 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 1.79% |
| 2016 | 1.68% |
| 2017 | 2.34% |
| 2018 | 1.42% |
| 2019 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | 1.76% |
| 2021 | 2.59% |
Average flight controls engineer tenure
The average flight controls engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 119 flight controls engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Flight controls engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Flight controls engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of flight controls engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Engineer/Process Engineer | 3.67% | 107,584 |
| Alternative Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 3,832 |
| Traffic Circuit Engineer | 6.39% | 12,246 |
| Flight Controls Engineer | 7.54% | - |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
| Environmental Coordinator | 12.89% | 25,334 |
Similar flight controls engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Engineer/Process Engineer | 3.67% | 107,584 |
| Alternative Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 3,832 |
| Traffic Circuit Engineer | 6.39% | 12,246 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
| Environmental Coordinator | 12.89% | 25,334 |
Foreign languages spoken by flight controls engineers
The most common foreign language among flight controls engineers is Chinese at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Chinese, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Flight controls engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |