Flight deck officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Flight deck officer demographics by:
Flight deck officer gender statistics
14.2% of flight deck officers are women and 85.8% of flight deck officers are men.
- Male, 85.8%
- Female, 14.2%
Flight deck officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.8% |
| Female | 14.2% |
Flight deck officer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,471
Female income
$43,524
Flight deck officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in flight deck officer positions over time. Currently, 14.2% of flight deck officers are female.
Flight deck officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.25% | 11.75% |
| 2011 | 88.73% | 11.27% |
| 2012 | 88.72% | 11.28% |
| 2013 | 91.22% | 8.78% |
| 2014 | 92.90% | 7.10% |
| 2015 | 90.48% | 9.52% |
| 2016 | 90.07% | 9.93% |
| 2017 | 90.12% | 9.88% |
| 2018 | 90.44% | 9.56% |
| 2019 | 88.25% | 11.75% |
| 2020 | 88.29% | 11.71% |
| 2021 | 85.85% | 14.15% |
Flight deck officer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Deck Officer | 86% | 14% |
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Flight deck officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among flight deck officers is White, which makes up 71.2% of all flight deck officers. Comparatively, 11.4% of flight deck officers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of flight deck officers are Black or African American.
- White, 71.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Flight deck officer race
| Flight deck officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Flight deck officer race and ethnicity over time
See how flight deck officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Flight deck officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.00% | 7.09% | 3.91% | 7.33% |
| 2011 | 73.76% | 9.93% | 4.96% | 7.80% |
| 2012 | 76.13% | 5.47% | 5.47% | 8.08% |
| 2013 | 76.36% | 8.86% | 2.27% | 10.23% |
| 2014 | 75.84% | 6.49% | 2.34% | 12.47% |
| 2015 | 73.08% | 6.73% | 3.13% | 13.46% |
| 2016 | 75.05% | 6.02% | 2.80% | 12.47% |
| 2017 | 72.89% | 4.78% | 4.10% | 13.90% |
| 2018 | 75.26% | 6.24% | 2.49% | 11.43% |
| 2019 | 74.04% | 5.09% | 2.36% | 12.80% |
| 2020 | 77.13% | 5.26% | 2.94% | 8.50% |
| 2021 | 71.23% | 6.38% | 4.35% | 11.35% |
Flight deck officer wage gap by race
According to our data, white flight deck officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american flight deck officers have the lowest average salary at $39,914.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,407 |
| White | $48,928 |
| Black or African American | $39,914 |
| Asian | $43,192 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,613 |
Average flight deck officer age
See how the average age of flight deck officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Flight deck officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 35 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 26 | |
| Asian | 28 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.5 | 31 |
Flight deck officer age breakdown
The average age of flight deck officers is 30-40 years years old, representing 41% of the flight deck officer population.
Flight deck officer age breakdown
| Flight Deck Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 25% |
| 30-40 years | 41% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Flight deck officer educational attainment
The most common degree for flight deck officers is bachelor's degree, with 57% of flight deck officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Flight deck officers by degree level
| Flight deck officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Flight deck officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,398 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,514 |
Flight deck officer employment statistics
Company size where flight deck officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where flight deck officers work.
Flight deck officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 43% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Flight deck officer jobs by company type
Employees with the flight deck officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most flight deck officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Flight deck officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 21% |
Flight deck officer turnover and employment statistics
Flight deck officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for flight deck officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Flight deck officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Flight deck officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.45% |
| 2011 | 5.38% |
| 2012 | 4.75% |
| 2013 | 8.49% |
| 2014 | 7.30% |
| 2015 | 3.69% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 1.90% |
| 2021 | 1.93% |
Average flight deck officer tenure
The average flight deck officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 113 flight deck officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Flight deck officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 30% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Foreign languages spoken by flight deck officers
- German, 50.0%
- Carrier, 50.0%
Flight deck officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Carrier | 50.0% |