Flight director demographics and statistics in the US
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Flight director gender statistics
28.2% of flight directors are women and 71.8% of flight directors are men.
- Male, 71.8%
- Female, 28.2%
Flight director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.8% |
| Female | 28.2% |
Flight director gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,138
Female income
$66,507
Flight director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in flight director positions over time. Currently, 28.2% of flight directors are female.
Flight director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.07% | 27.93% |
| 2011 | 75.47% | 24.53% |
| 2012 | 74.34% | 25.66% |
| 2013 | 71.94% | 28.06% |
| 2014 | 72.88% | 27.12% |
| 2015 | 68.38% | 31.62% |
| 2016 | 71.99% | 28.01% |
| 2017 | 72.04% | 27.96% |
| 2018 | 72.36% | 27.64% |
| 2019 | 68.20% | 31.80% |
| 2020 | 70.18% | 29.82% |
| 2021 | 71.77% | 28.23% |
Flight director related jobs gender ratio
We compared flight directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Flight Director | 72% | 28% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Flight director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among flight directors is White, which makes up 59.2% of all flight directors. Comparatively, 18.7% of flight directors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of flight directors are Black or African American.
- White, 59.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Flight director race
| Flight director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Flight director race and ethnicity over time
See how flight director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Flight director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.12% | 10.82% | 4.20% | 14.64% |
| 2011 | 66.96% | 10.94% | 4.73% | 15.33% |
| 2012 | 67.86% | 10.84% | 3.61% | 15.76% |
| 2013 | 67.98% | 9.94% | 4.81% | 15.04% |
| 2014 | 69.04% | 10.34% | 4.35% | 14.29% |
| 2015 | 66.88% | 10.71% | 4.36% | 15.76% |
| 2016 | 66.69% | 11.12% | 4.05% | 16.18% |
| 2017 | 65.87% | 10.53% | 4.60% | 16.93% |
| 2018 | 66.73% | 9.24% | 4.37% | 17.81% |
| 2019 | 65.90% | 10.03% | 4.97% | 16.53% |
| 2020 | 64.65% | 10.10% | 4.73% | 16.47% |
| 2021 | 59.16% | 11.27% | 6.14% | 18.71% |
Flight director wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino flight directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american flight directors have the lowest average salary at $61,292.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,507 |
| White | $68,276 |
| Black or African American | $61,292 |
| Asian | $66,148 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,740 |
Average flight director age
See how the average age of flight directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Flight director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | 44.5 |
| White | 46 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 47 | 48 |
| Asian | 44 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
Flight director age breakdown
The average age of flight directors is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the flight director population.
Flight director age breakdown
| Flight Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Flight director educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Flight directors by degree level
| Flight director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Flight director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, flight directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $102,177 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, flight directors earn a median annual income of $74,053 compared to $57,108 for flight directors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $102,177 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,134 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,053 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,108 |
Flight director employment statistics
Most flight directors work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where flight directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where flight directors work.
Flight director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Flight director jobs by company type
Employees with the flight director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most flight directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Flight director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 9% |
Flight director jobs by industry
The most common industries for flight directors are transportation, technology and professional.
Flight director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 20% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Education | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Flight director turnover and employment statistics
Flight director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for flight directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Flight director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Flight director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.25% |
| 2011 | 7.50% |
| 2012 | 5.72% |
| 2013 | 5.11% |
| 2014 | 3.21% |
| 2015 | 3.28% |
| 2016 | 2.47% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.28% |
| 2019 | 2.07% |
| 2020 | 3.54% |
| 2021 | 4.63% |
Average flight director tenure
The average flight director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 251 flight directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Flight director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Flight director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of flight directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Director | 4.78% | 52,849 |
| Flight Director | 5.19% | - |
| Foreign Exchange Dealer | 10.51% | 2,026 |
| Director Of Enterprise Architecture | 11.01% | 38,862 |
| Director Of Purchasing | 11.39% | 17,847 |
| Manager & Instructor | 17.60% | 30,805 |
| Development/Resource Manager | 17.78% | 85,895 |
Similar flight director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Director | 4.78% | 52,849 |
| Foreign Exchange Dealer | 10.51% | 2,026 |
| Director Of Enterprise Architecture | 11.01% | 38,862 |
| Director Of Purchasing | 11.39% | 17,847 |
| Manager & Instructor | 17.60% | 30,805 |
| Development/Resource Manager | 17.78% | 85,895 |
Foreign languages spoken by flight directors
The most common foreign language among flight directors is German at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Indonesian at 12.5% and Braille is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- German, 25.0%
- Indonesian, 12.5%
- Braille, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Greek, 12.5%
- Other, 25.0%
Flight director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 25.0% |
| Indonesian | 12.5% |
| Braille | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Greek | 12.5% |
| Other | 25.0% |