Flight inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Flight inspector gender statistics
3.0% of flight inspectors are women and 97.0% of flight inspectors are men.
- Male, 97.0%
- Female, 3.0%
Flight inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.0% |
| Female | 3.0% |
Flight inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,786
Female income
$39,606
Flight inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in flight inspector positions over time. Currently, 3.0% of flight inspectors are female.
Flight inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.95% | 4.05% |
| 2011 | 97.14% | 2.86% |
| 2012 | 96.06% | 3.94% |
| 2013 | 97.22% | 2.78% |
| 2014 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2015 | 95.67% | 4.33% |
| 2016 | 96.31% | 3.69% |
| 2017 | 95.35% | 4.65% |
| 2018 | 95.52% | 4.48% |
| 2019 | 96.71% | 3.29% |
| 2020 | 95.40% | 4.60% |
| 2021 | 97.01% | 2.99% |
Flight inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared flight inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Flight Inspector | 97% | 3% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Flight inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among flight inspectors is White, which makes up 55.4% of all flight inspectors. Comparatively, 15.6% of flight inspectors are Black or African American and 14.4% of flight inspectors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 55.4%
- Black or African American, 15.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Unknown, 7.4%
- Asian, 6.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Flight inspector race
| Flight inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Black or African American | 15.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Unknown | 7.4% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Flight inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how flight inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Flight inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.47% | 13.33% | 4.38% | 15.04% |
| 2011 | 62.28% | 14.56% | 3.84% | 16.58% |
| 2012 | 62.29% | 16.58% | 4.64% | 15.07% |
| 2013 | 63.80% | 15.47% | 3.92% | 14.28% |
| 2014 | 63.37% | 14.55% | 6.06% | 12.82% |
| 2015 | 63.78% | 15.25% | 4.13% | 14.68% |
| 2016 | 58.77% | 15.40% | 3.90% | 19.81% |
| 2017 | 58.87% | 13.25% | 5.93% | 19.35% |
| 2018 | 65.79% | 13.03% | 4.36% | 13.14% |
| 2019 | 58.76% | 12.84% | 7.14% | 17.06% |
| 2020 | 60.46% | 11.09% | 5.45% | 20.34% |
| 2021 | 55.40% | 15.57% | 6.49% | 14.36% |
Flight inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian flight inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american flight inspectors have the lowest average salary at $42,703.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,795 |
| White | $47,330 |
| Black or African American | $42,703 |
| Asian | $50,803 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,792 |
Average flight inspector age
See how the average age of flight inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Flight inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 52.5 | |
| White | 50 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 58 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.5 |
Flight inspector age breakdown
The average age of flight inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the flight inspector population.
Flight inspector age breakdown
| Flight Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Flight inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for flight inspectors is associate degree, with 37% of flight inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- Associate, 37%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Master's, 10%
Flight inspectors by degree level
| Flight inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Master's | 10% |
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Flight inspector employment statistics
Company size where flight inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where flight inspectors work.
Flight inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Flight inspector turnover and employment statistics
Flight inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for flight inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Flight inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Flight inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.27% |
| 2011 | 5.90% |
| 2012 | 6.35% |
| 2013 | 2.74% |
| 2014 | 2.97% |
| 2015 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 2.20% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 3.72% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average flight inspector tenure
The average flight inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 76 flight inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Flight inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 26% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Flight inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of flight inspectors 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 Attendant | 2.50% | 45,768 |
| Transportation Worker | 5.73% | 38,912 |
| Truck Greaser | 5.79% | 34,759 |
| Bridge Tender | 8.00% | 1,060 |
| Flight Inspector | 11.12% | - |
| Traveling Passenger Agent | 12.88% | 27,161 |
Similar flight inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Attendant | 2.50% | 45,768 |
| Transportation Worker | 5.73% | 38,912 |
| Truck Greaser | 5.79% | 34,759 |
| Bridge Tender | 8.00% | 1,060 |
| Traveling Passenger Agent | 12.88% | 27,161 |
Foreign languages spoken by flight inspectors
- Dakota, 100.0%
Flight inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 100.0% |