Flight instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Flight instructor gender statistics
9.1% of flight instructors are women and 90.9% of flight instructors are men.
- Male, 90.9%
- Female, 9.1%
Flight instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.9% |
| Female | 9.1% |
Flight instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,611
Female income
$45,692
Flight instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in flight instructor positions over time. Currently, 9.1% of flight instructors are female.
Flight instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.11% | 8.89% |
| 2011 | 91.28% | 8.72% |
| 2012 | 91.18% | 8.82% |
| 2013 | 91.03% | 8.97% |
| 2014 | 90.66% | 9.34% |
| 2015 | 90.94% | 9.06% |
| 2016 | 90.83% | 9.17% |
| 2017 | 91.02% | 8.98% |
| 2018 | 90.83% | 9.17% |
| 2019 | 90.69% | 9.31% |
| 2020 | 90.46% | 9.54% |
| 2021 | 90.91% | 9.09% |
Flight instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared flight instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Flight Instructor | 91% | 9% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Flight instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among flight instructors is White, which makes up 66.6% of all flight instructors. Comparatively, 11.4% of flight instructors are Asian and 9.9% of flight instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.6%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Flight instructor race
| Flight instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Flight instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how flight instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Flight instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.99% | 7.10% | 9.26% | 8.07% |
| 2011 | 72.69% | 6.95% | 9.99% | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 72.28% | 7.25% | 9.86% | 8.07% |
| 2013 | 71.42% | 7.61% | 10.15% | 8.32% |
| 2014 | 71.51% | 7.23% | 9.81% | 8.70% |
| 2015 | 69.96% | 7.45% | 10.76% | 9.00% |
| 2016 | 70.45% | 7.38% | 10.49% | 8.89% |
| 2017 | 69.53% | 7.13% | 11.65% | 8.94% |
| 2018 | 71.31% | 6.87% | 9.98% | 9.13% |
| 2019 | 69.64% | 7.13% | 10.92% | 9.66% |
| 2020 | 67.72% | 6.84% | 10.56% | 9.82% |
| 2021 | 66.57% | 6.96% | 11.35% | 9.94% |
Flight instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian flight instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american flight instructors have the lowest average salary at $46,831.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,372 |
| White | $47,428 |
| Black or African American | $46,831 |
| Asian | $48,826 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,620 |
Average flight instructor age
See how the average age of flight instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Flight instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Flight instructor age breakdown
The average age of flight instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the flight instructor population.
Flight instructor age breakdown
| Flight Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Flight instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for flight instructors is bachelor's degree, with 63% of flight instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Flight instructors by degree level
| Flight instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Flight instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,637 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,300 |
Flight instructor employment statistics
Most flight instructors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where flight instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where flight instructors work.
Flight instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Flight instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the flight instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most flight instructors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Flight instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 6% |
Flight instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for flight instructors are education, transportation and technology.
Flight instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Transportation | 21% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Flight instructor turnover and employment statistics
Flight instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for flight instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Flight instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Flight instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average flight instructor tenure
The average flight instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,925 flight instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Flight instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Flight instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of flight instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 49,679 |
| Student Teacher | 9.52% | 79,071 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Flight Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Similar flight instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 49,679 |
| Student Teacher | 9.52% | 79,071 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Foreign languages spoken by flight instructors
The most common foreign language among flight instructors is Spanish at 34.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.6% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- Spanish, 34.8%
- French, 11.6%
- Japanese, 8.7%
- German, 5.8%
- Russian, 5.8%
- Other, 33.3%
Flight instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.8% |
| French | 11.6% |
| Japanese | 8.7% |
| German | 5.8% |
| Russian | 5.8% |
| Other | 33.3% |
