Flight operations director demographics and statistics in the US
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Flight operations director gender statistics
9.6% of flight operations directors are women and 90.4% of flight operations directors are men.
- Male, 90.4%
- Female, 9.6%
Flight operations director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.4% |
| Female | 9.6% |
Flight operations director gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$116,219
Female income
$116,636
Flight operations director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in flight operations director positions over time. Currently, 9.6% of flight operations directors are female.
Flight operations director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.48% | 9.52% |
| 2011 | 91.89% | 8.11% |
| 2012 | 91.43% | 8.57% |
| 2013 | 90.42% | 9.58% |
| 2014 | 90.82% | 9.18% |
| 2015 | 88.85% | 11.15% |
| 2016 | 90.44% | 9.56% |
| 2017 | 90.47% | 9.53% |
| 2018 | 90.60% | 9.40% |
| 2019 | 88.76% | 11.24% |
| 2020 | 89.66% | 10.34% |
| 2021 | 90.35% | 9.65% |
Flight operations director related jobs gender ratio
We compared flight operations 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 Operations Director | 90% | 10% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Flight operations director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among flight operations directors is White, which makes up 59.1% of all flight operations directors. Comparatively, 18.7% of flight operations directors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of flight operations directors are Black or African American.
- White, 59.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Flight operations director race
| Flight operations director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Flight operations director race and ethnicity over time
See how flight operations director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Flight operations director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.10% | 10.82% | 4.20% | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 66.94% | 10.95% | 4.73% | 15.34% |
| 2012 | 67.84% | 10.85% | 3.61% | 15.77% |
| 2013 | 67.97% | 9.95% | 4.81% | 15.05% |
| 2014 | 69.02% | 10.34% | 4.35% | 14.30% |
| 2015 | 66.86% | 10.72% | 4.37% | 15.77% |
| 2016 | 66.68% | 11.13% | 4.06% | 16.19% |
| 2017 | 65.85% | 10.53% | 4.60% | 16.94% |
| 2018 | 66.71% | 9.25% | 4.37% | 17.81% |
| 2019 | 65.88% | 10.03% | 4.98% | 16.54% |
| 2020 | 64.63% | 10.11% | 4.73% | 16.48% |
| 2021 | 59.14% | 11.28% | 6.14% | 18.72% |
Flight operations director wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino flight operations directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american flight operations directors have the lowest average salary at $110,658.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $116,636 |
| White | $118,626 |
| Black or African American | $110,658 |
| Asian | $116,231 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $119,144 |
Average flight operations director age
See how the average age of flight operations directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Flight operations 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 operations director age breakdown
The average age of flight operations directors is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the flight operations director population.
Flight operations director age breakdown
| Flight Operations Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Flight operations director educational attainment
The most common degree for flight operations directors is bachelor's degree, with 62% of flight operations directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 15%
- High School Diploma, 3%
Flight operations directors by degree level
| Flight operations director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
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Flight operations director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, flight operations directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $153,817 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, flight operations directors earn a median annual income of $125,000 compared to $105,729 for flight operations directors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $153,817 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $100,928 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $125,000 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $105,729 |
Flight operations director employment statistics
Most flight operations directors work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where flight operations directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where flight operations directors work.
Flight operations director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Flight operations director jobs by company type
Employees with the flight operations director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most flight operations directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Flight operations director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 9% |
Flight operations director jobs by industry
The most common industries for flight operations directors are transportation, technology and education.
Flight operations director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Education | 11% |
| Start-up | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Flight operations director turnover and employment statistics
Flight operations director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for flight operations directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Flight operations director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Flight operations 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 operations director tenure
The average flight operations director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 124 flight operations directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Flight operations director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Flight operations director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of flight operations 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Superintendent | 4.78% | 26,660 |
| Flight Operations Director | 5.19% | - |
| Print Controller | 10.51% | 14,506 |
| Program Management Office Director | 11.01% | 171,019 |
| Supply Officer | 11.39% | 70,975 |
| Manager & Instructor | 17.60% | 30,805 |
| Human Resources Manager | 17.78% | 43,453 |
Similar flight operations director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Service Superintendent | 4.78% | 26,660 |
| Print Controller | 10.51% | 14,506 |
| Program Management Office Director | 11.01% | 171,019 |
| Supply Officer | 11.39% | 70,975 |
| Manager & Instructor | 17.60% | 30,805 |
| Human Resources Manager | 17.78% | 43,453 |
Foreign languages spoken by flight operations directors
- Portuguese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Flight operations director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |