Flight operations manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Flight operations manager gender statistics
21.2% of flight operations managers are women and 78.8% of flight operations managers are men.
- Male, 78.8%
- Female, 21.2%
Flight operations manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.8% |
| Female | 21.2% |
Flight operations manager gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,948
Female income
$40,230
Flight operations manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in flight operations manager positions over time. Currently, 21.2% of flight operations managers are female.
Flight operations manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.65% | 17.35% |
| 2011 | 82.22% | 17.78% |
| 2012 | 81.70% | 18.30% |
| 2013 | 82.04% | 17.96% |
| 2014 | 83.18% | 16.82% |
| 2015 | 82.38% | 17.62% |
| 2016 | 82.95% | 17.05% |
| 2017 | 81.27% | 18.73% |
| 2018 | 81.22% | 18.78% |
| 2019 | 79.90% | 20.10% |
| 2020 | 79.98% | 20.02% |
| 2021 | 78.79% | 21.21% |
Flight operations manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared flight operations managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Flight Operations Manager | 79% | 21% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Flight operations manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among flight operations managers is White, which makes up 67.6% of all flight operations managers. Comparatively, 15.1% of flight operations managers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of flight operations managers are Asian.
- White, 67.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Flight operations manager race
| Flight operations manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Flight operations manager race and ethnicity over time
See how flight operations manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Flight operations manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.32% | 6.25% | 5.23% | 10.91% |
| 2011 | 75.16% | 6.41% | 5.25% | 10.63% |
| 2012 | 74.82% | 5.98% | 5.38% | 11.70% |
| 2013 | 75.32% | 5.81% | 5.43% | 11.07% |
| 2014 | 74.22% | 5.78% | 5.32% | 12.42% |
| 2015 | 74.23% | 5.84% | 5.26% | 12.34% |
| 2016 | 71.90% | 6.35% | 5.71% | 13.56% |
| 2017 | 73.25% | 5.83% | 5.45% | 13.05% |
| 2018 | 72.82% | 5.61% | 6.03% | 12.92% |
| 2019 | 71.43% | 5.88% | 6.07% | 13.99% |
| 2020 | 69.68% | 5.92% | 5.71% | 13.89% |
| 2021 | 67.62% | 6.15% | 6.34% | 15.09% |
Flight operations manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian flight operations managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american flight operations managers have the lowest average salary at $42,365.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,409 |
| White | $44,770 |
| Black or African American | $42,365 |
| Asian | $45,360 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,896 |
Average flight operations manager age
See how the average age of flight operations managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Flight operations manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 45 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 44 |
Flight operations manager age breakdown
The average age of flight operations managers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the flight operations manager population.
Flight operations manager age breakdown
| Flight Operations Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Flight operations manager educational attainment
The most common degree for flight operations managers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of flight operations managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Flight operations managers by degree level
| Flight operations manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Flight operations manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, flight operations managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,911 annually. With a Doctorate degree, flight operations managers earn a median annual income of $51,258 compared to $46,646 for flight operations managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,911 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,276 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,646 |
| Doctorate Degree | $51,258 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,296 |
Flight operations manager employment statistics
Most flight operations managers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where flight operations managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where flight operations managers work.
Flight operations manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Flight operations manager jobs by company type
Employees with the flight operations manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most flight operations managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Flight operations manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 7% |
Flight operations manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for flight operations managers are transportation, technology and manufacturing.
Flight operations manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 33% |
| Technology | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Flight operations manager turnover and employment statistics
Flight operations manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for flight operations managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Flight operations manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Flight operations manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 2.68% |
| 2018 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 4.01% |
Average flight operations manager tenure
The average flight operations manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 470 flight operations managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Flight operations manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Flight operations manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of flight operations managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Manager | 7.93% | 102,287 |
| Project Manager Internship | 8.41% | 178,233 |
| Senior Sales Executive | 9.38% | 168,737 |
| Flight Operations Manager | 10.39% | - |
| Health Commissioner | 11.63% | 47,052 |
| Senior Human Resources Generalist | 13.02% | 47,037 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Similar flight operations manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Manager | 7.93% | 102,287 |
| Project Manager Internship | 8.41% | 178,233 |
| Senior Sales Executive | 9.38% | 168,737 |
| Health Commissioner | 11.63% | 47,052 |
| Senior Human Resources Generalist | 13.02% | 47,037 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Foreign languages spoken by flight operations managers
The most common foreign language among flight operations managers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and German is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 16.7%
- German, 8.3%
- Carrier, 8.3%
- Hindi, 8.3%
- Other, 25.1%
Flight operations manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 16.7% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Carrier | 8.3% |
| Hindi | 8.3% |
| Other | 25.1% |