Flight service specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Flight service specialist gender statistics
25.3% of flight service specialists are women and 74.7% of flight service specialists are men.
- Male, 74.7%
- Female, 25.3%
Flight service specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.7% |
| Female | 25.3% |
Flight service specialist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.08 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,531
Female income
$51,561
Flight service specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in flight service specialist positions over time. Currently, 25.3% of flight service specialists are female.
Flight service specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.32% | 26.68% |
| 2011 | 74.99% | 25.01% |
| 2012 | 70.13% | 29.87% |
| 2013 | 77.59% | 22.41% |
| 2014 | 67.11% | 32.89% |
| 2015 | 71.51% | 28.49% |
| 2016 | 70.52% | 29.48% |
| 2017 | 77.12% | 22.88% |
| 2018 | 73.45% | 26.55% |
| 2019 | 77.06% | 22.94% |
| 2020 | 70.43% | 29.57% |
| 2021 | 74.75% | 25.25% |
Flight service specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared flight service specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, airline transport pilot and combat control have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Flight Attendant | 16% | 84% |
| International Flight Attendant | 21% | 79% |
| Flight Attendant | 21% | 79% |
| Flight Service Specialist | 75% | 25% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Flight service specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among flight service specialists is White, which makes up 60.1% of all flight service specialists. Comparatively, 17.3% of flight service specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of flight service specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 60.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 7.1%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Flight service specialist race
| Flight service specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 7.1% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Flight service specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how flight service specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Flight service specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.93% | 12.41% | 2.48% | 10.98% |
| 2011 | 70.01% | 13.34% | 2.32% | 11.00% |
| 2012 | 69.57% | 10.05% | 2.98% | 12.53% |
| 2013 | 67.08% | 14.98% | 3.74% | 10.32% |
| 2014 | 69.41% | 11.99% | 2.90% | 11.19% |
| 2015 | 66.86% | 11.14% | 5.46% | 14.38% |
| 2016 | 70.36% | 12.53% | 1.94% | 11.03% |
| 2017 | 73.49% | 9.49% | 3.01% | 10.81% |
| 2018 | 67.30% | 12.97% | 3.80% | 13.47% |
| 2019 | 70.26% | 9.18% | 2.31% | 14.30% |
| 2020 | 67.39% | 11.32% | 3.17% | 14.62% |
| 2021 | 60.12% | 9.63% | 5.23% | 17.33% |
Flight service specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown flight service specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino flight service specialists have the lowest average salary at $42,658.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,298 |
| White | $50,933 |
| Black or African American | $45,887 |
| Asian | $45,657 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,658 |
Average flight service specialist age
See how the average age of flight service specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Flight service specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | |
| White | 37 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 41 | |
| Asian | 38 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.5 |
Flight service specialist age breakdown
The average age of flight service specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the flight service specialist population.
Flight service specialist age breakdown
| Flight Service Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Flight service specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for flight service specialists is bachelor's degree, with 68% of flight service specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Flight service specialists by degree level
| Flight service specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Flight service specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, flight service specialists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $55,297 annually. With a Associate degree, flight service specialists earn a median annual income of $52,194 compared to $41,048 for flight service specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,048 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,297 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,194 |
Flight service specialist employment statistics
Most flight service specialists work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where flight service specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where flight service specialists work.
Flight service specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Flight service specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the flight service specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most flight service specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Flight service specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 20% |
Flight service specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for flight service specialists are transportation, technology and government.
Flight service specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 23% |
| Transportation | 19% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Government | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Education | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Flight service specialist turnover and employment statistics
Flight service specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for flight service specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Flight service specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Flight service specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 3.41% |
| 2013 | 2.89% |
| 2014 | 0.51% |
| 2015 | 2.03% |
| 2016 | 2.34% |
| 2017 | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 3.12% |
| 2019 | 1.43% |
| 2020 | 2.54% |
| 2021 | 3.74% |
Average flight service specialist tenure
The average flight service specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 103 flight service specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Flight service specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Flight service specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of flight service specialists 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 Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Detailer/Porter | 4.91% | 14,902 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Flight Service Specialist | 7.23% | - |
| Commercial Pilot | 11.74% | 29,118 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Ramp Attendant | 31.52% | 45,697 |
Similar flight service specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Detailer/Porter | 4.91% | 14,902 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Commercial Pilot | 11.74% | 29,118 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Ramp Attendant | 31.52% | 45,697 |