Flight test mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Flight test mechanic demographics by:
Flight test mechanic gender statistics
4.2% of flight test mechanics are women and 95.8% of flight test mechanics are men.
- Male, 95.8%
- Female, 4.2%
Flight test mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.8% |
| Female | 4.2% |
Flight test mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,855
Female income
$58,094
Flight test mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in flight test mechanic positions over time. Currently, 4.2% of flight test mechanics are female.
Flight test mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.47% | 4.53% |
| 2011 | 96.54% | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 2013 | 95.60% | 4.40% |
| 2014 | 95.41% | 4.59% |
| 2015 | 95.42% | 4.58% |
| 2016 | 95.16% | 4.84% |
| 2017 | 96.09% | 3.91% |
| 2018 | 95.99% | 4.01% |
| 2019 | 95.20% | 4.80% |
| 2020 | 95.86% | 4.14% |
| 2021 | 95.80% | 4.20% |
Flight test mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared flight test mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Flight Test Mechanic | 96% | 4% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Flight test mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among flight test mechanics is White, which makes up 56.8% of all flight test mechanics. Comparatively, 21.6% of flight test mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of flight test mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.6%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Flight test mechanic race
| Flight test mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Flight test mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how flight test mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Flight test mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.83% | 9.63% | 4.30% | 15.50% |
| 2011 | 65.35% | 11.08% | 4.63% | 15.82% |
| 2012 | 63.26% | 11.41% | 4.36% | 17.78% |
| 2013 | 65.53% | 10.02% | 5.57% | 15.80% |
| 2014 | 65.72% | 10.36% | 5.46% | 15.20% |
| 2015 | 63.55% | 10.59% | 4.73% | 17.91% |
| 2016 | 65.82% | 11.00% | 4.24% | 15.51% |
| 2017 | 63.46% | 9.97% | 5.74% | 16.87% |
| 2018 | 65.17% | 10.49% | 4.90% | 16.64% |
| 2019 | 65.80% | 8.80% | 5.74% | 16.17% |
| 2020 | 60.65% | 9.96% | 6.31% | 16.68% |
| 2021 | 56.78% | 10.10% | 5.76% | 21.59% |
Flight test mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown flight test mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american flight test mechanics have the lowest average salary at $62,207.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,141 |
| White | $64,593 |
| Black or African American | $62,207 |
| Asian | $63,843 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,530 |
Average flight test mechanic age
See how the average age of flight test mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Flight test mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | |
| Unknown | 38.5 | |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 29 |
| White | 40 | 30 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Flight test mechanic age breakdown
The average age of flight test mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the flight test mechanic population.
Flight test mechanic age breakdown
| Flight Test Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Flight test mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for flight test mechanics is associate degree, with 37% of flight test mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 35% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- Associate, 37%
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Flight test mechanics by degree level
| Flight test mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Flight test mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, flight test mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $65,132 annually. With a Associate degree, flight test mechanics earn a median annual income of $65,102 compared to $59,354 for flight test mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $59,354 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,132 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,102 |
Flight test mechanic employment statistics
Most flight test mechanics work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where flight test mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where flight test mechanics work.
Flight test mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Flight test mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the flight test mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most flight test mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Flight test mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 11% |
Flight test mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for flight test mechanics are transportation, technology and government.
Flight test mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 33% |
| Technology | 18% |
| Government | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Flight test mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Flight test mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for flight test mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Flight test mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Flight test mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 3.28% |
| 2012 | 3.67% |
| 2013 | 2.97% |
| 2014 | 3.78% |
| 2015 | 2.98% |
| 2016 | 1.87% |
| 2017 | 2.34% |
| 2018 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 1.45% |
| 2020 | 2.70% |
| 2021 | 2.03% |
Average flight test mechanic tenure
The average flight test mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 371 flight test mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Flight test mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Flight test mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of flight test mechanics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shovel Mechanic | 1.31% | 33,785 |
| Boat Engines Installer | 1.79% | 15,464 |
| Automobile Mechanic Apprentice | 2.20% | 39,662 |
| Flight Test Mechanic | 2.41% | - |
| Tire Repairman | 3.57% | 4,138 |
| Body Specialist | 3.73% | 22,538 |
| Motor Scooter Mechanic | 5.18% | 34,107 |
Similar flight test mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shovel Mechanic | 1.31% | 33,785 |
| Boat Engines Installer | 1.79% | 15,464 |
| Automobile Mechanic Apprentice | 2.20% | 39,662 |
| Tire Repairman | 3.57% | 4,138 |
| Body Specialist | 3.73% | 22,538 |
| Motor Scooter Mechanic | 5.18% | 34,107 |
Foreign languages spoken by flight test mechanics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Flight test mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |