Ground school instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Ground school instructor gender statistics
14.5% of ground school instructors are women and 85.5% of ground school instructors are men.
- Male, 85.5%
- Female, 14.5%
Ground school instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.5% |
| Female | 14.5% |
Ground school instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,520
Female income
$52,928
Ground school instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ground school instructor positions over time. Currently, 14.5% of ground school instructors are female.
Ground school instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.84% | 14.16% |
| 2011 | 86.10% | 13.90% |
| 2012 | 85.94% | 14.06% |
| 2013 | 85.73% | 14.27% |
| 2014 | 85.17% | 14.83% |
| 2015 | 85.59% | 14.41% |
| 2016 | 85.42% | 14.58% |
| 2017 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
| 2018 | 85.42% | 14.58% |
| 2019 | 85.21% | 14.79% |
| 2020 | 84.88% | 15.12% |
| 2021 | 85.53% | 14.47% |
Ground school instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared ground school 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% |
| Ground School Instructor | 86% | 14% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Ground school instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ground school instructors is White, which makes up 66.1% of all ground school instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of ground school instructors are Asian and 10.2% of ground school instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.1%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Ground school instructor race
| Ground school instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Ground school instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how ground school instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ground school instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.52% | 7.33% | 9.17% | 8.37% |
| 2011 | 72.21% | 7.18% | 9.90% | 8.13% |
| 2012 | 71.80% | 7.47% | 9.77% | 8.37% |
| 2013 | 70.94% | 7.83% | 10.06% | 8.62% |
| 2014 | 71.03% | 7.46% | 9.72% | 9.01% |
| 2015 | 69.48% | 7.68% | 10.67% | 9.30% |
| 2016 | 69.97% | 7.61% | 10.39% | 9.19% |
| 2017 | 69.05% | 7.36% | 11.56% | 9.24% |
| 2018 | 70.83% | 7.09% | 9.88% | 9.44% |
| 2019 | 69.17% | 7.36% | 10.83% | 9.96% |
| 2020 | 67.24% | 7.07% | 10.47% | 10.12% |
| 2021 | 66.09% | 7.19% | 11.26% | 10.24% |
Ground school instructor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,322 |
| White | $54,369 |
| Black or African American | $53,875 |
| Asian | $55,518 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,528 |
Average ground school instructor age
See how the average age of ground school instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ground school 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 |
Ground school instructor age breakdown
The average age of ground school instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the ground school instructor population.
Ground school instructor age breakdown
| Ground School Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Ground school instructor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 17%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Ground school instructors by degree level
| Ground school instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Ground school instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,364 |
| Doctorate Degree | $63,860 |
Ground school instructor employment statistics
Most ground school instructors work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where ground school instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ground school instructors work.
Ground school instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Ground school instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the ground school instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ground school instructors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Ground school instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 7% |
Ground school instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for ground school instructors are transportation, education and professional.
Ground school instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 35% |
| Education | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Ground school instructor turnover and employment statistics
Ground school instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ground school instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ground school instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ground school 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 ground school instructor tenure
The average ground school instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 167 ground school instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Ground school instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 26% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Ground school instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ground school 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 Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 12,598 |
| School Supervisor | 9.52% | 20,114 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Ground School Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Similar ground school instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 12,598 |
| School Supervisor | 9.52% | 20,114 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Foreign languages spoken by ground school instructors
The most common foreign language among ground school instructors is German at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 28.6% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- German, 28.6%
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Ground school instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 28.6% |
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |