Helicopter crew chief demographics and statistics in the US
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Helicopter crew chief demographics by:
Helicopter crew chief gender statistics
4.7% of helicopter crew chiefs are women and 95.3% of helicopter crew chiefs are men.
- Male, 95.3%
- Female, 4.7%
Helicopter crew chief gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.3% |
| Female | 4.7% |
Helicopter crew chief gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,739
Female income
$72,837
Helicopter crew chief gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in helicopter crew chief positions over time. Currently, 4.7% of helicopter crew chiefs are female.
Helicopter crew chief gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.93% | 5.07% |
| 2011 | 95.50% | 4.50% |
| 2012 | 94.92% | 5.08% |
| 2013 | 95.86% | 4.14% |
| 2014 | 95.84% | 4.16% |
| 2015 | 95.09% | 4.91% |
| 2016 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
| 2017 | 95.03% | 4.97% |
| 2018 | 95.72% | 4.28% |
| 2019 | 96.33% | 3.67% |
| 2020 | 97.40% | 2.60% |
| 2021 | 95.27% | 4.73% |
Helicopter crew chief related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Helicopter Crew Chief | 95% | 5% |
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Helicopter crew chief demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among helicopter crew chiefs is White, which makes up 54.1% of all helicopter crew chiefs. Comparatively, 18.8% of helicopter crew chiefs are Hispanic or Latino and 14.1% of helicopter crew chiefs are Black or African American.
- White, 54.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 14.1%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Helicopter crew chief race
| Helicopter crew chief race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 14.1% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Helicopter crew chief race and ethnicity over time
See how helicopter crew chief racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Helicopter crew chief race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.64% | 12.07% | 5.18% | 14.13% |
| 2011 | 67.32% | 12.96% | 5.44% | 12.12% |
| 2012 | 63.06% | 12.90% | 4.92% | 15.05% |
| 2013 | 63.26% | 12.19% | 5.91% | 14.90% |
| 2014 | 63.97% | 11.41% | 5.65% | 15.10% |
| 2015 | 59.51% | 14.74% | 5.64% | 15.33% |
| 2016 | 62.21% | 14.28% | 5.35% | 14.49% |
| 2017 | 61.57% | 10.99% | 5.33% | 18.26% |
| 2018 | 58.89% | 12.97% | 5.63% | 17.89% |
| 2019 | 60.64% | 13.04% | 5.73% | 16.37% |
| 2020 | 57.37% | 13.51% | 5.78% | 19.31% |
| 2021 | 54.08% | 14.07% | 7.37% | 18.77% |
Helicopter crew chief wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown helicopter crew chiefs have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian helicopter crew chiefs have the lowest average salary at $69,064.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,161 |
| White | $81,099 |
| Black or African American | $80,996 |
| Asian | $69,064 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,428 |
Average helicopter crew chief age
See how the average age of helicopter crew chiefs varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Helicopter crew chief age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23 | 22 |
| Unknown | 22 | 22 |
| Asian | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 22.5 |
| White | 22 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 |
Helicopter crew chief age breakdown
The average age of helicopter crew chiefs is 20-30 years years old, representing 73% of the helicopter crew chief population.
Helicopter crew chief age breakdown
| Helicopter Crew Chief Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 2% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 73% |
Helicopter crew chief educational attainment
The most common degree for helicopter crew chiefs is bachelor's degree, with 39% of helicopter crew chiefs earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Helicopter crew chiefs by degree level
| Helicopter crew chief degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Helicopter crew chief wage gap by degree level
According to the data, helicopter crew chiefs with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $79,541 annually. With a Associate degree, helicopter crew chiefs earn a median annual income of $68,205 compared to $54,433 for helicopter crew chiefs with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,433 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,541 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,205 |
Helicopter crew chief employment statistics
Most helicopter crew chiefs work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where helicopter crew chiefs work
Below, you can see the size of companies where helicopter crew chiefs work.
Helicopter crew chief jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Helicopter crew chief jobs by company type
Employees with the helicopter crew chief job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most helicopter crew chiefs prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Helicopter crew chief jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 33% |
Helicopter crew chief jobs by industry
The most common industries for helicopter crew chiefs are government, transportation and technology.
Helicopter crew chief industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 27% |
| Transportation | 14% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Helicopter crew chief turnover and employment statistics
Helicopter crew chief unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for helicopter crew chiefs between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Helicopter crew chief unemployment rate by year
| Year | Helicopter crew chief unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.55% |
| 2011 | 2.32% |
| 2012 | 2.19% |
| 2013 | 3.56% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 1.95% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.35% |
Average helicopter crew chief tenure
The average helicopter crew chief stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,049 helicopter crew chiefs resumes in Zippia's database.
Helicopter crew chief tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 30% |
| 5-7 years | 31% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Foreign languages spoken by helicopter crew chiefs
The most common foreign language among helicopter crew chiefs is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Korean is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- French, 14.3%
- Korean, 9.5%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- Dakota, 4.8%
- Other, 9.5%
Helicopter crew chief languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Korean | 9.5% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Dakota | 4.8% |
| Other | 9.5% |