Landing gear mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Landing gear mechanic gender statistics
4.8% of landing gear mechanics are women and 95.2% of landing gear mechanics are men.
- Male, 95.2%
- Female, 4.8%
Landing gear mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.2% |
| Female | 4.8% |
Landing gear mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,716
Female income
$50,963
Landing gear mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in landing gear mechanic positions over time. Currently, 4.8% of landing gear mechanics are female.
Landing gear mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.87% | 5.13% |
| 2011 | 96.08% | 3.92% |
| 2012 | 95.35% | 4.65% |
| 2013 | 95.02% | 4.98% |
| 2014 | 94.80% | 5.20% |
| 2015 | 94.82% | 5.18% |
| 2016 | 94.53% | 5.47% |
| 2017 | 95.57% | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 95.45% | 4.55% |
| 2019 | 94.57% | 5.43% |
| 2020 | 95.31% | 4.69% |
| 2021 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
Landing gear mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared landing gear 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% |
| Landing Gear Mechanic | 95% | 5% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Landing gear mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among landing gear mechanics is White, which makes up 64.4% of all landing gear mechanics. Comparatively, 17.7% of landing gear mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of landing gear mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 64.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Landing gear mechanic race
| Landing gear mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Landing gear mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how landing gear mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Landing gear mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.46% | 6.41% | 4.10% | 11.61% |
| 2011 | 72.99% | 7.86% | 4.43% | 11.94% |
| 2012 | 70.89% | 8.19% | 4.16% | 13.90% |
| 2013 | 73.16% | 6.80% | 5.37% | 11.91% |
| 2014 | 73.36% | 7.14% | 5.27% | 11.31% |
| 2015 | 71.18% | 7.37% | 4.53% | 14.02% |
| 2016 | 73.45% | 7.78% | 4.04% | 11.63% |
| 2017 | 71.09% | 6.75% | 5.54% | 12.99% |
| 2018 | 72.80% | 7.27% | 4.70% | 12.76% |
| 2019 | 73.44% | 5.59% | 5.54% | 12.28% |
| 2020 | 68.29% | 6.74% | 6.11% | 12.80% |
| 2021 | 64.42% | 6.88% | 5.56% | 17.71% |
Landing gear mechanic wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,495 |
| White | $59,735 |
| Black or African American | $56,460 |
| Asian | $58,700 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,268 |
Average landing gear mechanic age
See how the average age of landing gear mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Landing gear 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 |
Landing gear mechanic age breakdown
The average age of landing gear mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the landing gear mechanic population.
Landing gear mechanic age breakdown
| Landing Gear Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Landing gear mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for landing gear mechanics is high school diploma, with 36% of landing gear mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 29%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 29%
- Diploma, 7%
Landing gear mechanics by degree level
| Landing gear mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Diploma | 7% |
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Landing gear mechanic wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,627 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,483 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,441 |
Landing gear mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Landing gear mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for landing gear mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Landing gear mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Landing gear 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 landing gear mechanic tenure
The average landing gear mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 48 landing gear mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Landing gear mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Landing gear mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of landing gear 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trolley Car Mechanic | 1.31% | 39,203 |
| Marine Diesel Mechanic | 1.79% | 59,823 |
| Spring Floor Service Worker | 2.20% | 39,432 |
| Landing Gear Mechanic | 2.41% | - |
| Automotive Tire Worker | 3.57% | 56,455 |
| Body Hanger | 3.73% | 4,488 |
| Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanic | 5.18% | 48,296 |
Similar landing gear mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Trolley Car Mechanic | 1.31% | 39,203 |
| Marine Diesel Mechanic | 1.79% | 59,823 |
| Spring Floor Service Worker | 2.20% | 39,432 |
| Automotive Tire Worker | 3.57% | 56,455 |
| Body Hanger | 3.73% | 4,488 |
| Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanic | 5.18% | 48,296 |
Foreign languages spoken by landing gear mechanics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Landing gear mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |