From where do we know all information about pilot instructor demographics? We analyzed 982 pilot instructors resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Pilot Instructor Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as pilot instructors. Keep reading to find out what the results for pilot instructors were.
Pilot Instructor Gender Ratio
Among pilot instructors, 7.3% of them are women compared to 89.4% which are men.
- Male, 89.4%
- Female, 7.3%
- Unknown, 3.3%
Pilot Instructor Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among pilot instructors is White, which makes up 85.1% of all pilot instructors. Comparatively, there are 7.6% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 2.9% of the Unknown ethnicity.
- White, 85.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- Black or African American, 2.2%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Pilot Instructors
The chart below shows that 48.1% of pilot instructors speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 7.4% and French is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 48.1%
- Japanese, 7.4%
- French, 7.4%
- Russian, 7.4%
- Swedish, 3.7%
- Other, 26.0%
Pilot Instructor Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among pilot instructors.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Pilot Instructor Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the pilot instructor position over time.
Pilot Instructor Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of pilot instructors changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of pilot instructors based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For Pilot Instructor
By looking over 982 pilot instructors resumes, we figured out that the average pilot instructor enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 28%.
Pilot Instructor Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of pilot instructor employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of pilot instructors is 40+ years old, which represents 60% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Pilot Instructors with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, fighter pilot and airline captain have the biggest difference in gender.
Airline Flight Attendant | 16% | 78% |
Flight Attendant | 22% | 75% |
International Flight Attendant | 22% | 73% |
Pilot Instructor | 89% | 7% |
Ground Operations Superintendent | 94% | 3% |
Airline Captain | 95% | 4% |
Fighter Pilot | 96% | 1% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Pilot Instructors with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to pilot instructors.
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Pilot Instructor?
Pilot Instructor Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that White men and Black or African American men make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Pilot Instructor Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Bachelor's Degree | $72,440 |
Master's Degree | $79,902 |
Pilot Instructor Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White