Rotary wing line pilot demographics and statistics in the US
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Rotary wing line pilot gender statistics
8.0% of rotary wing line pilots are women and 92.0% of rotary wing line pilots are men.
- Male, 92.0%
- Female, 8.0%
Rotary wing line pilot gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.0% |
| Female | 8.0% |
Rotary wing line pilot gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,508
Female income
$93,772
Rotary wing line pilot gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rotary wing line pilot positions over time. Currently, 8.0% of rotary wing line pilots are female.
Rotary wing line pilot gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.54% | 6.46% |
| 2011 | 95.84% | 4.16% |
| 2012 | 91.92% | 8.08% |
| 2013 | 94.50% | 5.50% |
| 2014 | 93.74% | 6.26% |
| 2015 | 94.47% | 5.53% |
| 2016 | 91.37% | 8.63% |
| 2017 | 91.98% | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 91.96% | 8.04% |
| 2019 | 93.32% | 6.68% |
| 2020 | 92.44% | 7.56% |
| 2021 | 92.00% | 8.00% |
Rotary wing line pilot related jobs gender ratio
We compared rotary wing line pilots with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, airline transport pilot and combat control have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Flight Attendant | 16% | 84% |
| International Flight Attendant | 21% | 79% |
| Flight Attendant | 21% | 79% |
| Rotary Wing Line Pilot | 92% | 8% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Female
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Rotary wing line pilot demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rotary wing line pilots is White, which makes up 84.6% of all rotary wing line pilots. Comparatively, 5.2% of rotary wing line pilots are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of rotary wing line pilots are Unknown.
- White, 84.6%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.2%
- Asian, 2.5%
- Black or African American, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Rotary wing line pilot race
| Rotary wing line pilot race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 84.6% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Rotary wing line pilot race and ethnicity over time
See how rotary wing line pilot racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rotary wing line pilot race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.63% | 1.80% | 1.18% | 4.32% |
| 2011 | 91.91% | 1.74% | 0.81% | 3.80% |
| 2012 | 91.10% | 2.33% | 1.34% | 3.66% |
| 2013 | 90.25% | 1.77% | 1.59% | 4.19% |
| 2014 | 90.84% | 1.96% | 1.37% | 3.92% |
| 2015 | 90.24% | 1.64% | 1.52% | 4.51% |
| 2016 | 89.53% | 1.38% | 1.43% | 4.89% |
| 2017 | 90.15% | 2.47% | 1.67% | 3.99% |
| 2018 | 88.45% | 1.66% | 1.75% | 5.53% |
| 2019 | 89.37% | 1.19% | 1.98% | 5.14% |
| 2020 | 85.80% | 2.04% | 2.57% | 5.50% |
| 2021 | 84.62% | 2.23% | 2.53% | 5.20% |
Rotary wing line pilot wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown rotary wing line pilots have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian rotary wing line pilots have the lowest average salary at $89,363.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $104,420 |
| White | $102,554 |
| Black or African American | $99,737 |
| Asian | $89,363 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $97,189 |
Average rotary wing line pilot age
See how the average age of rotary wing line pilots varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Rotary wing line pilot age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 44 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 34 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Rotary wing line pilot age breakdown
The average age of rotary wing line pilots is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the rotary wing line pilot population.
Rotary wing line pilot age breakdown
| Rotary Wing Line Pilot Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Rotary wing line pilot educational attainment
The most common degree for rotary wing line pilots is bachelor's degree, with 50% of rotary wing line pilots earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 7%
Rotary wing line pilots by degree level
| Rotary wing line pilot degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
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Rotary wing line pilot wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,023 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $104,270 |
Rotary wing line pilot turnover and employment statistics
Rotary wing line pilot unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rotary wing line pilots between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rotary wing line pilot unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rotary wing line pilot unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.56% |
| 2011 | 2.99% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.29% |
| 2014 | 2.11% |
| 2015 | 1.19% |
| 2016 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 1.24% |
| 2018 | 0.65% |
| 2019 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 1.69% |
| 2021 | 2.31% |
Average rotary wing line pilot tenure
The average rotary wing line pilot stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 23 rotary wing line pilots resumes in Zippia's database.
Rotary wing line pilot tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 33% |
Rotary wing line pilot LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rotary wing line pilots 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Packer | 4.53% | 19,418 |
| Detail Specialist | 4.91% | 5,840 |
| Rotary Wing Line Pilot | 8.59% | - |
| Air Traffic Instructor | 13.04% | 27,096 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Lead Instructor/Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 71,319 |
Similar rotary wing line pilot jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Packer | 4.53% | 19,418 |
| Detail Specialist | 4.91% | 5,840 |
| Air Traffic Instructor | 13.04% | 27,096 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Lead Instructor/Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 71,319 |
Foreign languages spoken by rotary wing line pilots
- German, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Rotary wing line pilot languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |