AirTran Holdings Reviews

Pros

Air Tran Airways is very goal and team oriented. They push for extra training and enforce their safety rules extensively. Its very easy to stay physically fit working there and you get the added benefit of free travel anywhere Air Tran Airways flies.

Cons

While they are very considerate with the schedules and willing to work around the schedule to help their employees with whatever may be needed, the schedule itself isn't lenient. It's understandable, they need their employees when the airplanes come in. Also, when sent for training you are required to pay for your food. This doesn't seem like much, but when they put you in a hotel room for 2 weeks the food bills add up. Just be prepared.

Advice to Senior Management

I would suggest forwarning new employees on their way out to training that while they are held responsible for their own food while at training, that the bill does add up substantially.

Pros

Opportunity for movement within the organization. Free travel. Benefits are just o.k.
Ability to transfer between cities. Generally friendly co-workers.

Cons

Overall compensation is not good. Senior management lacked vision imo. Flight benefits are only so good (U.S. only). General lack of flexibility due to 24/7 operation.

Advice to Senior Management

Better communication of information, rumors don't cut it. Allow employees to get some type of award / compensation for ideas to save money that are implemented.

Pros

Travel benefits, flexible hours (part-time), meet lots of great people.

Cons

Unrealistic policies do not make it feasible to balance work/life. Salaries are low but competitive for the industry.

Advice to Senior Management

Need to revise several company policies. Listen to employee feedback and actually make some of the changes.

Pros

Some of the best reasons to work for AirTran Airways are the flying benefits, 401k, Medical and Dental and the pay rate increases every six months. You're guaranteed about a $2.00 raise per year.

Cons

Working long hours can be exhausting.

Advice to Senior Management

Better communication with employees, so that there's a better understanding of what goes on throughout the company.

Pros

Stable airline with a lot of potential. The hiring people are very friendly. Everyone here wants you to do well. The benefits aren't bad, although a lot of people complain about the health insurance. If you live in Atlanta it's a very easy commute and a great airline to work for.

Cons

Instability of the airline industry, a lot of young pilots, you'll never get seniority. Unfortunately, our pilot contract has been amendable for nearly 4 years. It's difficult to resolve in this economy.

Advice to Senior Management

really try to work out the financial issues. Please work out the pilot contract!

Pros

Still has a small airline feel to it.

Cons

Southwest style productivity, Lorenzo style management.

Advice to Senior Management

Take a cue from Southwest. Your employees are your most valued asset, not a liability. They can do more to serve the customer and generate revenue than anything else you can think up.