United Airlines Reviews

Pros

The airline industry is very interesting.
There are many challenging projects to apply IT solutions for.
Free flights.
Decent people.

Cons

Many years of being unprofitable have taken a toll on management talent and resources.
Consistent profitability is difficult due to price of oil.

Advice to Senior Management

Retention of quality management talent should be a top priority. Bonuses should be larger and pushed further down the levels.

Pros

Good flight benefits, now with CO merger hoping it brings more opportunity for advancement.
Fair co pay for medical/dental/vision insurance.

Cons

Hugh class differences between senior management and everyday working Joe. Would like to see more equitable spread when it comes to profit sharing/bonuses.

Advice to Senior Management

Have high hopes for taking best practices of both companys and turning this into the best airline to work for in the skies.

Pros

Flexibility and days off. Travel policy and free travel. Overall need more respect from management. Enjoy the women that work here at United.

Cons

The Company wants to take and take but wont give back to the front line employees, hope is the new team will listen and give back to the employees.

Advice to Senior Management

Negotiate our Flight Attendant contract on good faith and give us money and respect that we deserve as soon as possible, do not hold out any longer.

Pros

free flights, location, ability to move to move to different departments

Cons

OK on career advancement, little professional development, below average feedback, average middle management capabilities, very little information exchange across divisions

Advice to Senior Management

Listen to your employees more, they have some good suggestions. Also, invest more in career development opportunities. Bring in more people that are change-oriented

Pros

Compensation
Flight Benefits
Complexity and Scope of responsibility within IT

Cons

Seniority based employee benefits and privileges

Advice to Senior Management

Need to rotate Leadership positions more frequently to keep Top Talent fresh and cultivate next generation of leadership.

Pros

Location of training center in Denver

Cons

Shifting goal, poor leadership and poor performance

Pros

every person is very committed to helping United succeed

Cons

Many people here are unsure of their future after the merger

Pros

If you love travel and want to work in chicago, this is the best company.

Cons

Pay package is not so great, but you can compensate with travel (in first class)

Pros

Travel Benefits
Great Co-workers
Health Insurance
Schedule Flexibility

Cons

Extremely low pay
Management disrespectful
Long days
Treated as a number, not as a person

Advice to Senior Management

I still enjoy aspects of my job at United but am becoming more and more disillusioned by the day. I am a good employee, with many commendations in my file, however this is never acknowledged. I am expected to work longer and harder for less pay. To become the airline of choice, United needs to value their employees, making them feel proud to work for the airline. This attitude will of course translate to better service and happier and repeat customers.

Pros

Great travel opportunities
Great people to work with
Good opportunities to gain skills in multiple areas
Opportunities for advancement if you are willing to make the sacrifices necessary

Cons

Contantly affected by external enviroment
Leadership changes too often and direction is constantly shifting
Overly competitive work enviroment
Work life balance does not exist in some groups

Advice to Senior Management

Invest in those employees that have stuck with the company not just MBAs from fancy schools
Communicate with employees more often
Find a strategy and stick with it