United Airlines Reviews

I have been working at United Airlines full-time for less than a year

Pros – The culture is professional yet comfortable, with a focus on professional development for employees. I have been thoroughly impressed with the level of training provided by my team, as well as the energy placed around allowing me to network and grow my professional network.

Cons – There are a variety of processes that can sometimes slow down the ability to complete a project.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I worked at United Airlines full-time for more than 8 years

Pros – The flight benefits are good. I enjoyed the work and I can honestly say some of the upper management wants to improve.

Cons – There good-old-boy network still exists. If you are not in with the right managers you don't advance and you don't get many opportunities for projects or any type of career advancement.

Advice to Senior Management – Establish a policy of fair treatment for all levels, from the frontline to management.

I have been working at United Airlines full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – - Travel Benefits are the anchor that keep people in company.
- Great co-workers.

Cons – - Very hard to move up in organization
- A lot of waste (non value add activities)
-Culture not defined yet
- Lack of accountability all throughout company

Advice to Senior Management – - Most merger activity is done, tighten up controls, clean up non-value add activities

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at United Airlines full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Laid-back culture, easily accessible headquarters, and diversity

Cons – Limited career mobility, and limited opportunities for learning and advancement

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at United Airlines part-time for more than a year

Pros – Great health benefits, the flight benefits are a huge perk.

Cons – To work for an airline in the midst of a large merger involves a lot of politics and hassle. Not very flexible with hours, not recommended for people in college, or with a fixed schedule.

Advice to Senior Management – There needs to be more consistency within the company. The merger shouldn't be an excuse.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at United Airlines full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – Free travel and friendly coworkers in location

Cons – not enough vacation and bellow average pay

Advice to Senior Management – better compensation

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at United Airlines full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – the industry has so much improvement that is needed, co-workers are passionate

Cons – takes forever to get things done and way too many people have to review and provide feedback

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

I worked at United Airlines

Pros – Relaxing work environment, nice smart young people to work with

Cons – Everything changes so slow. It is a huge company and it operates as a government office almost

I worked at United Airlines full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – opportunities for career advancement, great flight benefits, 401k matching, generous vacation, very reasonable medical, dental, and life insurance costs

Cons – many jobs have been outsourced to foreign contractors, frequently impacted by economic conditions, frequent reductions-in-force

Advice to Senior Management – Try to employ better strategies to both retain and further develop experienced employees, when administering performance reviews, use fractional ratings and prorate salary adjustments to more accurately reflect and reward work accomplished, find better ways to deal with difficult economic conditiions than by continually laying off employees, especially those with many years of experience

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I worked at United Airlines

Pros – great benefits a fun job

Cons – division was sold/need more planes