EAA Reviews

Pros

EAA is an amazing place to work with a 1-of-a-kind experience. You get the best of both worlds - business minded, but small non-profit. Ignore the Debbie Downers on here. There is a small group of people who like to complain and add to the problems instead of working to solve them. Yes, there are a lot of men here, but they are respectful to ALL employees regardless of gender (the complainers aren't top performers, so...

Cons

-Extra hours in the summer in preparation for AirVenture, but you get to experience AirVenture, which is totally worth it - Senior leadership isn't as available if you need 1:1 recognition. They're all approachable and nice. -Significant volunteer population can be difficult as they're not governed like regular employees are -No wellness programs -Not always immediate vertical growth, but lots of horizontal growth...

Advice to Management

-Focus on the employees who want to be here and help those who don't move on. -Give managers additional training

Pros

It is a large company and there are a number of people who are really passionate and kind who are interested in working as a team. The museum is beautiful and you definitely feel part of something bigger than yourself when you walk through.

Cons

The departments have terrible communication with each other and the company runs very much on a popularity contest; some people have to abide by overly strict rules, but a select few of people who are not Senior Leadership Team are given free rein to bulldoze over any rules and anybody they like. The HR department is unhelpful and you don't feel safe going to them with anything you might be concerned about. There is little...

Advice to Management

Give your employees feedback. And hold people accountable for their actions no matter who there are. I cannot express enough my level of disillusionment and disappointment in the company, its values, leadership, and people.

Pros

Great team, always active environment, great leadership.

Cons

Lacking modernization, very industry centric.

Pros

EAA is a very healthy non-profit thanks to AirVenture and the diligence of its controller who has single handily improved the investments of the organization. AirVenture is an amazing experience for the members, volunteers, and staff. It truly is one of the greatest aviation events in the world and happens right here in the midwest. The members give so much to the event, the performers come for free, and everyone...

Cons

While EAA does have a healthy financial picture, the mismanagement of many areas and programs leads to far too many losses. The museum loses far too much money and other questionable investments are often measured with feelings rather than hard numbers. You would be surprised at the lack of business plans or understanding of basic business concepts in most areas. For an organization that has been so innovative and...

Advice to Management

Not sure anything will change with senior leadership. Would actually recommend the board get more involved in the business and see through the smoke and mirrors. As the title says here, a ton of opportunity exists. Will the board, leadership, and organization be brave enough to grab it and fly into the present or even the future?

Pros

Each day at EAA brings new challenges and opportunities. Management is engaged and available, even during the fast-paced AirVenture season. EAA provides opportunities unique to the job and culture while providing a meaningful work experience that never disappoints.

Cons

Changes may take a little slower in this organization; however, it is because the attention to detail and high standards that are part of the culture.

Pros

Very fun place to work and experience things you wouldn't get the chance to in a typical corporate environment. Good work life balance. Fun co-workers. Benefits are great and lots of employee perks.

Cons

Advancement in some areas is limited.

Pros

Great Organization with a Great Mission. Amazing Co-Workers

Cons

Low Wages Not much Opportunity for Growth "Good ol Boys Club" - Few females in higher positions If you aren't part of the "Club" you won't stay long

Advice to Management

Promote people Internally Work on Environment - Break up the Upper Management Cliques

Pros

Meet a lot of Great people

Cons

Pay can be low to start off