Dave Barger, Please save JetBlue! - Inflight Crew member JetBlue Employee Review

2.0
Oct 10, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Travel opportunities. Public acknowledgement as a good "cool" airline to work for. Hopefully Dave Barger will change employee morale. Dave, dont listen to mid management, ask the frontline employees!

Cons

Very poor communication between departments. No one or no department willing to accept responsibility. Extremely difficult for resolution of matters between mid management and employees. No one at mid management wants to make a decision, take action for fear of being held accountable and thus on the chopping block if someone one grade higher does not like decision. All of the "Company Values" that JetBlue claimed to be founded on are no longer existent. Employees treated as worker bees and drones, not acknowledged for work they do. Mid management too fearful of upper management and that trickles down.

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Pros

Working at JetBlue has a lot of benefits, especially for people who enjoy a fast-paced environment and interacting with others. One of the biggest advantages is the travel perks. Employees get standby flight benefits, which makes traveling much more affordable and gives people the opportunity to visit places they normally might not have been able to. Another major positive is the work environment and company culture. JetBlue puts a strong focus on teamwork, customer service, and treating employees with respect. Many crewmembers build close relationships with their coworkers because everyone works together during busy operations and challenging situations.

Cons

Working at JetBlue also comes with challenges, especially because the airline industry can be very demanding. One of the biggest downsides is the schedule. Many positions require working early mornings, overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and long hours during delays or bad weather. The schedule can sometimes make it difficult to maintain work-life balance. Another challenge is dealing with stressful situations. Airport operations move very quickly, and employees often have to handle upset customers, flight delays, cancellations, or operational issues while still remaining professional and calm. During peak travel seasons, the pressure can increase significantly.

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