AOPA reviews

3.2

51% would recommend to a friend

(58 total reviews)

Mark Baker

40% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

AOPA has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 58 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The AOPA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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58 reviews
2.0
Dec 21, 2016

Insurance Agency

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Decent benefits package that includes employer-shared health insurance, 401k matching, and pretty stellar aviation perks like reimbursement for flight training from student all the way to CFI. Non-commission based approach to compensation that's different from most other insurance jobs-- steady salary without the dreaded commission breath.

Cons

Non-commission based approach to compensation that's different from most other insurance jobs-- meaning going above and beyond monthly quotas is not consistently reinforced with bonuses or incentive rewards. Feeds those who like getting by on the bare minimum, starves those who drive to excel.

4.0
Dec 16, 2016

Great place to work

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The employees are excited about what they do and what they represent. AOPA has transitioned into forward thinking organization that is trying to change the way other think about General Aviation. The opportunities to expand your role in the organization and benefits are really hard to beat.

Cons

As with every organization there are a few cons, such as transparency & communication, however even those are areas that have improved quite a bit over the years.

5.0
Nov 21, 2016

Mission Driven, Pilot Friendly Organization

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Being a non-profit, AOPA's strength is that it is mission-focused and makes decisions and adapts to a changing landscape in order to do what's right for aviation as a whole, not just a set of stakeholders. That means that change is inevitable, as the problems facing general aviation are incredibly complex and can't be solved with one solution. Creativity is welcomed, as is a take-charge mentality that many companies shy away from in their staff. The benefits are great, the flying perks are outstanding, and the culture is work-life balance focused. AOPA isn't perfect, but it's a breath of fresh air compared to companies that focus on leaning expenses, putting employee satisfaction on the bottom of the priority list. The CEO, Mark Baker, is also very forward-thinking and welcomes new ideas to old problems. The difference can be seen with the initiatives and changes that have gained momentum under his leadership.

Cons

As with any company, there are people at AOPA who do not want to change, who see new people as a threat, and who get complacent in their high-ranking titles, earned by tenure. No doubt negative reviews hang on frustrations caused by those people, justifiably. But that being said, the challenging few are overshadowed by genuinely good people with great ideas. Under Baker's leadership, the organization is making some real headway and heading in the right direction. Pay is also pretty low for newcomers, especially in comparison with the tenured employees who have had steady pay increases over 10+ years, but the great benefits and free flying money help make up for the con.

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