Political circus! - Anonymous Alaska Airlines Employee Review

2.0
Dec 2, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

All full time employees received the usual; medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing (when profitable). However, the flight benefits were a nice perk- unlimited standby travel free on Alaska, and the ability to purchase cheap standby passes on other carriers.

Cons

The company is notorious for extremely LOW salaries. As a 15 year manager (with a college degree), I was barely making $60k. The company tries to sell you on the idea that your compensation includes very generous flight benefits. That's nice, but it doesn't pay the bills. Money talks! The management division is also chock full of political back-stabbing, and regardless of your title/ seniority, you never know when your time is up. The company has a reputation for taking senior employees 'out to pasture' even if they're highly effective in their roles. Routinely, these higher salaried/ senior/ experienced employees are replaced with younger, less skilled employees who will agree to work for half of what you made.

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Pros

The travel benefits are excellent, and the job offers opportunities to meet people from all over the world. My coworkers were supportive, teamwork was strong, and no two days were ever the same. The role helped me build confidence, improve customer service skills, and learn how to stay calm under pressure.

Cons

The schedule can be unpredictable, with long duty days, early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays away from family. The job can also be physically demanding, and dealing with difficult passengers can be stressful.

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