Howmet Aerospace reviews

3.3

50% would recommend to a friend

(667 total reviews)
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John Plant

56% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Howmet Aerospace has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 667 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Howmet Aerospace employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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667 reviews
2.0
Jan 7, 2026

Great Pay Zero Development

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Howmet offers competitive pay, strong health insurance, and solid retirement benefits. From a compensation and benefits standpoint, the company is attractive and can provide financial stability.

Cons

Performance feedback and employee development are extremely limited. There is little to no structured coaching, meaningful evaluation, or investment in growing leadership or technical capability. Union leadership has been a significant challenge. There have been repeated situations that appear inconsistent with protections outlined under the National Labor Relations Act, including solicitation of testimony and retaliatory behavior. These issues are well known on the floor, yet HR involvement and accountability have been minimal. The union is often permitted to create a hostile work environment toward management without consequence, which undermines collaboration and operational effectiveness. Union contract rules are inconsistently followed or enforced, particularly when it comes to employee accountability and performance expectations.

4.0
Dec 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Money. Easy work. Good hours

Cons

Holidays off. Especially for overnight

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