Does Piper Aircraft pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Piper Aircraft employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Piper Aircraft. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Piper Aircraft?

68% of Piper Aircraft employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Piper Aircraft 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Piper Aircraft?

Engineer (9) , Aircraft Worker (6) , Engineering Intern (6) , Intern (6) , Aircraft Assembler (3) , Airframe Design Engineer (3) , Sheet Metal Worker (3) , Avionics Technician (2) , Intern - Hourly (2) , Manager (2) , Manufacturing Engineer (2) , Methods Engineer (2) , Operations Supervisor (2) , Production Control (2) , Production Control Coordinator (2)

What are the pros of working at Piper Aircraft according to real employee reviews?

"Good people to work with" ((in 18 reviews)); "The benefits this company offers are great." ((in 13 reviews)); "The work environment is awesome" ((in 4 reviews)); "Small community and friendly employee" ((in 4 reviews)); "functional teams and understanding of FAA procedures" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Piper Aircraft according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low for what I need to do." ((in 11 reviews)); "Bad management doesn't respect employees." ((in 9 reviews)); "Layoffs due to the cancellation of the jet" ((in 6 reviews)); "Leadership rotates too frequently and is not competent, taking the company down every single year." ((in 3 reviews)); "Training in many parts of the plant is a negative issue." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Piper Aircraft layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Piper Aircraft layoffs and their outlook for job security at Piper Aircraft in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Piper Aircraft locations?

Vero Beach , Corona , Orlando , Merritt Island , Port Saint Lucie

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Piper Aircraft reviews

3.8

68% would recommend to a friend

(121 total reviews)

John Calcagno

88% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

2.8

Work/Life balance

Piper Aircraft has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 121 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Piper Aircraft employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

121 reviews

5.0

Oct 7, 2025

Great

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A great place to work

Cons

Perfect place to start out, not to stay

Piper Aircraft Response

8mo

Thank you for your 5-star review! We’re glad to hear you’ve had a great experience at Piper. Many team members do get their start here, and we take pride in providing hands-on opportunities in a unique and rewarding industry. Whether Piper is a first step or a long-term fit, we’re proud to be part of your aviation journey. Wishing you continued success, wherever it takes you.

1.0

Aug 25, 2025

Very dangerous, low pay

Fiberglass labourer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None. Absolutely zero pros here.

Cons

Health and safety. Uncomfortable work environment. Very low pay for labor intensive work

Piper Aircraft Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We value hearing from former employees as it helps us better understand the experiences within our workplace. While we regret that your time at Piper did not meet your expectations, we appreciate your perspective and will keep your comments in mind as we continue striving to provide a safe, supportive, and rewarding environment for our team members.

4.0

May 6, 2025

Great products and people

Regional sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you love aircraft, you'll love Piper!

Cons

Could focus more on leadership values

Piper Aircraft Response

Thank you for taking time to leave a review, and your years of dedication! We’re always working to strengthen leadership across the organization and appreciate you sharing your perspective.

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Jobs at Piper Aircraft

Sr. Engineer - Flight Test Pilot

Vero Beach, FL

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Sr Engineer, Structural Design

Engineer II, IPT - Electrical & Avionics Systems