Some do well in a struggling industry - Financial Analyst American Airlines Employee Review

1.0
13 July 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Little if any overtime, flight privileges are ok (used to be better), pay great if you are an MBA, Dallas has low cost of living compared to other cities

Cons

If you are hired as an MBA you are fine; if not, you are not fine. There's a definite 'them and us' mentality which is constantly perpetuated through salary, promotions etc. Prior experience is not valued, but going to the right school is - the better the name the better your prospects. Work not usually complex and expectations are low. Plus, the airline industry doesn't exactly have the best prospects going forward.

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5.0
4 July 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great working with people from all over the

Cons

Management can sometimes take things personal

4.0
6 July 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

People, 401k match, flight benefits

Cons

Low Pay for Tech, flight benefits for standby are now harder to use. Lots of offshoring. Company does not seem to know where to go. Lowest of the totem pole for airlines.

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