Propeller Aero Reviews

Pros

- Interesting challenges - Market-leading product - Relaxed and amicable environment - Limited corporate kerfuffle - Strong tech orientation

Cons

- Salaries are not competitive (although adjustments are in progress) - Personal ties mean hard calls are sometimes not made - Not ambitious enough

Pros

The fast growth means we get to work on things that really impact the business. I've worked at other high growth companies before where you lose the start-up feel. Even though things are changing here, we still have that really fun, high energy and creative start-up vibe that I enjoy. Sometimes the remote work was hard during the peak of Covid, but I think it was our company culture that got us through and saw us come out of it stronger and still growing.

Cons

The other side to the excitement of fast growth is that things do get really busy here. I like to keep myself busy, but can imagine it might be full on for some people

Pros

A highly collaborative environment where everyone in the business genuinely lives by our mantra of 100% impact and 0% ego. Everyone knows what they are responsible for and how that role contributes to the success of the business. Being the size we are, this means everyone works on really meaningful tasks, either directly for the customer or in some kind of support function.

Cons

No cons. However, if you like a perfectly structured working environment with a plan in place for everything, this isn't the environment for you. We're growing and learning as we go, so sometimes things don't run perfectly and you need to be ok with that.

Pros

- Propeller is picky about who it hires. Only seriously excellent people make the cut. Being part of such a high-quality team feels amazing. It pushes and inspires you to do your best work. - The culture here is the best I've ever known. There is zero tolerance for any of that toxic workplace politics stuff. Seriously. No bad-mouthing people behind their backs, no trampling on others to get ahead. I've never felt anything less than 100% encouraged and supported by every single team member. - Though I'm based in Sydney, I've been lucky enough to spend some time in Propeller's Denver office, which was a great experience. With offices in the US and Australia, and remote workers scattered across the globe, there are some travel opportunities available. - As a woman, support for me in this male-dominated workplace (and sector) has been explicit and unwavering.

Cons

- Like any fast-growing startup, Propeller is still 'figuring it out' on a few fronts. That said, asking for and delivering critical feedback is baked into the culture here, so mistakes tend to be quickly identified and corrected. - Right now, the company is grappling with the transition from scrappy startup to professional mid-sized business. This is challenging, but also exciting. It feels like everyone is committed to establishing an structure that allows for maximum efficiency, without losing the casual, non-hierarchical culture that we love. - Like all tech startups, there is an over-representation of white men here. However, Management and HR are the first to call this out, and I genuinely believe they're taking the right steps to correct this.

Pros

* I have flexibility to work full time in university holidays and part time while pursuing study in computer science. I can work remotely to fit around my study schedule which means I can work from home or from university to avoid travel between classes and the office * There is a flat management structure where our leadership trusts that employees will deliver results, whether they work remotely or at one of our offices. Fortnightly demo days by company-wide video chat give everyone an equal have an opportunity to present our achievements. We are judged on the quality of our work and contribution to team goals, wherever we complete our work. * I've been supported to move quickly from an entry-level role into an engineering team, where I've had the opportunity to learn on the job and develop new skills. Engineers on my team actively share their experience and direct me to new learning resources and opportunities. * There is a collegial environment where I feel my contributions are respected. My team lead communicates how much he values my work and my colleagues always welcome the feedback I provide as a QA. * Our management actively advocate for a workplace where women feel valued, and my colleagues have always been respectful.

Cons

* It's still growing, so I haven't been able to move into the specific area of computer science that I'm interested in, but management have always supported me to get as close to that goal as possible within the constraints of the job roles that are available.

Pros

Autonomous work is a plus

Cons

No a lot of direction

Pros

Propeller is made up of a some incredibly welcoming and super smart people, who are never hesitant to lend a hand or have a chat. They make you feel like part of the family from day one. Leave your ego at the door, there's no petty competition here. Everyone is genuinely supportive of each other and you really get a sense that everyone is working towards the same goal.

Cons

Fairly loose work structure means a lot of figuring things out as they go. Be prepared for lots of experimenting and changes as the company finds it's legs and figured out the best way to get things done. Flat hierarchy means you're expected to step up, work independently, and be self-driven. The culture is friendly, but at the end of the day, you have to be driven, passionate, and good at what you do.