Does Akima pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Akima employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Akima. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Akima?

53% of Akima employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Akima 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Akima?

Project Manager (9) , Manager (8) , Supply Technician (5) , Business Analyst (4) , Director (4) , Logistics Management Analyst (4) , Material Coordinator (4) , Mechanic (4) , Program Manager (4) , Vice President (4) , Aircraft Mechanic (3) , Anonymous (3) , Business Development (3) , Detention Officer (3) , Program Analyst (3)

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

"good benefits and organizational structure" ((in 34 reviews)); "Great people and easy to pick up" ((in 15 reviews)); "Work/life balance is good." ((in 9 reviews)); "Great management and leadership." ((in 9 reviews)); "Good work environment and people" ((in 8 reviews))

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

"A lot of Favortism bad management" ((in 31 reviews)); "micro managers with unrealistic expectations" ((in 8 reviews)); "Upper management away from base isn't good at all." ((in 6 reviews)); "When the previous manager left I was left with minimal training on tasks to execute the completion of work and or deadlines." ((in 5 reviews)); "There is little communication, coupled with a failure to strategize, this results in most of the workday being unorganized and chaotic." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Akima layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Akima locations?

Herndon , Fort Hood , Washington , Colorado Springs , Charlotte , Fort Bragg , Portsmouth , Tampa , Arlington , Orlando , Alexandria , Fort Belvoir , Albuquerque , Tullahoma , Fort Gordon , Huntsville , Fort Campbell , San Antonio , Livermore , Bethesda , Fort Carson , Scott Air Force Base , Dahlgren , Suffolk , Fairfax , Quantico , Reston , Saint Louis , Florence , Austin

Akima reviews

3.2

53% would recommend to a friend

(382 total reviews)

Bill Monet

62% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

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Akima has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 382 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Akima employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

382 reviews

4.0

Jun 12, 2023

EFB

Efb manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing flexibility with work hours and schedule

Cons

The government can cancel individual position at anytime resulting in less job security.

4.0

May 18, 2023

Solid Company

Pc analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They're busy and growing so lots of job security if you're good.

Cons

OT is expected which can be hard if you want work-life balance

3.0

May 11, 2023

Great pay & benefits, but not much communication

Security

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is really good, particularly for the job, and the benefits are great. The health insurance is top notch.

Cons

Frequently shifting work schedules, a lot of turnover, very little communication (particularly with a previous supervisor, and one of the current job postings gives the impression that our top boss on site will not be here much longer.

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Great pay & benefits, but not much communication

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