All depends on the department you work in. - Manager Alaska Airlines Employee Review

3.0
Feb 10, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Alaska has some very good people with great values and an enjoyable spirit.

Cons

Some bad folks in mid level positions make work difficult at times with people leading by trying to instill fear in their employees. Some of the magic that Alaska once had has been lost in recent times in some departments. Others remain true to the corporate culture and values.

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3.0
Jun 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work environment and culture. Leadership is strong.

Cons

Terrible compensation practice. Outdated approach, especially with corporate back office roles. Leaders have zero say in salaries. The compensation team has an outdated approach to pay and are not open to stay with the current market trends and challenging to partner with. There needs to be a willingness to change and align with the local job market. There needs to be an openness to listen to leaders' input. Its hard to hire and hard to attract retain good employees when we are competing with local employers in the Seattle area that offer better pay. It is very challenging to work with a compensation leader and team that do not listen.

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