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      Working for American Eagle provides solid stability at the cost of slow career advancement. - Pilot - First Officer American Airlines Employee Review

      4.0
      Nov 14, 2008
      Pilot - first officer
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      Pros

      Working for a stable company with a parent company that has never gone bankrupt is comforting in a wild industry that has made little overall profit over the decades.

      Cons

      It takes 8-10 years to progress from a first officer to captain, with many senior captains electing to make a career at this airline. This career mindset represents good work rules, benefits, and pay, however progression for the newer guys is limited unless you're looking at a decade time scale. You must be satisfied with $35,000-$50,000 per year as a first officer, than you can progress to the low six figures when you finally attain captain status.

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      5.0
      Jul 13, 2026
      Gate agent
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      Pros

      Great career worth the process

      Cons

      Hiring process takes a bit be patient

      2.0
      Jul 13, 2026
      Manager
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      Pros

      There are some truly wonderful people at American. Many care deeply about aviation and have a calling for what they do. The diversity is outstanding. The industry is endlessly fascinating. You are always learning.

      Cons

      Sadly, the toxicity of my department after we were reorganized. It turned a job I loved into one I dreaded. And management looked the other way while a steady stream of talent exited through the revolving door. I would have done nearly anything for the company. Politics, pettiness and a "mean girls" culture destroyed morale, and the negative behavior was only rewarded. PTO allowance is cheap, making flight benefits great only on paper for your first 5 years of employment.

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