Definitely better of the rest of legacy carriers with respect to morale and benefits, but still lacks on bureaucracy. - Senior Analyst American Airlines Employee Review

4.0
Oct 7, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Relatively higher employee morale than under US Airlines. Great colleagues, a lot of have happily stayed with the company for years (even decades). It is a great company to work to retire esp. because of the only remaining companies with a pension plan and full flight benefits. The culture to give back to society is awesome!

Cons

Being an airline company the profits are low or non-existent and so is the yearly bonus. Since the company is an old legacy company, the overall attitude is very bureaucratic, which communication in layers. Giving back to society is great but asking for donation to wear jeans on Fridays might be too much for some.

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5.0
Jun 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Mgmt is supportive. Co-workers are great. Benefits great.

Cons

Pay could be higher for the hours

4.0
Jul 6, 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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