Extremely poor management and leadership - Anonymous employee Ameriflight Employee Review

1.0
May 1, 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Flying was awesome despite tough hours and conditions in some bases. Some really great pilots, instructors, and coworkers out on the line.

Cons

Most (not all) of the chief pilots, DO and DOT were moody and unpredictable. The DOT was constantly unhappy/moody and it trickled down from the top to the program managers unfortunately. Very unappreciative of extra effort put forth in the many different roles that you are expected to perform (outside of job description). The EMB120 program manager had a strange rude personality like he was greater than all at the company. Promotions were not based on merit or qualification. It was more based on a brotherhood between members of management and how things look to UPS and United Pathway programs. They put these “interns” in positions they aren’t qualified for because it’s required for the pathway programs. The biggest problem they have is the superficial arrogant CEO. Does not get involved with situations involving personnel where he really needs to get involved. He stands by and watches the DO and other terminate people when they didn’t deserve it.

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