A shell of what once was a good company - Anonymous employee Curtiss-Wright Employee Review

2.0
Mar 15, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Hard working & intelligent people, for the most part. - Good working team concept. - Good customer service. - Excellent benefits.

Cons

- Office politics & nepotism. - Hiring practice based on who you know and not on what you know. - Rounds of layoffs getting rid of experienced people in favor of less experienced (less expensive workers).

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

Staff appreciate the job stability, good pay/benefits relative to the Aerospace & Defense industry, and highly professional engineering teams. Many report a strong sense of purpose and trust in their immediate colleagues.

Cons

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4.0
Jul 13, 2026
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Pros

Good pay, good environment and community

Cons

Health insurance options are very expensive. Can be very busy

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