Great Company to work for, great aviation and practical experiences. - Captain Tradewind Aviation Employee Review

5.0
Jul 24, 2020
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Pros

Tradewind is a GREAT company to work for. Excellent training program, excellent mentoring by a great group of core pilots who really know what they're doing and technically extremely knowledgeable on aircraft type, FAA regulations and know-how to get sometimes challenging jobs done. Can't beat the experience for furthering careers. Upgrading to Captain happens quickly to those that deserve it in their piloting and mature outlook skills. There is so much more to working at Tradewind than just flying an airplane. The experience teaches life and career skills. Tradewind knows how to look after it's employees.

Cons

You can always find something to complain about if you try hard enough. The many Tradewind pros far out weigh any con I could even possibly contrive.

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5.0
Aug 13, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Tradewind is a great employer that offers tons of benefits and monthly lunch for all employees. All the people are super friendly and easy to get along with. Great work/life balance.

Cons

None so far as I have only been employed a few months. Feels like a startup culture which is great but growing very fast.

1.0
Jun 10, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Unfortunately, I struggled to find any meaningful positives during my time with the company. While every workplace has its challenges, this environment made it difficult to identify any truly beneficial aspects worth highlighting.

Cons

There was a lack of consistency in communication—expectations and directives changed daily. The company often made promises during recruitment that didn’t reflect the reality of the job. There is a noticeable culture of favoritism and nepotism, where advancement seems to be based more on personal connections than on merit or performance. Concessions and preferential treatment are routinely made for certain individuals. Ethical standards are questionable at best, and several practices could raise serious concerns if ever reviewed by agencies like the Department of Labor or the EEOC. Unfortunately, while this should be motivation to implement necessary changes, there seems to be little interest in genuine accountability.

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