Is Gulfstream a good company to work for?

Gulfstream has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,909 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 65% of employees would recommend working at Gulfstream to a friend and 62% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Gulfstream have been left by employees working as Intern - Hourly , Internship and Manufacturing Engineer .

Does Gulfstream pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Gulfstream employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Gulfstream. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Gulfstream?

65% of Gulfstream employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Gulfstream 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Gulfstream?

Avionics Technician (57) , Engineer (57) , Aircraft Mechanic (28) , Intern (23) , Aircraft Maintenance Technician (19) , Technical Specialist I (18) , Manager (17) , Technician (16) , Structural Mechanic (15) , Procurement Specialist (13) , Aircraft Tech II (12) , Buyer (12) , Engineer II (12) , Manufacturing Engineer (12) , Mechanic (12)

What are the pros of working at Gulfstream according to real employee reviews?

"Housing covered is quite nice and pay is good for the location." ((in 214 reviews)); "They have pretty good benefits and a great 401k match of 6%" ((in 186 reviews)); "Tools are supplied and some great people work here" ((in 101 reviews)); "good work environment on shop level" ((in 34 reviews)); "Good work life balance (except during scheduled project launches)" ((in 33 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Gulfstream according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management" ((in 87 reviews)); "The company does not have a clear plan or direction and the employees pay for that with frequent layoffs." ((in 72 reviews)); "Senior leadership not always in touch with customer needs" ((in 43 reviews)); "Let the hiring managers do some of the decision" ((in 28 reviews)); "Communication is lacking between teams and sections." ((in 21 reviews))

What are employees saying about Gulfstream layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Gulfstream layoffs and their outlook for job security at Gulfstream in 2026.

What Gulfstream locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Van Nuys , Fort Worth , Pooler , Brunswick , Long Beach , Mesa , Savannah , West Palm Beach , Saint Louis

Gulfstream reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(1,544 total reviews)

Mark Burns

70% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

Gulfstream has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,544 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Gulfstream employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

1.0

Apr 10, 2017

Not a great place to work!

Process improvement specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Excellent benefits and a great place to meet new people if you're new to Savannah, otherwise I can't think of many other pros based on my experience.

Cons

No apparent strategy from Leadership, just do more, do it faster and sell more planes. Majority of management prefers you just "check the box" instead of making an effort to change/improve. This company is the definition of the good ole boy network with a very clear glass ceiling for women and minorities. Unless you have relatives in high places, don't plan on finding much opportunity for advancement. Pay is mediocre, salaried employees still essentially clock in and out, work is mundane for most positions and very few managers seem to give 2 cents about their employees.

2.0

Jul 17, 2016

Sinking Ship! Run, don't walk away

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gulfstream still manages to somehow build a great product, despite the disorganized mess that is management. Pay is good, especially for Savannah.

Cons

Middle management is completely useless. From managers to directors, it seems like no one is willing to make decisions or do anything to draw attention. TONS of office politics in trying to please the big bosses as job 1. Involuntary reduction in force in Dec 2015, currently offering voluntary separation to roughly 3,500 employees - everyone knows another involuntary reduction will follow when they don't get enough takers for the voluntary offer. Employees walk around waiting for the axe to drop. Zero growth opportunities if you're not designing an aircraft or are someone's friend when it comes time to fill positions. The good old boy network is definitely alive and well at Gulfstream.

1.0

Jun 3, 2020

Went for the finest aviation experience, got out with the worst employment experience

Technical specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to learn about how aircraft are built, tested and certified

Cons

- Frequent layoffs: I saw two in three years. The second one got me. - Extreme instability: I had three managers, two group heads and two directors in three years due to "restructuring". - Inhumane treatment of employees: They lay off people by deactivating badges all of a sudden, prevent you from entering premises, make you work hard to retrieve your own belongings. No personal calls from the manager after you are laid off. Not even to say good bye or thank you.

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