Tradewind Aviation reviews

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(35 total reviews)
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Eric Zipkin

81% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Tradewind Aviation has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 35 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Tradewind Aviation employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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35 reviews
5.0
Jun 12, 2025

Great place to work!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Highly recommend working at Tradewind Aviation. A great culture to work if you are motivated to "think like an owner". All of the entrepreneurial advantages of a start-up environment but backed by the expertise of best-in-industry leadership. A good amount of process and structure without being overly prescriptive or bureaucratic.

Cons

This is not the type of environment that is right for everyone. Team members at Tradewind are creating a new standard - not replicating one. Can be a tough environment if you're not used to that type of "building".

1.0
Jun 10, 2025

Inconsistent Leadership and Favoritism Issues

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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Tradewind Aviation Response
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Thank you for your feedback; we value all team member input. Your note is very important to us, and we wish you the best in your career.
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