Virgin Galactic reviews

2.6

29% would recommend to a friend

(294 total reviews)
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Michael Colglazier

21% approve of CEO

16% positive business outlook

Virgin Galactic has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 294 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Virgin Galactic employee rating is 28% below average for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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294 reviews
5.0
Oct 20, 2015

A place to work and love what you do

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Pros

Great culture that revolves around family. Engineers have excellent exposure to all the disciplines that take to design, build and test an airplane/spaceship. Most of the work is done in house, so Engineers can get involved in anything they like to learn about. The company welcomes creativity and encourages thinking outside the box. No offices or special treatment, your voice is heard when issues come up.

Cons

A bit disorganized, but the company is working on it. The schedules are too aggressive, so deadlines are missed regularly, which affects morale. Some benefits are excellent, others not so much. No tuition reimbursement. Engineers don't have a clear path to advance their careers. The location is not desirable, specially for families.

5.0
Oct 20, 2015

Great Project

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Pros

Dedicated people working on a exciting project. Lots of opportunities to contribute. Lots of freedom and flexibility in how you do your work, perfect for self-motivated people who take pride in their work. The pay is good and goes a long way since the cost of living is relatively low. There is lots of potential in commercial spaceflight and TSC is well poised to have a bright future.

Cons

Most people commute at least 30 minutes to work. It is uncertain exactly what the company will look like in a few years.

5.0
Oct 19, 2015

Passionate Workforce

Anonymous employee
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Pros

This isn't a place if your desire is to just collect a paycheck. The team/crew here are passionate about the work they are doing and share a common goal of getting us into Space! It's a unique project and the company values their employees from what I've seen.

Cons

It is a small company so some processes and procedures are not well defined. It can be sometimes frustrating if you're used to big organizations with solid processes.

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