Boeing reviews

3.7

71% would recommend to a friend

(18,257 total reviews)
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76% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Boeing has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 18,257 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Boeing employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aeroespacial y defensa industry (3.6 stars).

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3.0
Apr 30, 2017

Just a number

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Pros

The pay is above industry average and includes paid overtime. The benefits are among the best in the world - generous 401(k) match, healthcare plans, PTO, and educational reimbursements. If you work here a long time, you are guaranteed golden handcuffs. You will be almost immune to layoffs due to the union, your PTO only gets better with service, and you get minimum annual raises, even if you are a low-achiever.

Cons

The culture at Boeing is indescribably poor. Much of this is a result of the union. There is extremely low differentiation amongst employees. People who work their butts off receive marginally higher raises than those who do nothing all day long. Laziness that would result in immediate termination at other employers results in no action from Boeing because the union makes employees bulletproof, except in times of extreme layoff. It is better to look good than to be good here. Boeing hardly cares about the results you generate. Success is measured by showing up on time and being present in your chair for 8 hours a day, regardless of if you do any work at all during that time.

2.0
Mar 1, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

It's easy to hide in the crowd. There's many examples of employees who can get away with doing minimal work. Good health benefits and vacation and sick time. It can be a low stress job if you get your work done, but attacks from management or other employees can come about if you're not on the right side. Not sure how other defense programs, but it seems like the Huntington Beach side is in the decline.

Cons

Worked on the C-17 Program for a little under three years. They have high turnover in the new young hires. When I was working there, level 4 and 5 supply chain specialist were offered early retirements or laid off with a red notice. To keep an average level of 3, many level ones were hired, but few stayed for a number of reasons. The culture is not one that is helpful to someone right out of college. The pace of work can be slow at times. There isn't a lot of mentorship and you have to be friends with management in order to get promoted. Most of all, there is a sense of drudgery and negative outlook for growth. The sustainment program that will be around but isn't looking to expand. More opportunities can be found on the commercial side. It's not easy to get there though, as many are competing for few positions.

5.0
Jan 30, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

- Boeing is an employee company not an employer. Management listens all to the employees. - Company gives one preferrenc and importance to the employees. - No work pressure. - Friendly environment.

Cons

Promotional hikes are very low compared to the market standards.

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