Great flight benefits, some good people, mediocre directors. - Anonymous employee JetBlue Employee Review

3.0
Nov 18, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Flight Benefits allow to fly employee, parents, children and spouse or significant-other for free. Fun, young company with lots of extra curricular activities to help the community. Healh insurance did not go up in several years. Stock options with discount.

Cons

Salaries for middle management are below average, some directors and VPs have huge bonuses. Politics preserve unhappy frustrated people in lead and key positions. Some jobs are a farce. Mediocre untalented people is not detected. Spot bonuses are rare. The performance measurement is absurdly useless. No clear career path or talent detection.

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Pros

Working at JetBlue has a lot of benefits, especially for people who enjoy a fast-paced environment and interacting with others. One of the biggest advantages is the travel perks. Employees get standby flight benefits, which makes traveling much more affordable and gives people the opportunity to visit places they normally might not have been able to. Another major positive is the work environment and company culture. JetBlue puts a strong focus on teamwork, customer service, and treating employees with respect. Many crewmembers build close relationships with their coworkers because everyone works together during busy operations and challenging situations.

Cons

Working at JetBlue also comes with challenges, especially because the airline industry can be very demanding. One of the biggest downsides is the schedule. Many positions require working early mornings, overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and long hours during delays or bad weather. The schedule can sometimes make it difficult to maintain work-life balance. Another challenge is dealing with stressful situations. Airport operations move very quickly, and employees often have to handle upset customers, flight delays, cancellations, or operational issues while still remaining professional and calm. During peak travel seasons, the pressure can increase significantly.

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