Alaska Airlines has been flying since 1932 and is notably recognized as a stand-out performer among domestic carriers in the United States. We provide an exceptional travel experience to our customers with an unwavering commitment to a safe and reliable operation and our award-winning customer service. We were born in a state where aviation is a way of life, not a choice, and where people help each other because they believe it's the right thing to do — not because they're supposed to. Much has changed over the years, but our unique heritage continues to serve as our compass point — our own magnetic "North." Our values have been a part of who we are since our early beginnings in the state of Alaska. We believe this combination of pride in our heritage and passion for our shared values has led to our success in setting the standard for genuine and caring service. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 80

TOTAL RATINGS: 872

CEO: Bradley Tilden

Joining Alaska Air Group - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Alaska Air Group is that the company was prepared on their first day. Alaska Air Group employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	50%
Prepared	50%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Alaska Air Group are rated a B+. At Alaska Air Group most employees said they received feedback once a year or never. 33% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Alaska Air Group.

Answer	Percent
Every week	20%
Once a month	20%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	40%
Never	20%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 33% of men and 50% of women at Alaska Air Group said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Alaska Air Group employees earn $130,313. Learn More about Salaries at Alaska Air Group.

Average Salaries at Alaska Air Group by Department

$141k*

Engineering

$151k*

Product

$114k*

Design

$111k*

Marketing

$104k*

Operations

$61k*

Admin

$159k*

Business Dev

$107k*

Finance

$102k*

Communications

$68k*

Customer Support

$126k*

$114k*

$196k*

Legal

$148k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Alaska Air Group, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Alaska Air Group the most common answer selected by employees is a 1 hour break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Alaska Air Group, many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	25%
Comp & Benefits	50%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	25%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	17%
1 hour	50%
45 minutes	16%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	17%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	34%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	33%
Never	33%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Learn More about Professional Development at Alaska Air Group.

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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