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American Airlines Retention Score

American Airlines is in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 50% of employees would not leave American Airlines if they were offered a job for more money while 64% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 33% of American Airlines' employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 67% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

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Where This Score Ranks American Airlines' Retention

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In the Bottom 35% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Bottom 40% of 120 Nearby Companies in Dallas
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C-65 / 100

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Who Ranks American Airlines' Retention the Highest?

Experience - Entry Level 85/100

Department - Marketing 77/100

Ethnicity - Hispanic or Latino 72/100

Who Ranks American Airlines' Retention the Lowest?

Tenure - 5 to 10 Years 44/100

Tenure - 1 to 2 Years 49/100

Department - Communications 53/100

American Airlines Retention At a Glance

American Airlines' Retention score is rated a "C-" by 650 employees. The category helps understand American Airlines' focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, American Airlines' Retention score has remained steady at 65/100. American Airlines ranks in 5th place versus 5 competitors which include Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Air France-KLM. The Marketing and Operations departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Communications and Sales departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

American Airlines' Retention score is in the Bottom 35% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 40% compared to 120 nearby companies in Dallas.

American Airlines' Retention Trendline

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How American Airlines' Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	47%
No	53%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	80%
No	20%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	64%
No	36%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	7%
Once a month	7%
Once a quarter	19%
Once a year	15%
Never	52%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	26%
No	74%

Do you approve of the job your executive team is doing at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Do Your Company Leaders Do What They Should to Retain You as an Employee?

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	15%
Secure Enough	40%
Neutral	15%
Insecure	25%
Very Insecure	5%

How secure do you feel your job is at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	56%
No	44%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	88%
No	12%

Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	25%
Once a month	18%
Once a quarter	13%
Never	44%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	77%
No	23%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	63%
No	37%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Would you turn down a job offer today, for slightly more money?

Answer	Percent
Yes	73%
No	27%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

American Airlines' Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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35%

American Airlines ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

American Airlines' Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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40%

American Airlines ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies in Dallas for Retention Score.

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