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Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is the U.S. global airline company with focus on safety, innovation, reliability and customer experience. Delta Air Lines serves more than 160 million customers yearly. read more
Delta Air Lines Company Culture
Delta Air Lines Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A
4.5/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Gender
A+eNPS
A+Diversity
AExecutive Team
ADelta Air Lines CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Ed Bastian
82 /100
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Diversity at Delta Air Lines
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Diverse employees at Delta Air Lines have rated Outlook, CEO Rating, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Delta Air Lines
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Women at Delta Air Lines have rated CEO Rating, Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Delta Air Lines eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
45
Delta Air Lines employees are 45% more likely to recommend Delta Air Lines as a great place to work
| 67% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 11% | Passives |
| 22% | Detractors |
Working at Delta Air Lines
Working at Delta Air Lines is rated highly by 1301 employees, across various culture dimensions. Delta Air Lines employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, eNPS, and Executive Team categories, putting Delta Air Lines’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in Atlanta. See below in detail how working at Delta Air Lines was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Delta Air Lines
A
Overall Company Culture at Delta Air Lines is rated A
Last updated 16 days ago
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Delta Air Lines ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Delta Air Lines Employee Reviews
Out of 1397 Delta Air Lines employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Delta Air Lines improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
Positive Reviews From Delta Air Lines Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Flight benefits are reaaly great
- What did you like most about the interview process?Simple questions and easy to follow
- What makes you most happy at work?Leaving and days when thete is no woke events or emails
Constructive Feedback From Delta Air Lines Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Changing the people who are in leadership toles
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?The people who arenin leadership
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication .... respect .. other things
Delta Air Lines Company Information
Delta Air Lines Company Overview
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is the U.S. global airline company with focus on safety, innovation, reliability and customer experience. Delta Air Lines serves more than 160 million customers yearly.
Delta Air Lines was founded in 1928 and its current CEO is Ed Bastian. Since its inception 98 years ago, Delta Air Lines has grown to 84000 employees.
Delta Air Lines Mission, Vision & Values
Delta Air Lines Mission Statement
We—Delta's employees, customers, and community partners together form a force for positive local and global change, dedicated to bettering standards of living and the environment where we and our customers live and work.
Delta Air Lines Vision Statement
To be the World's Most Trusted Airline.
Delta Air Lines Values
- Honesty: always tell the truth
- Integrity: always keep your deals
- Respect: don’t hurt anyone
- Perseverance: never give up
- Servant Leadership: care for everyone
| Headquarter | 1030 Delta Boulevard Atlanta, GA 30320 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.delta.com |
| Founding Date | 1928 |
| Tel | 1(404) 209-3434 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | DAL |
Delta Air Lines Competitors
Delta Air Lines competitors include Southwest Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Delta Air Lines ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Delta Air Lines compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Delta Air Lines Employees
Delta Air Lines has 84000 employees. 1301 employees at Delta Air Lines have reviewed Delta Air Lines across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 16 days ago.
Overall, the 1301 Delta Air Lines employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Delta Air Lines are pleased with their total compensation at Delta Air Lines, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Delta Air Lines are pleased with their team. 1301 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Delta Air Lines are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Delta Air Lines believe the environment at Delta Air Lines is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Delta Air Lines is comfortably fast. About 54% of the employees at Delta Air Lines work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Delta Air Lines are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Delta Air Lines employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Delta Air Lines report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Delta Air Lines have 1 meeting
Meetings
A Day in the Life
89% of Delta Air Lines employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Delta Air Lines employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
58% of Delta Air Lines employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Delta Air Lines employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
79% of Delta Air Lines employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Delta Air Lines - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Delta Air Lines is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Delta Air Lines employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 81% 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.
Delta Air Lines KPIs and OKRs
At Delta Air Lines 42% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Delta Air Lines' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 29 Delta Air Lines employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 16 have said yes.
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Delta Air Lines CEO & Leadership
82 /100
Delta Air Lines CEO Awards and Recognitions
Ed’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Atlanta. With a high CEO score, Ed Bastian has won the Best CEOs in 2024. In addition, Ed has garnered Best CEOs for Diversity in 2019 specifically for Diversity, making Delta Air Lines’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. Delta Air Lines’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Finance department, employees in the Marketing department, and employees in the IT department. However, employees in the Product department, Native American employees, and employees identified with Other ethnicities have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Delta Air Lines’s competitors, Ed Bastian ranks right above Southwest Airlines CEO Robert E. Jordan. Under Bastian’s leadership, Delta Air Lines employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Retention. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Delta Air Lines could stand to see real improvement.
Delta Air Lines Leadership
The Delta Air Lines Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Ed Bastian, President Glen Hauenstein, and Senior Vice President of Network Planning Robert Cortelyou
Ed Bastian CEO / President
Ed Bastian serves as the CEO / President of Delta Air Lines.
Glen Hauenstein President
Mr. Glen W. Hauenstein has been the President of Delta Air Lines, Inc. since May 2, 2016. Mr. Hauenstein served as the... read more
Robert Cortelyou Senior Vice President of Network Planning
Mr. Robert Cortelyou, also known as Bob, has been Senior Vice President of Network Planning of Delta Air Lines, Inc.... read more
Graeme Burnett Senior Vice President of Fuel Optimization
Mr. Graeme Burnett has been Senior Vice President of Fuel Optimization at Delta Air Lines, Inc. since August 01, 2013.... read more
Jim Graham Chief Pilot and Vice President of Flying Operations
Mr. Jim Graham serves as Vice President of Flying Operations and Chief Pilot at Delta Air Lines, Inc. Mr. Graham served... read more
Allison Ausband Senior Vice President of In-Flight Service
Ms. Allison Ausband serves as Senior Vice President of In-Flight Service at Delta Air Lines, Inc. since October 1, 2014.... read more
Craig M. Meynard Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President
Mr. Craig M. Meynard has been the Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President of Delta Air Lines, Inc. since November 1,... read more
Brian K. Leinbach Senior Vice President, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Technology and President of Delta Technology
Mr. Brian K. Leinbach has been Senior Vice President of Delta Air Lines Inc. since April 22, 2005. Mr. Leinbach served... read more
Delta Air Lines Salaries
How much does Delta Air Lines pay?
How much do people at Delta Air Lines get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Delta Air Lines is $107,957, or $51 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,899, or $53 per hour.
At Delta Air Lines, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $241,215 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $40,566 annually. Average Delta Air Lines salaries by department include: Communications at $238,924, Design at $109,523, Engineering at $155,226, and Sales at $87,505. Half of Delta Air Lines salaries are above $110,899.
598 employees at Delta Air Lines rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1819 ratings) while 572 employees at Delta Air Lines rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 595 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Delta Air Lines employees include job titles like Senior Developer, Operations Manager, Executive Assistant, and Director of Finance. Comparably data has a total of 12 salary records from Delta Air Lines employees.
Last updated 17 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $86k | $86k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $110k | $110k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $239k | $239k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $268k | $268k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $495k | $495k | 100th Percentile |
$107,957*
Average Compensation
$110,899*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Delta Air Lines Salaries by City
Delta Air Lines Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Delta Air Lines
Diverse employees at Delta Air Lines score the company 78/100 across various culture categories, placing Delta Air Lines in the Top 10% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Delta Air Lines across various culture dimensions.
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Delta Air Lines Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Delta Air Lines PTO
Delta Air Lines' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 75% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Delta Air Lines' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 43% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Delta Air Lines' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Delta Air Lines Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Delta Air Lines applied for 55 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 93% were approved, 2% certified-withdrawn, and 5% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Delta Air Lines unveil that 3 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and one was withdrawn by Delta Air Lines after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Delta Air Lines has a total of 84000 employees
55
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 93% Granted (51 out of 55)
- 0% Denied ( out of 55)
- 5% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (3 out of 55)
- 2% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 55)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Delta Air Lines on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 32% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 14% | |
Marketing | 10% | |
Engineering | 10% | |
Design | 5% | |
Other | 29% |
Candidates By Location
Atlanta | 64% | |
|---|---|---|
Alpharetta | 4% | |
Los Angeles | 2% | |
Lawrenceville | 2% | |
Roswell | 1% | |
Other | 28% |
Delta Air Lines Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Delta Air Lines' Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Delta Air Lines? Employees are extremely happy at Delta Air Lines and rate their office perks as good. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Delta Air Lines employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 63% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Delta Air Lines?
Operations
Very Difficult11%
Somewhat Difficult44%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult11%
Does Not Offer Internships34%
Answered by 9 Operations Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Delta Air Lines
What is Delta Air Lines address?
Delta Air Lines location is at 1030 Delta Boulevard
Who is the CEO of Delta Air Lines?
Delta Air Lines CEO is Ed Bastian, their score by employees is 82
What is Delta Air Lines eNPS?
The eNPS for Delta Air Lines is 45
What is Delta Air Lines revenue?
Delta Air Lines revenue is $41B
What is the salary for Account Executive in Delta Air Lines?
Account Executive average salary in the US is 96k
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