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We created the inflight connectivity revolution and we're still going strong - creating breakthrough innovations that help people in the air stay fully connected to their work, life and entertainment on the ground. Whether you're looking to connect your aircraft, to join our team and take your career to new heights, or to find the latest investor guidance, you'll discover how no one does it better than the company that started it all. read more
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
130
TOTAL
RATINGS
3518

Gogo Company Culture

Gogo Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A+
4.7/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Gogo CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Chris Moore Gogo's CEO
Chris Moore
86 /100

Diversity at Gogo

Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-

Diverse employees at Gogo have rated Happiness, Team, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Gogo

Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Women at Gogo have rated Team, Happiness, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored

Gogo 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 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

52

Gogo employees are 52% more likely to recommend Gogo as a great place to work

64%Promoters
24%Passives
12%Detractors

Working at Gogo

Working at Gogo is rated highly by 130 employees, across various culture dimensions. Gogo employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Executive Team categories, putting Gogo’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Denver. See below in detail how working at Gogo was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Gogo

A+

Overall Company Culture at Gogo is rated A+

Last updated months ago

Top
5%

Gogo ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 130 Employees

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Sales
88
Sales88
Customer Support
86
Customer Support86
IT
86
IT86
Operations
86
Operations86
HR
85
HR85
Engineering
84
Engineering84
Product
83
Product83
Finance
82
Finance82
Marketing
76
Marketing76

Gogo Employee Reviews

Out of 666 Gogo employee reviews, 94% were positive. The remaining 6% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Gogo improve their work culture.

94%
6%
Positive Reviews94%
Constructive Feedback6%

Positive Reviews From Gogo Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    It is a culture of inclusion.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    They are transparent, personable, focused, and strategic. They have a long-term plan that balances employee well-being, customer-centricity, and growth strategy.
  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    The communication with everyone I talked to. Everyone was upbeat, positive, and friendly. And they stayed that way after I was hired on, too.

Constructive Feedback From Gogo Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    I am working at the level of people above me and they even come to me for advice. I should be on their level.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    I work hard and believe I deserve better benefits

Gogo Company Information

Gogo Company Overview

We created the inflight connectivity revolution and we're still going strong - creating breakthrough innovations that help people in the air stay fully connected to their work, life and entertainment on the ground. Whether you're looking to connect your aircraft, to join our team and take your career to new heights, or to find the latest investor guidance, you'll discover how no one does it better than the company that started it all.

Gogo was founded in 1991 and its current CEO is Chris Moore. Since its inception 35 years ago, Gogo has grown to 650 employees.

Gogo Mission, Vision & Values

Gogo Mission Statement

Gogo is advancing business aviation by connecting every business aircraft and every passenger with the most trusted and highest value communications services on and above the planet.

Gogo Vision Statement

We deliver the most reliable broadband services to the business aviation market, enabling our customers to operate with confidence and efficiency in the skies.

Gogo Values

  • Mission Minded: We are united by a shared mission
  • Extraordinary Harmony: We are a blend of talents that succeed by working together
  • Performance Obsessed: We are tireless in the pursuit of excellence
  • Bold Problem Solvers: We are ambitious and gutsy

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Gogo

We call two LEED Platinum certified buildings home in Chicago, IL and Broomfield, CO, the latter offering charging stations for electric vehicles and high-efficiency solar panels for energy production.

Our business strategy is preparing for the move toward sustainability-friendly initiatives. By launching Gogo 5G, we’ll provide a more robust experience with smaller equipment that is much more efficient and environmentally friendly. The 5G standalone core in the data center is less than one full rack of servers, compared with six for today’s, and power consumption for 5G is only 20 percent of our legacy equipment.

Gogo is committed to engaging with our communities as well as enriching the lives of our employees. We host regular volunteer opportunities for employees at local food banks and organizations supporting children, families, and veterans. To encourage giving back through volunteer activities, employees can also use 2 days of Volunteer Time (VTO) per year for a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution of their choice. Through our recognition platform, employees can donate points to local and national charity organizations that matter to them. As a prominent member of our community, we are proud to support organizations focused on STEM education and developing leaders of the future. Gogo is also proud to support AeroAngel on their mission to provide flights on business jets equipped with Gogo IFC to seriously ill children needing life-saving transportation to medical care.

Headquarter105 Edgeview Drive, Suite 300
Broomfield, CO 80021
United States of America
Websitewww.business.gogoair.com
Founding Date1991
Company StatusPublic
StockGOGO
Jobsbusiness.gogoair.com/careers/
Social Sites
  • Gogo AVANCE is the world's first inflight connectivity and entertainment technology platform for business aircraft. Meet the team that made this breakthrough possible.
  • Gogo Business Aviation boldly connects people in the sky to the best inflight connectivity experiences available now as well as creates the breakthrough innovations coming next.
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Gogo Employees

Gogo has 650 employees. 130 employees at Gogo have reviewed Gogo across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 130 Gogo employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Gogo are extremely happy with their total compensation at Gogo, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Gogo are extremely happy with their team. 130 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Gogo are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Gogo believe the environment at Gogo is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Gogo is comfortably fast. About 66% of the employees at Gogo work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Gogo 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
Gogo employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Gogo report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
93% of Gogo employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Gogo employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
91% of Gogo employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Gogo employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
93% of Gogo employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Gogo - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Gogo is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Gogo employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% 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.

Gogo KPIs and OKRs

At Gogo 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Gogo's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 115 Gogo employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 107 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes93%
No7%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Gogo CEO & Leadership

Chris Moore Gogo's CEO
86 /100

Gogo CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2024 (Small & Midsize Companies)
Best CEOs 2022 (Small & Midsize Companies)

Gogo’s CEO Chris Moore started in this role in 2024. Chris’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 Denver. With a high CEO score, Chris Moore has won the Best CEOs in 2024. Gogo’s CEO is highly regarded especially by African American/Black employees, employees in the Product department, and employees in the Operations department. However, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years, employees in the Marketing department, and employees identified with Other ethnicities have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Moore’s leadership, Gogo employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Executive Team. Meetings and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where Gogo could stand to see real improvement.

Gogo Leadership

The Gogo Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Chris Moore, Senior Vice President, Sales Mark Sander, and Senior Vice President, Customer Support David Glenn

  • Chris Moore  CEO / President

    Chris Moore CEO / President

    Chris Moore serves as the CEO / President of Gogo.

  • Mark Sander Senior Vice President, Sales

    Mark Sander serves as the Senior Vice President, OEM Sales of Gogo Business Aviation.

  • David Glenn Senior Vice President, Customer Support

    David Glenn serves as the SVP, Customer Support of Gogo Business Aviation. David currently resides in the Greater Denver... read more

  • Mike Begler Senior Vice President, Production Operations

    Mike Begler serves as the Vice President, Production Operations of Gogo Business Aviation. Mike currently resides in the... read more

  • Jay Boykin Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion

    Jay Boykin serves as the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion of Gogo.

  • Sergio Aguirre President, Chief Operating Officer

    Sergio Aguirre serves as the President, Chief Operating Officer of Gogo.

  • Melissa Hale Senior Vice President, Product and Marketing

    Melissa Hale serves as the Senior Vice President, Product and Marketing of Gogo.

  • Jessi Betjemann Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

    Jessi Betjemann serves as the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Gogo.

  • Crystal Gordon Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer

    Crystal Gordon serves as the Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer of Gogo.

Gogo Salaries

How much does Gogo pay?

How much do people at Gogo get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Gogo is $101,157, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $102,186, or $49 per hour.

At Gogo, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $213,515 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $37,068 annually. Average Gogo salaries by department include: Sales at $172,278, Admin at $63,950, IT at $75,827, and Design at $99,812. Half of Gogo salaries are above $102,186.

121 employees at Gogo rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 261 ratings) while 121 employees at Gogo rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 236 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$50k
$50k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$74k
$74k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$88k
$88k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$175k
$175k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$271k
$271k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$363k
$363k100th Percentile
$101,157*
Average Compensation
$102,186*
Median Compensation

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

Gogo Salaries by Department

Explore Gogo Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at Gogo

Diverse employees at Gogo score the company 83/100 across various culture categories, placing Gogo in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Gogo across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 89/100
Department - HR
Men 90/100
Department - Operations
Diverse Employees 88/100
Department - Operations

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 74/100
Department - Marketing
Men 49/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years
Diverse Employees 77/100
Department - Finance

Gogo Perks & Benefits

Company Equity for All Employees Flexible Work Opportunities Discretionary Time Off for exempt employees 10 Paid Holidays & Bonus Half Days Continuing Education Job Training & Conferences LinkedIn Learning Access Commuter Benefits Mental Health and Wellness Programs FSA/HSA Pet Insurance Corporate Charitable Donations 100% Paid Family Caregiver Leave 100% Paid Parental Leave Infertility Treatments and Maternity Support Gender Confirmation Surgery via Medical Insurance Casual Dress Agile Development Partners with Nonprofits Team Based Strategic Planning Team-Owned Deliverables Anniversary Celebrations Equity Grants for High Performers Peer to Peer recognition through Gogo Props Program Patent Awards Program Spot Bonus Program Company Events Including Crawfish Boil, Summer Family Picnic etc. Onsite Gym Corporate Discounts Sport Team Sponsorships Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Company Social Outings
  • Legal Assistance
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

Gogo PTO

Gogo's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Gogo's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 34% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Gogo's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time33%
Vacation Policy34%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare33%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes33%
No67%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo33%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo33%
Less than $500/mo34%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Gogo

What is Gogo address?

Gogo location is at 105 Edgeview Drive, Suite 300

Who is the CEO of Gogo?

Gogo CEO is Chris Moore, their score by employees is 86

What are the salaries in Gogo

The average salary for employees in Gogo is 101157$

What is Gogo eNPS?

The eNPS for Gogo is 52

What is Gogo revenue?

Gogo revenue is $336M

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