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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterMesa Air Group employees are -7% more likely to recommend Mesa Air Group as a great place to work
| 36% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 43% | Detractors |
Working at Mesa Air Group is rated below average by 18 employees, across various culture dimensions. Mesa Air Group employees rate Team highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Mesa Air Group’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Phoenix. See below in detail how working at Mesa Air Group was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Mesa Air Group is rated C
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Mesa Air Group ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 9 Mesa Air Group employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Mesa Air Group improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?It is what it is
What is the best part about your compensation package?Equity and bonus are fantastic
What do you like best about the leadership team?Always striving to improve the process.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Lack of communication and strategy. Employees are unfeiarly treated at every level
A multiple-time recipient of Air Transport World’s Regional Airline of the Year and Ranked No. 1 Regional
To serve as the "premier high quality, low cost regional airline."
Dedicated to being the world's leading air service.
| Headquarter | Phoenix, AZ United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.mesa-air.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1982 |
| Tel | 602-685-4000 |
| Company Status | Private |
Mesa Air Group competitors include Southwest Airlines, Envoy Air, and ExpressJet Airlines. Mesa Air Group ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Mesa Air Group compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
18 employees at Mesa Air Group have reviewed Mesa Air Group 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 18 Mesa Air Group employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Mesa Air Group are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Mesa Air Group, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Mesa Air Group are pleased with their team. 18 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Mesa Air Group are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Mesa Air Group believe the environment at Mesa Air Group is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Mesa Air Group is moderate. About 60% of the employees at Mesa Air Group work 8 hours or less, while 30% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Mesa Air Group are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Phoenix about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Phoenix employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
Employees’ understanding of Mesa Air Group's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Mesa Air Group employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Jonathan’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jonathan in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Phoenix. Jonathan Ornstein’s employees rank Mesa Air Group in the Top 35% for Team, in the Top 50% for Leadership, and in the Top 50% for Manager. When compared to Mesa Air Group’s competitors, Jonathan Ornstein ranks below both Envoy Air CEO Pedro Fábregas and Southwest Airlines CEO Robert E. Jordan.
The Mesa Air Group Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Jonathan Ornstein, Chief Operating Officer John Selvaggio, and Vice President of Training Tyler Campbell
Jonathan Ornstein CEO / President
Jonathan Ornstein serves as the CEO / President of Mesa Air Group.
John Selvaggio Chief Operating Officer
John Selvaggio serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Mesa Airlines, Inc.. John started at Mesa Airlines, Inc. in... read more
Tyler Campbell Vice President of Training
Tyler Campbell serves as the Vice President of Training of Mesa Airlines, Inc.. Tyler started at Mesa Airlines, Inc. in... read more
Bob Hornberg CIO/ VP Information Technology
Bob Hornberg serves as the CIO/ VP Information Technology of Mesa Air Group.
Brown Kenley Vice President
Brown Kenley serves as the Vice President of Mesa Air Group.
william moman VP Flight Operations
william moman serves as the VP Flight Operations of Mesa Air Group.
Jim Swigart VP-Finance
Jim Swigart serves as the VP-Finance of Mesa Air Group.
Cody Thomas Vice President of Operations Control and Planning
Cody Thomas serves as the Vice President of Operations Control and Planning of Mesa Air Group.
Amber Wansten Vice President, Inflight Services
Amber Wansten serves as the Vice President, Inflight Services of Mesa Airlines, Inc.. Amber started at Mesa Airlines,... read more
How much do people at Mesa Air Group get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Mesa Air Group is $120,366, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,108, or $57 per hour.
At Mesa Air Group, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $209,935 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $34,486 annually. Average Mesa Air Group salaries by department include: Customer Support at $63,433, Sales at $175,396, Business Development at $116,222, and Marketing at $116,292. Half of Mesa Air Group salaries are above $119,108.
11 employees at Mesa Air Group rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 35 ratings) while 11 employees at Mesa Air Group rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $116k | $116k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $175k | $175k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $217k | $217k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $245k | $245k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $288k | $288k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Mesa Air Group score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing Mesa Air Group in the Top 40% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Mesa Air Group across various culture dimensions.
Mesa Air Group's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Mesa Air Group's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Mesa Air Group?
Mesa Air Group CEO is Jonathan Ornstein, their score by employees is 58
What is Mesa Air Group eNPS?
The eNPS for Mesa Air Group is -7
What is the salary for Director of Engineering in Mesa Air Group?
Director of Engineering average salary in the US is 206k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Mesa Air Group?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Mesa Air Group is 63k
Who are Mesa Air Group competitors?
Mesa Air Group main competitors are Southwest Airlines, Envoy Air, ExpressJet Airlines