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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterMesa Air employees are -45% more likely to recommend Mesa Air as a great place to work
| 11% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 33% | Passives |
| 56% | Detractors |
Working at Mesa Air is rated below average by 11 employees, across various culture dimensions. Mesa Air employees rate Outlook highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Mesa Air’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Mesa Air was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Mesa Air is rated D+
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Mesa Air ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 39 Mesa Air employee reviews, 72% were positive. The remaining 28% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Mesa Air improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 72% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 28% |
What did you like most about the interview process?The best part about the interview was the face-to-face
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Everyone was very interesting to meet
What do you like best about the leadership team?Conmunication ! Very easy to get in contact with
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Better 401(k) match and health insurance.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Higher compensation to begin with. Pay industry wages.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Upper management changes needed soon
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.mesa-air.com/ |

11 employees at Mesa Air have reviewed Mesa Air 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 11 Mesa Air employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Mesa Air are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Mesa Air, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Mesa Air are generally satisfied with their team. 11 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Mesa Air are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Mesa Air believe the environment at Mesa Air is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Mesa Air is extremely fast. About 30% of the employees at Mesa Air work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Mesa Air are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Mesa Air is that the company was prepared on their first day. Mesa Air 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.
At Mesa Air 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Mesa Air's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Mesa Air 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 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Jonathan Ornstein’s employees rank Mesa Air in the Bottom 45% for Outlook, in the Bottom 40% for Environment, and in the Bottom 40% for Retention.
The Mesa Air Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Jonathan Ornstein, CIO/ VP Information Technology Bob Hornberg, and Vice President of Flight Operations Kevin Wilson
Jonathan Ornstein CEO / President
Jonathan Ornstein serves as the CEO / President of Mesa Air.
Bob Hornberg CIO/ VP Information Technology
Bob Hornberg serves as the CIO/ VP Information Technology of Mesa Air.
Kevin Wilson Vice President of Flight Operations
Kevin Wilson serves as the Vice President of Flight Operations of Mesa Air.
Cody Thomas Vice President of Operations Control and Planning
Cody Thomas serves as the Vice President of Operations Control and Planning of Mesa Air.
Darren Zapfe Vice President, Finance
Darren Zapfe serves as the Vice President, Finance of Mesa Air.
William Moman VP Flight Operations
William Moman serves as the VP Flight Operations of Mesa Air.
Jim Swigart VP-Finance
Jim Swigart serves as the VP-Finance of Mesa Air.
How much do people at Mesa Air get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Mesa Air is $87,150, or $41 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $104,733, or $50 per hour.
At Mesa Air, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $114,983 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $43,285 annually. Average Mesa Air salaries by department include: Design at $72,158, Admin at $52,493, Finance at $74,595, and Marketing at $79,289. Half of Mesa Air salaries are above $104,733.
10 employees at Mesa Air rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 32 ratings) while 10 employees at Mesa Air rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $84k | $84k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $101k | $101k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $160k | $160k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $261k | $261k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $354k | $354k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Mesa Air across various culture dimensions.
Mesa Air's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Mesa Air's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Mesa Air?
Mesa Air CEO is Jonathan Ornstein, their score by employees is 51
What is Mesa Air eNPS?
The eNPS for Mesa Air is -45
What is the salary for Project Manager in Mesa Air?
Project Manager average salary in the US is 101k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Mesa Air?
The average salaries for Marketing in Mesa Air is 79k
Who is Mesa Air leadership?
Bob Hornberg, Kevin Wilson & Cody Thomas are part of Mesa Air leadership, Jonathan Ornstein is the CEO