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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSpirit Aerosystems employees are 0% more likely to recommend Spirit Aerosystems as a great place to work
| 42% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 42% | Detractors |
Working at Spirit Aerosystems is rated average by 109 employees, across various culture dimensions. Spirit Aerosystems employees are most satisfied about Office Culture, CEO Rating, and Professional Development categories, putting Spirit Aerosystems’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Wichita, KS. See below in detail how working at Spirit Aerosystems was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Spirit Aerosystems is rated C+
Last updated a month ago
Spirit Aerosystems ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 80 Spirit Aerosystems employee reviews, 72% were positive. The remaining 28% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Spirit Aerosystems improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 72% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 28% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?There very good dental medical
What do you like best about the leadership team?They listen to all individuals.
What makes you most happy at work?Potential for advancement and career growth.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Don't act like the ground floor people are substandard to yourselves. You are not experts merely people who report out what the ground employees do. Spread the wealth.
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Screen better in the quality mode
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Realize these planes fly 30.000 in the air quality is .ost important
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. manufactures component parts and assemblies for commercial aircraft. The company offers products and services in
We apply emerging technologies to the design, assembly and integration of components and structures for the world’s premier aerospace programs.
| Headquarter | P.O. Box 780008 Wichita, KS United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.spiritaero.com |
| Founding Date | 2005 |
| Tel | 3165261102 |
| Company Status | Public |
Spirit Aerosystems competitors include Bell, GE Digital, Rolls-Royce, and General Dynamics. Spirit Aerosystems ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Spirit Aerosystems compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

109 employees at Spirit Aerosystems have reviewed Spirit Aerosystems across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 109 Spirit Aerosystems employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Spirit Aerosystems are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Spirit Aerosystems, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Spirit Aerosystems are generally satisfied with their team. 109 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Spirit Aerosystems are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Spirit Aerosystems believe the environment at Spirit Aerosystems is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Spirit Aerosystems is comfortably fast. About 67% of the employees at Spirit Aerosystems work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Spirit Aerosystems 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 Spirit Aerosystems is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Spirit Aerosystems employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Spirit Aerosystems' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Spirit Aerosystems employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Thomas’s approval rate is just above average, putting Thomas in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Wichita, KS. Thomas Gentile is well regarded by employees for the Office Culture Spirit Aerosystems offers, and ranks among the Top 5% of CEOs by employees in that category. Thomas is most liked by Caucasian employees and Male employees. However, employees in the Product department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Spirit Aerosystems’s competitors, Thomas Gentile ranks just above GE Digital’s CEO Scott Reese. With Thomas’s leadership, Spirit Aerosystems employee respondents are most happy about their Office Culture and Professional Development. Thomas was rated slightly below average for Environment.
The Spirit Aerosystems Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Thomas Gentile, SVP Operations, Chief Procurement Officer Ron Rabe, and Sr Business Manager - CTO & Engineering Robert Rowe
Thomas Gentile CEO / President
Thomas Gentile serves as the CEO / President of Spirit Aerosystems.
Robert Rowe Sr Business Manager - CTO & Engineering
Robert Rowe serves as the Sr Business Manager - CTO & Engineering of Spirit AeroSystems. Robert started at Spirit... read more
Richard Buchanan Sr. VP COO
Richard Buchanan serves as the Sr. VP COO of Spirit Aerosystems.
Bruce Luehring CTO Business Management
Bruce Luehring serves as the CTO Business Management of Spirit AeroSystems. Bruce started at Spirit AeroSystems in... read more
Sanjay Kapoor SVP and CFO
Sanjay Kapoor serves as the SVP and CFO of Spirit AeroSystems. Sanjay started at Spirit AeroSystems in October of 2013.... read more
Cindy Hoover Vice President & Chief Engineer, Operations
Cindy Hoover serves as the Vice President & Chief Engineer, Operations of Spirit AeroSystems. Cindy started at Spirit... read more
John Pilla Senior Vice President, Chief Technology and Quality Officer
John Pilla serves as the Senior Vice President, Chief Technology and Quality Officer of Spirit AeroSystems. John started... read more
David Walker Sr. VP, Chief Technology Officer & Business Development
David Walker serves as the Sr. VP, Chief Technology Officer & Business Development of Spirit Aerosystems.
How much do people at Spirit Aerosystems get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Spirit Aerosystems is $129,844, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $130,450, or $62 per hour.
At Spirit Aerosystems, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $226,206 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,197 annually. Average Spirit Aerosystems salaries by department include: HR at $125,370, Sales at $149,630, Finance at $90,478, and Marketing at $109,670. Half of Spirit Aerosystems salaries are above $130,450.
41 employees at Spirit Aerosystems rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 125 ratings) while 40 employees at Spirit Aerosystems rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 42 ratings).
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $124k | $124k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $182k | $182k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $238k | $238k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $300k | $300k | 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 Spirit Aerosystems across various culture dimensions.
Spirit Aerosystems' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Spirit Aerosystems' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Spirit Aerosystems' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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Candidates By Department
IT | 67% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 33% |
Candidates By Location
Wichita | 33% | |
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Other | 67% |
What is Spirit Aerosystems address?
Spirit Aerosystems location is at P.O. Box 780008
Who is the CEO of Spirit Aerosystems?
Spirit Aerosystems CEO is Thomas Gentile, their score by employees is 72
What is the salary for Senior Marketing Manager in Spirit Aerosystems?
Senior Marketing Manager average salary in the US is 155k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Spirit Aerosystems?
The average salaries for Marketing in Spirit Aerosystems is 110k
Who are Spirit Aerosystems competitors?
Spirit Aerosystems main competitors are Bell, GE Digital, Rolls-Royce, General Dynamics