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Spirit Airlines is an American ultra-low-cost carrier headquartered in Miramar, Florida. We’re among the fastest growing airlines and we don’t plan to stop. read more
Spirit Airlines Company Culture
Spirit Airlines Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.9/5
Spirit Airlines' Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
APerks & Benefits
A-CEO Rating
B+Executive Team
B+eNPS
B+Spirit Airlines CEO
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Ted Christie
75 /100
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Diversity at Spirit Airlines
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at Spirit Airlines have rated Environment, Perks And Benefits, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Spirit Airlines
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Women at Spirit Airlines have rated Environment, Retention, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Spirit Airlines 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 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
24
Spirit Airlines employees are 24% more likely to recommend Spirit Airlines as a great place to work
| 55% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 31% | Detractors |
Working at Spirit Airlines
Working at Spirit Airlines is rated average by 318 employees, across various culture dimensions. Spirit Airlines employees are most satisfied about Office Culture, Perks And Benefits, and CEO Rating categories, putting Spirit Airlines’s culture in the Top 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Panama City, FL. See below in detail how working at Spirit Airlines was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Spirit Airlines
B
Overall Company Culture at Spirit Airlines is rated B
Last updated 23 days ago
Top
30%
Spirit Airlines ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Spirit Airlines Employee Reviews
Out of 262 Spirit Airlines employee reviews, 48% were positive. The remaining 52% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Spirit Airlines improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 48% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 52% |
Positive Reviews From Spirit Airlines Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Making the customers happy and want to return.
- What are some of the best things about your team?We're happy and want to be there
- What is the best part about your compensation package?6% 401K match is generous
Constructive Feedback From Spirit Airlines Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Communication on what tbe next step is in the orocess
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Currebtly everyone says Be Firm with the oassengers, which really means be rude and dismissive to anyones situation
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Comminication and consistency when dealing with brand new hires that dobt know what they are doing
Spirit Airlines Company Information
Spirit Airlines Company Overview
Spirit Airlines is an American ultra-low-cost carrier headquartered in Miramar, Florida. We’re among the fastest growing airlines and we don’t plan to stop.
Spirit Airlines was founded in 1980 and its current CEO is Ted Christie. Since its inception 46 years ago, Spirit Airlines has grown to 20000 employees.
Spirit Airlines Mission, Vision & Values
Spirit Airlines Mission Statement
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to delivering the best value in the sky. We are the leader in providing customizable travel options starting with an unbundled fare. This allows every Guest to pay only for the options they choose like bags, seat assignments and refreshments something we call La Smarte. We make it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than ever before. Our Fit Fleet is one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient in the U.S. We operate more than 600 daily flights to 73 destinations in the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean, and are dedicated to giving back and improving the communities we serve. Come save with us at spirit.com. At Spirit Airlines, we go. We go for you.
Spirit Airlines Vision Statement
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to delivering the best value in the sky while providing an extraordinary Guest experience. We are the leader in providing customizable travel options starting with an unbundled fare. This allows every Guest to pay only for the options they choose — like bags, seat assignments, and refreshments – something we call A? La Smarte. We make it possible for our Guests to venture further, travel more often, and discover more than ever before. Our Fit Fleet ® is one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient in the U.S. We operate more than 500 daily flights to 71 destinations in the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean, and are dedicated to giving back and improving the communities we serve. We’re always looking for unique thinkers to challenge us and help us challenge the status quo. We call it "The Spirit Way"?. Interested in flying with us? Learn more at https://www.spirit.com/CareersHome.aspx
Spirit Airlines Values
- Safety
- Service
- Savvy
- Style
| Headquarter | 2800 Executive Way Miramar Beach, FL 33025 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.spirit.com/default.aspx |
| Founding Date | 1980 |
| Tel | 954-447-7920 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SAVE |
| Jobs | www.spirit.com/careers-home |
| Social Sites |
Spirit Airlines Competitors
Spirit Airlines competitors include Virgin America, Alaska Air Group, United Airlines, and AirHelp. Spirit Airlines ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Spirit Airlines 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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Spirit Airlines Employees
Spirit Airlines has 20000 employees. 318 employees at Spirit Airlines have reviewed Spirit Airlines across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 23 days ago.
Overall, the 318 Spirit Airlines employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Spirit Airlines are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Spirit Airlines, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Spirit Airlines are generally satisfied with their team. 318 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Spirit Airlines are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Spirit Airlines believe the environment at Spirit Airlines is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Spirit Airlines is comfortably fast. About 52% of the employees at Spirit Airlines work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Spirit Airlines are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Spirit Airlines - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Spirit Airlines is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Spirit Airlines employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Spirit Airlines KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Spirit Airlines' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Spirit Airlines employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Spirit Airlines CEO & Leadership
Spirit Airlines CEO - Ted Christie
75 /100
Spirit Airlines’s CEO Ted Christie started in this role in 2018. Ted’s approval rate is in the Top 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Panama City, FL. Spirit Airlines’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience, employees in the Customer Support department, and employees identified with Other ethnicities. However, Hispanic or Latino employees, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and Female employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Spirit Airlines’s competitors, Ted Christie ranks right above United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. Under Christie’s leadership, Spirit Airlines employee respondents are most happy about their Office Culture and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Gender and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where Spirit Airlines could stand to see real improvement.
Spirit Airlines Leadership
The Spirit Airlines Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Ted Christie, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Company Secretary Thomas Canfield, and Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer John Bendoraitis
Ted Christie CEO / President
Ted Christie serves as the CEO / President of Spirit Airlines.
Thomas Canfield Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Company Secretary
Thomas Canfield serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Company Secretary of Spirit Airlines.
John Bendoraitis Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
John Bendoraitis serves as the Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Spirit Airlines.
Matt Klein Senior Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer
Matt Klein serves as the Senior Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer of Spirit Airlines.
Laurie Villa Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Laurie Villa serves as the Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer of Spirit Airlines.
Mike Byrom Vice President, Airport Services
Mike Byrom serves as the Vice President, Airport Services of Spirit Airlines. Mike started at Spirit Airlines in... read more
Scott Haralson Chief Financial Officer
Scott Haralson serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Spirit Airlines.
John Kirby Vice President, Network Planning
John Kirby serves as the Vice President, Network Planning of Spirit Airlines.
Matt Klein Senior Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer
Matt Klein serves as the Senior Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer of Spirit Airlines.
Spirit Airlines Salaries
How much does Spirit Airlines pay?
How much do people at Spirit Airlines get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Spirit Airlines is $129,515, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $130,116, or $62 per hour.
At Spirit Airlines, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $231,824 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,028 annually. Average Spirit Airlines salaries by department include: Business Development at $157,948, Product at $163,540, Legal at $157,793, and Customer Support at $69,692. Half of Spirit Airlines salaries are above $130,116.
82 employees at Spirit Airlines rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 242 ratings) while 79 employees at Spirit Airlines rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 79 ratings).
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $102k | $102k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $124k | $124k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $182k | $182k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $236k | $236k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $277k | $277k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $295k | $295k | 100th Percentile |
$129,515*
Average Compensation
$130,116*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Spirit Airlines Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Spirit Airlines
Diverse employees at Spirit Airlines score the company 62/100 across various culture categories, placing Spirit Airlines in the Bottom 35% 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 Spirit Airlines across various culture dimensions.
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Spirit Airlines Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Spirit Airlines PTO
Spirit Airlines' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year.
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Spirit Airlines Careers
Spirit Airlines Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Spirit Airlines applied for 15 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Spirit Airlines has a total of 20000 employees
15
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (15 out of 15)
- 0% Denied ( out of 15)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 15)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 15)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Spirit Airlines on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 43% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 29% | |
Customer Support | 14% | |
Operations | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Miami | 14% | |
|---|---|---|
Frisco | 14% | |
Burleson | 14% | |
Raeford | 14% | |
Palm Bay | 14% | |
Other | 29% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Spirit Airlines
What is Spirit Airlines address?
Spirit Airlines location is at 2800 Executive Way
Who is the CEO of Spirit Airlines?
Spirit Airlines CEO is Ted Christie, their score by employees is 75
What is Spirit Airlines eNPS?
The eNPS for Spirit Airlines is 24
What is Spirit Airlines revenue?
Spirit Airlines revenue is $3B
What is the salary for Technical Support in Spirit Airlines?
Technical Support average salary in the US is 67k
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