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WestJet Company Culture
WestJet Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.9/5
WestJet's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
ATeam
ADiversity
B+Environment
B+Meetings
BWestJet CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies
Gregg Saretsky
69 /100
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Diversity at WestJet
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies
B+
Diverse employees at WestJet have rated Meetings, Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at WestJet
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies
D-
Women at WestJet have rated Perks And Benefits, Environment, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
WestJet 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 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
5
WestJet employees are 5% more likely to recommend WestJet as a great place to work
| 41% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passives |
| 36% | Detractors |
Working at WestJet
Working at WestJet is rated average by 126 employees, across various culture dimensions. WestJet employees are most satisfied about Manager, Team, and Environment categories, putting WestJet’s culture in the Top 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Tallahassee, FL. See below in detail how working at WestJet was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at WestJet
B
Overall Company Culture at WestJet is rated B
Last updated 16 days ago
Top
30%
WestJet ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWestJet Employee Reviews
Out of 81 WestJet employee reviews, 81% were positive. The remaining 19% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping WestJet improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 81% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 19% |
Positive Reviews From WestJet Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was a very long time ago. The process has changed
- What makes you most happy at work?The people I work with
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The people I work with are great because they are. Not because of platitudes from senior management
Constructive Feedback From WestJet Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Understaffed, undertrained, underpaid employees. Outsourcing.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Don't take advantage of people
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Respect how hard your employees work and compensate accordingly. Train employees properly!
WestJet Company Information
WestJet Company Overview
WestJet is an airline company that helps users book flights and trips around the world.
WestJet Mission, Vision & Values
WestJet Mission Statement
Our Mission is to enrich the lives of everyone in WestJet's world. We're proud to have won awards that show us you think we do.
WestJet Vision Statement
Our VisionWe are Team WestJet. WestJet is people powered.We are caring at our core. Air travel is better with WestJet.We are a global airline. Authentically Canadian. Uniquely WestJet.
WestJet Values
- Act like an owner
- Care from the heart
- Rise to the challenge
- Work together to win
| Headquarter | Calvary, GA |
|---|---|
| Website | www.westjet.com |
| Founding Date | 1996 |
| Tel | 14035397283 |
| Company Status | Public |
WestJet Competitors
WestJet competitors include Porter Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, and United Airlines. WestJet ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how WestJet compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
WestJet Employees
126 employees at WestJet have reviewed WestJet across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 16 days ago.
Overall, the 126 WestJet employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at WestJet are not very pleased with their total compensation at WestJet, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at WestJet are pleased with their team. 126 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at WestJet are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at WestJet believe the environment at WestJet is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at WestJet is extremely fast. About 53% of the employees at WestJet work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at WestJet are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining WestJet - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Tallahassee, FL about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Tallahassee, FL employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 81% 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.
WestJet KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of WestJet's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 WestJet employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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WestJet CEO & Leadership
WestJet CEO - Gregg Saretsky
69 /100
Gregg’s approval rate is just above average, putting Gregg in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Tallahassee, FL. Gregg Saretsky is well regarded by employees for the Manager WestJet offers, and ranks among the Top 10% of CEOs by employees in that category. Gregg is most liked by employees with Over 10 Years experience and Male employees. When compared to WestJet’s competitors, Gregg Saretsky ranks just above United Airlines’s CEO Scott Kirby. With Gregg’s leadership, WestJet employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and Team. Gregg was rated slightly below average for Gender.
WestJet Leadership
The WestJet Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Gregg Saretsky and Director Technical Operations, Quality Assurance, Designee Person Responsible for Maintenance Omid Eslamipour
Gregg Saretsky CEO / President
Gregg Saretsky serves as the CEO / President of WestJet.
Omid Eslamipour Director Technical Operations, Quality Assurance, Designee Person Responsible for Maintenance
Omid Eslamipour serves as the Director Technical Operations, Quality Assurance, Designee Person Responsible for Maintenance of WestJet.
WestJet Salaries
How much does WestJet pay?
How much do people at WestJet get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at WestJet is $129,369, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $130,612, or $62 per hour.
At WestJet, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $227,764 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,111 annually. Average WestJet salaries by department include: Legal at $161,516, Admin at $60,064, Customer Support at $71,449, and Sales at $148,508. Half of WestJet salaries are above $130,612.
36 employees at WestJet rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies (based on 109 ratings) while 35 employees at WestJet rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies (based on 37 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $74k | $74k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $102k | $102k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $123k | $123k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $186k | $186k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $241k | $241k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $271k | $271k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $302k | $302k | 100th Percentile |
$129,369*
Average Compensation
$130,612*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
WestJet Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at WestJet
Diverse employees at WestJet score the company 73/100 across various culture categories, placing WestJet in the Top 20% 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 WestJet across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
WestJet Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
WestJet PTO
WestJet's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. WestJet's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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WestJet Careers
WestJet Jobs
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Overview of Candidates Interested in WestJet on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
Sales | 50% |
Candidates By Location
Miami | 50% | |
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Crawfordsville | 50% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding WestJet
Who is the CEO of WestJet?
WestJet CEO is Gregg Saretsky, their score by employees is 69
What is WestJet eNPS?
The eNPS for WestJet is 5
What is the salary for Paralegal in WestJet?
Paralegal average salary in the US is 70k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in WestJet?
The average salaries for Customer Support in WestJet is 71k
Who are WestJet competitors?
WestJet main competitors are Porter Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, United Airlines
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