The 20 Best Aviation & Aerospace Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 2020)
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InHerSight's list of the best aviation & aerospace companies for women is based on millions of anonymous employer ratings and reviews from working women. Aviation & Aerospace companies on this list have been rated by 10 or more participants as of July 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best aviation & aerospace companies to work for
1. NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
3.8 stars
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an aviation & aerospace company headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (4.2 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration:
"Its the best place if you are in STEM to work. There is no glass ceilings and I know women who I went to school with be amazed when I tell them I have on site child care."
2. NetJets
3.6 stars
NetJets is an aviation & aerospace company headquartered in the Columbus, OH area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and the people you work with (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for NetJets:
"This is a great company to work for. I don't feel that I am held back because I am a woman here."
3. UTC Aerospace Systems
3.1 stars
UTC Aerospace Systems is an aviation & aerospace company headquartered in the Charlotte, NC area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars) and paid time off (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for UTC Aerospace Systems:
"8 weeks paid maternity if you give birth, additional 4 for either parent when you add to your family (adoption or birth) so up to 12 weeks if you physically give birth."
4. Collins Aerospace
3.1 stars
Collins Aerospace is an aviation & aerospace company headquartered in the Cedar Rapids, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.8 stars) and flexible work hours (3.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Collins Aerospace:
"Overall, they are very fair to both men and women. Vacation and health insurance are not the best, but they are not the worst either. There is room for improvement with health i..."
5. United Technologies Corporation
3.1 stars
United Technologies Corporation is an aviation & aerospace company that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for United Technologies Corporation:
"I loved working at United Technologies and I wish I still worked for the company but my factory shutdown and moved to Mexico."
6. Boeing
3.0 stars
Boeing is an aviation & aerospace company headquartered in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.7 stars) and wellness initiatives (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Boeing:
"Overall it is a great company with excellent benefits. It is a male-dominated, engineering focused company. The vast majority of the executives/directors/senior managers are all..."
7. Pratt & Whitney
3.0 stars
Pratt & Whitney is an aviation & aerospace company headquartered in the East Hartford, CT area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Pratt & Whitney:
"P&W is trying to turn the corner with women's equality but they struggle to promote women into leadership positions who aren't jerks. It's almost as if bad behavior is modeled b..."
8. Textron Aviation
2.9 stars
Textron Aviation is an aviation & aerospace company headquartered in the Wichita, KS area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and wellness initiatives (3.3 stars).
9. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
2.9 stars
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is an aviation & aerospace company headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and salary satisfaction (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):
"Although we do get vacation time that we earn, I find it distressing that no maternal leave is provided and I really had to fight for a lactation room."
10. SpaceX
2.8 stars
SpaceX is an aviation & aerospace company headquartered in the Cape Canaveral, FL area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (3.9 stars) and paid time off (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for SpaceX:
"I have two female managers in my direct chain and I adore them both. They are understanding and always take care of me. Additionally, the COO of my company Gwynne Shotwell, reac..."
11. United Technologies
2.8 stars
United Technologies is an aviation & aerospace company headquartered in the Farmington, CT area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars) and paid time off (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for United Technologies:
"This is the best job I've ever had. I have a great boss and great co-workers. I hope to retire from there someday. "
12. Gulfstream Aerospace
2.8 stars
Gulfstream Aerospace is an aviation & aerospace company headquartered in the Savannah, GA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.5 stars) and the people you work with (3.4 stars).
13. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
2.7 stars
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is an aviation & aerospace company headquartered in the Stratford, CT area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.3 stars) and paid time off (3.2 stars).
14. Rolls-Royce
2.7 stars
Rolls-Royce is an aviation & aerospace company headquartered in the Canton, MI area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.2 stars) and management opportunities (3.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Rolls-Royce:
"Loved every minute of every day!!"
15. Textron
2.7 stars
Textron is an aviation & aerospace company that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.8 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.3 stars).
16. Honeywell Aerospace
2.7 stars
Honeywell Aerospace is an aviation & aerospace company headquartered in the Phoenix, AZ area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.6 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Honeywell Aerospace:
"I worked my way up in this company through 3 positions in five years. I was given opportunities for classes that many others passed on that allowed me to move through the ranks..."
17. Panasonic Avionics Corporation
2.6 stars
Panasonic Avionics Corporation is an aviation & aerospace company headquartered in the Lake Forest, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (3.4 stars) and paid time off (3.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Panasonic Avionics Corporation:
"I am actually surprised to see such negative comments. It might depend on the team and location where you're working at but I don't feel discriminated in any way. Moreover, I fe..."
18. Zodiac Aerospace
2.4 stars
Zodiac Aerospace is an aviation & aerospace company headquartered in the Paris, France area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.5 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (2.9 stars).
19. Spirit AeroSystems
2.4 stars
Spirit AeroSystems is an aviation & aerospace company headquartered in the Kinston, NC area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.3 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (2.8 stars).
20. GKN Aerospace
2.3 stars
GKN Aerospace is an aviation & aerospace company headquartered in the El Cajon, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.1 stars) and management opportunities (2.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for GKN Aerospace:
"There is a definite boys club mentality but it is changing for the better. There are strong women in management who can be mentors and are hiring more strong women to join them...."
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of July 1, 2020.