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Tech-challenged leadership

Senior Applications Architect
Current Employee
Has worked at American Airlines for 6 years
November 26, 2021
Fort Worth, Texas
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Work/life balance is good, so it's a great place to start your IT career.

Opportunities to travel.

Great health insurance.

Cons

Both leadership and management have a hard time understanding technology curves. Tech teams work in silos. IT managers are often low-skilled with non-IT backgrounds. This is not a destination for tech-heavy, mid-career professionals looking to grow, as you are more likely to get burnt out with mundane work and hit a wall concerning career growth. Pay is also at the low end of the spectrum. Travel benefits are a plus, but sparse availability of seats makes traveling on standby a nightmare. A multigenerational workforce causes frequent "culture fart" moments.

Advice to Management

Get down to ground zero to understand how bad worker morale is in IT.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
2.0

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