Flight benefits aren't what they used to be
Flight benefits aren't what they used to be
Free travel in coach after 5 years. No overtime expected. Get to work around airplanes.
It's hard to travel standby with a family due to a lack of empty seats on planes. The salary for engineers will always be less than the industry average. Lots of paperwork. As an engineer, you hit the career ceiling pretty fast unless you go into one of the limited number of supervisory roles.
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American Airlines Interview Experiences
Senior Engineer
Unfair Interview Process – Lack of Transparency I recently interviewed for a React/TypeScript role at American Airlines, and I must say, the experience was extremely disappointing. Despite the position being focused on React and TypeScript, I was ex
Software Developer
A fine experience with a long-term bond. Processing slow applicants with a long-term bond, the interview process is long and tiring, with efforts and time not being utilized.
Engineering Co-Op
I received an offer to interview the night after a career fair at my university. I ended up interviewing the next day. I was walked to the interview by a coordinator and then interviewed by two engineers: one senior engineer and one manager. They ha
Senior Engineer
Hyderābād, Telangana, IndiaApril 3, 2025Unfair Interview Process – Lack of Transparency I recently interviewed for a React/TypeScript role at American Airlines, and I must say, the experience was extremely disappointing. Despite the position being focused on React and TypeScript, I was ex
Software Developer
IndiaNovember 19, 2025A fine experience with a long-term bond. Processing slow applicants with a long-term bond, the interview process is long and tiring, with efforts and time not being utilized.
Engineering Co-Op
United StatesOctober 3, 2025I received an offer to interview the night after a career fair at my university. I ended up interviewing the next day. I was walked to the interview by a coordinator and then interviewed by two engineers: one senior engineer and one manager. They ha
