cnc operator

cnc machinist

program manager

office manager

assistant property manager

The Atlas Group

Working at The Atlas Group division in Wichita can be a challenging environment. For those that might have worked other aircraft jobs and found their day to be mundane and slow this is the place for you. You will be challenged however you will be recognized for your contribution to the team. Management is willing to be as flexible as they need to be to retain members of the assembly team. There are also a lot of opportunities for overtime so a person should almost always have the ability to supplement their income.  They have also worked in the last several years to increase the average pay for the direct employees on the floor which was a downside many years ago. 

I worked at the PMC location for 2 years. I only quit because I am moving and didn't have a choice. Had I decided to stay in Wichita, I would have been at this job for an extremely long time. 80 hours of PTO accrued from first paycheck. Climate controlled plant. 8 hour day shifts, in my department mandatory overtime was very minimal. The pay was OK, I was content enough with it. Annual pay raises. There was 1 layoff my entire time working there. My direct supervisor was an amazing and wonderful person. My coworkers were amazing as well. I felt highly valued and appreciate. Upper management went through a number of changes, but nothing that directly impacted me. 

Overall the job is exactly what you’d expect from working aircraft. What makes this place bad is the management from all levels, no one has any idea what’s going on during the anssembly process, if a part has a gouge or a drill pit and should be scrapped they just tell you to blend it out and hide the defect which I think is messed up and you’re expected to work overtime on a 24-48 hour notice. The only good think about the place is how laid back the work environment is and most of the people you work with are pretty cool, just don’t expect anyone to be knowledgeable at their job or even know what’s going on during the assembly process. 

Would control the toyoda 2090 and machine out the parts matched up with the program number and ensure the print matched up with the finished product. If if didn't meet requirement I would have to get with engineering and programming to make the correct changes. If any cutting tools would break I would have to replace them and set it to the correct height. Performed daily inspections on machine and if I saw anything I would let maintenance know about the issue. I would be responsible for giving scheduling ECD dates to ensure on time parts to customer. From time to time other stuff would pop up but for the most part this usually was a normal day.

Although more of the upper management team is fantastic, there is an overwhelming laid back feeling, which in this case is a bad thing. The level of people simply saying the "that's not my job" is absolutely absurd. The workers on the shop floor do not care one way or other if things get done or if the customer is highly in need of something. the majority of the time I find myself being the one to go as far out of my way as possible to get the job done. This includes working in assembly, quality, and shipping myself even though I am in program management.

What is the best part of working at the company?
You accumulate PTO immediately.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The lack of equipment to move heavy material and parts, and a complete disregard for safety.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
If you can't lift 100+ lb. parts bigger than the hood of your car, they will question your manhood.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Scrambling to find the tools you need to do the job will take up half your day at times.

Understaffed, poorly managed, management never plans anything, there’s no training and most of the time who you report to couldn’t do your job. No communication amongst managers, managers to their employees, and everything is a rush/panic towards the end of the month to meet revenue targets. They don’t follow their own company policies and play favorites.

It is a great company to work for. Many employees change jobs, learn new things, and get raises in doing so. They offer great beniefits and PTO you get as soon as your hired like 3 hours per payroll period, which is awesome. However, I do not feel I have any chance to move up myself anytime soon. As a single mom I cant live off what I make. but some people have no issues.

Most co-workers are congenial and nice. Management plays games and does not support operations. If you like looking for tools or waiting to do your job while management glares at you over their non-supporting role, this is a great place to work.

The pay is decent, but the benefits are mediocre. The accounts payable work was stressful due to close. The coworkers are often cliquish and political, so your experience will depend on whether you are "in" or "out". Department management was too aloof and didn't seem to know how their own department operated.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Cnc operator 5 salaries reported	$25.00 per hour
Cnc machinist 1 salary reported	$25.00 per hour
Program manager 2 salaries reported	$67,500 per year
Office manager 2 salaries reported	$20.50 per hour
Assistant property manager 2 salaries reported	$20.50 per hour

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