aircraft mechanic

flight instructor

aircraft maintenance technician

dispatcher

student coordinator

US Aviation Academy

The Maintenance Manager was a total tear end and I am trying to be polite, an ex military officer every day at work was a constant yelling and screaming about something that could be easily fix, know new management come in and you get a group of racist supervisors they can't stand minorities even with native Indian Americans they show a very unethical behavior as you can imagine with Hispanics or African Americans mechanics so all this new kids don't even have a clue on how to maintain  an aircraft and properly assign employees individual squawk or items to with an allotted time to complete and the stuff goes on the academy struggles to get airplanes service properly pilots have to get phone calls to Maintenance constantly to get Assistance with their aircraft, the great majority of students are Chinese citizens that get an outrageous amount of money charge to obtain their licenses some of them can't even  speak English so they have be train on it as well, I strongly recommend you to take a very close look at the Maintenance location and strongly recommend the Chinese authorities to take a closer look at this facilities their students are getting overcharged for the quality of training us Aviation is providing.I will never send my kids to be train for flying and much less to work for the company if you a minoritie don't apply to work here and if you planning on getting your pilots license go to ATP they have newer aircraft no the pieces of junk, like they have at us Aviation academy 


I worked at the front desk and helped oversee daily operations, executing the flight schedule and ensure maintenance was planned and executed within requirements. The pace of work was very cyclical; some moments very hectic, others slower than molasses. There was always something to learn, and the progression of both students and instructors was always a wonderful thing to witness. The culture was very collaborative, and somewhat competitive between instructors. 
Management was almost nonexistent on weekends. Decisions would get made and not communicated effectively at all. Our input was not sought on a regular basis, and fundamental changes were made occasionally almost on a whim, like changing the scheduling and dispatch programs. Both times they transitioned during my tenure, the new systems did not function properly, if at all. We had to adapt and force things to work, occasionally operating purely on paper, just to get the job done. 
It was a really cool job, and we were given latitude to think and act on our feet. The occasional lazy day due to weather was also quite nice. My only real issue was with management and the seniority preference.

US Aviation is a great stepping stone for getting into any position in your aviation driven career. Most people use this place as a stepping stone to get to the airline and the company is very understanding of that. If you are not intending to be a pilot then it's a small enough company that they have the means to train you in a field that you wouldn't traditionally have the opportunity to be in at a bigger company without a degree. The workplace culture is very family oriented and that's what makes it awesome. The hardest part of working here is taking on a heavy workload, but that also makes the time go by much faster during your work day. It is a small company so taking on task that are outside of your job description is expected. The most enjoyable part of working here is being apart of the US Aviation family. Everyone cares for one another and it makes this place much better than larger companies where you are just counted as a number.

They will not do anything for the men that sexually harass the women here. The management is referred to as the cargo pant gang. They treat everyone there like they are in the military and they are not. The scheduler is biased and you have to be on her good side or she will give you the worst days off and the worst schedule. You will work 14 hour days and only get paid for 6hrs. Even though you are working full-time hours, they won't give you any kind of benefits because you are only considered part-time on paper. This is a horrible company. They have a King air simulator, but no one can use it. The Seneca's are always breaking. The students are wonderful though. So if you are willing to put up with a terrible work environment, but extremely driven students then work here.

Manager reduced my student flow without any reason or improvement plan. when asked to have meeting between manger instructor and student was rejected even tho it was stated to be standard procedure with within their operation. Never once was there in offer to reach out to human resources or person within who may be interested in the instructor point of view.  Also, working there felt very much like there was an inner and outer circle and if you weren't a part of the inner circle you were often critique and mock behind you back. False accusations were lodge without any repercussion. Ultimately the job left cautious for looking for another flight instructor job in the future. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Fine company with fabulous management and staff. Very efficient computer based payroll, documentation and records keeping. I strongly recommend applying here.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Very low stress environment. Safety focused and always regulatory compliant.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very casual staff and management relations. Scheduled work breaks and flexible work schedules.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy working tasks most all days. Occasionally workload is completed and cleaning time for personal space and tools is available.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The ability to educate the new aircraft work force.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The micro management from Texas. Not being able to run your class. The changes made during the block with out notice. The lack of concern for the students. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Toxic work environment.  Lack of equipment to complete work/ projects.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It is a struggle to complete the day on a day to day basic. The lack of materials.

I have never felt more welcomed than I have at this company! Everyone here is always willing to help and give criticism as needed but in a polite way. This company is growing so at this time there isn't a ton of room for advancement but I am looking forward to advancement opportunities in the future. The culture here is laid back and management is pretty easy going. They also are a family owned company which makes it a close-knit culture. 10/10 recommend working here. Even if you know nothing about Aviation!  

I have worked at US Aviation Academy for many years and have seen a lot of change and growth during that period. Without hesitation I can say I love working for this company. We have a positive culture and work environment with coworkers you actually LIKE and enjoy working with each day. This company has grown so much and offers many opportunities for advancement within not only the company itself but the aviation industry in general.

The main reason I had to leave was because the insurance my wife and I had through Aviation Academy was too expensive. I was paying about $400/paycheck, and that was about half my paycheck. The dispatcher position is really quite easy once you get the hang of the scheduling software, learn the proper procedures that should be followed, and get to know the general needs of the students, flight instructors and management personnel.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Aircraft mechanic 17 salaries reported	$37.85 per hour
Flight instructor 2 salaries reported	$28.13 per hour
Aircraft maintenance technician 23 salaries reported	$80,174 per year
Dispatcher 10 salaries reported	$19.65 per hour
Student coordinator 5 salaries reported	$19.30 per hour

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