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This organization has a strong culture of nepotism, with some employees receiving special treatment simply due to their connections or family ties. While the CEO claims to aim for creating a "great place to work," it seems unlikely that this will be achieved anytime soon. He has taken away the option to work from home two days a week, and the building lacks basic amenities, such as a dedicated lunchroom or space for employees to take a proper lunch break. Unfortunately, this is just one of many ongoing issues. If you're looking to work for an organization that trusts its employees to get the job done, whether in the office or remotely, one that is fully transparent and offers equal opportunities without favoritism or nepotism, DO NOT apply to this company.

- A typical work day was very fast paced. 

- I loved that I was always learning new aspects of my job pertaining 
  to the Procurement purchasing process. 

- Did not like that Management was always changing because it did 
  not allow the opportunity for me to be mentored.

- I love that the different Managers encouraged and suggested 
  training that would help me reach my goals.

- Contract Compliance  was the hardest part of the job which entailed 
  reviewing Contracts and working with the vendors to assure all the 
  required documentation was requested and received in a timely 
  manner. 

- The most enjoyable part of the job was working with the Buyers and 
   other departments learning what their jobs entailed as I supported 
   them.

You will stand a good chance of getting hired if you have the appropriate certifications, even if you don't have any connections to get your foot in the door. Be advised however that attempts to join specialty units, laterally transfer to a better position or seek to advance your career, you will be in competition with better connected people who have done favors for those making the decision, such as installing a fence for free. Or the brother in law of a command officer whose little sister wants her husband out of a specific assignment and put into the one you're better qualified for.

One thing I picked up on in my last few years was that hiring qualifications have been lowered, giving something to the effect of waivers that are used by the military for less than desirable recruits.

Typical day would vary, asphalt or cement work, tree removal, snow removal, operate various types of heavy equipment. I learned how important it is to communicate with management and co workers on a day to day schedule. How vital it is to work safely and cautiously but yet effectively. I feel that upper management had very poor communication skills which effected the moral of the department. Working in extreme weather conditions was probably the hardest part while taking pride in my efforts whenever a job was completed.

The WCAA has come a long way under the leadership of Tom Naughton.  The WCAA supports employee growth and development and has dedicated resources to ensure that employees get the tools they need to grow in their jobs.  The WCAA is a recognized leader in the airport industry for several best practices, including the idea of integrated talent management that ties into organizational strategy and goals.  

The benefits and pay are very good at the WCAA, the time off work programs are outstanding.

I enjoyed working with Executives in my various duties.  I learned to interact with all levels of management, government management, multi-task when appropriate, and be flexible.

There were times when I volunteered to prepare for an event, including cleaning a terminal for the grand opening.  There were times went I was required to assist passengers during a terrorist attack (911).  

I valued my co-workers strengths & how we worked together as a team.

The hardest thing for me was the decision to retire.

management and supervisors were very nice and welcoming. I was the youngest person working in my department and I respected management because they didn't treat me like a young kid. I was treated the same as people twice my age and that made me respect management a lot. Coworkers were all great people, very welcoming.  

Customer service is vital at WCAA. There are many option to learn how to service internal and external customers. Our CEO is focused on our customer service satisfaction. 
Benefits are nice but we do pay for them each pay.  
Tuition reimbursement is $4000 per calendar year. 

Very stressful work in environment. Not enough workers to do the work that is required. Management is not fair show favoritism with other workers.  Fast pace not able to learn what you need to know about the job.  The hardest thing about the job is trying to learn the job.  There were no enjoyable moments.

I learned how to operate a lot of construction equipment and dual engine snow removal equipment. I also gained a lot of knowledge about airport rules, regulations and procedures

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