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3.2 of 5 137 reviews
www.sikorsky.com Stratford, CT 5000+ Employees

Sikorsky Reviews

Updated May 29, 2013
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3.2 137 reviews

                             

93% Approve of the CEO

Sikorsky President Mick Maurer

Mick Maurer

(15 ratings)

50% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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Great place to work

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)

I have been working at Sikorsky

ProsWorked in West Palm Beach, FL in flight test. The aircraft and projects are really cutting edge. The people are friendly and make you really feel part of a family.

ConsNot the most competitive beneifits or salaries in the industry. Sometimes work life balance can be tough with high profile programs which is very understandable.

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Many great opportunities, lack of an advocate to champion my growth and recognition

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)

I have been working at Sikorsky for more than 7 years

ProsSolid company, potential for fair compensation, opportunities for career experiences

ConsIntense culture, difficult to achieve work-life balance

Advice to Senior ManagementTreat people like individuals, not as "everyone is equal;" individuals contribute in unique styles and ways.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Good Ole Boy Club still exist

Engineer (Current Employee)
Stratford, CT (US)

I have been working at Sikorsky full-time for more than 8 years

ProsSikorsky is under the UTC (united Technology Umbrella) which means you could conceivefully work for other divisions. Financially the company is well managed. Sikorsky appears to have a bright future.

ConsThe company still has the vestiges of a good ole boy club. Minorities come in at entry level but dont appear to advance.

Advice to Senior ManagementYour cultural behavior may ultimately affect your financial success

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Underpaid and overworked is the common theme

Lean Process Improvements (Current Employee)
Coatesville, PA (US)

I have been working at Sikorsky full-time for more than 7 years

ProsThey pay for college and other continuing education.

ConsTheir pay ranges are not on par with the rest of the industry.

Advice to Senior ManagementStop the revolving door in management.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Great place to work

Flight Test Engineer (Former Employee)
West Palm Beach, FL (US)

I worked at Sikorsky as a contractor for more than a year

ProsWest Palm Beach was a great place to live and work. The people in flight test are great to work with, I highly recommend.

ConsNot many cons at all. HR department was slow to move and not the easiest to work with when trying to convert from contract to full time

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Sound engineering, needs to do something to prevent attrition

Senior Engineer (Current Employee)
Stratford, CT (US)

I have been working at Sikorsky full-time for more than 7 years

ProsProduct is second to none.
The Engineering organization has some of the best talent in industry at the top.

ConsCompensation is far below market rate.
Talent development isn't there.

Advice to Senior ManagementThe compensation issue needs to be addressed. Attrition has been significant in the time i've been with the company and that is even with a recession going on.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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When your dreams are not what you dreamed

Dynamic Systems Engineering Team Lead (Former Employee)
Corpus Christi, TX (US)

I worked at Sikorsky full-time for more than 7 years

ProsWith out question the premere vertical take off aircraft produced.

ConsHorrible management structure, horrible business plan or lack of, defrauding and lying to the customer is common place, as is the employee.

Advice to Senior ManagementFire everone in the H.R. department. All of them. Attempt to be honest and appreciative with your empoyees.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Software Engineer Intern (Former Employee)
Stratford, CT (US)

I worked at Sikorsky full-time for more than 3 years

ProsGreat place to learn while in school and the compensation is great for a college student. The people were willing to help you out on projects however at the same time challenged you to figure it out.

ConsI didn't really have any cons while working at Sikorsky during my time.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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not a bad place to work, could work a little harder for your employees

Aircraft Inspector (Current Employee)
Big Flats, NY (US)

I have been working at Sikorsky full-time for more than 7 years

ProsThe pay was pretty decent, the raises were progressive, very different from the other companies that I have worked for.

Consnot very personable, don't really look out for their employees

Advice to Senior Managementlearn to be a little more personable with your employees, if you think about them, chances are you would have a better production response

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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I enjoyed my experience at Sikorsky.

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)
Stratford, CT (US)

I have been working at Sikorsky as an intern for less than a year

ProsBenefits and pay. Good coworkers as well.

ConsOld school management. It can be difficult to get promotions,

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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