Bombardier Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"If you like Ski-Doos, then work here!! They are big on trains too."

"I started working at Bombardier Aerospace as a cooperative education student while in college and continued into a full time position after graduation. My experience has been alright but definitely not the best work environment I've been a part of. The management does not give a strong enough direction for others to follow, which causes many problems. While there are incentives for process improvements and individual advancement, there are mandatory systems in place that take away from important work and are not well put together to actually aid in the development of employees. There are still good things happening at Bombardier and many people who are good at their job which are key to the success of the company."

"Bombardier used to be a good place to work. It is now more of a bureaucracy than a technology company. They have their experienced engineers frequently doing work other companies would assign to PA, secretaries or not do at all. It is a shame because there are interesting projects. The management is spineless and does nothing to control scope creep and gives away free development to the customers consistently. Also, training and R&D are no existent which are hallmarks of a poorly run company."

"I've found it to be a very strong company, the environment where the monorail is set up is not ideal for this type of weather."

"I worked for Bombardier for 3 1/2 years. I came to appreciate those with whom I worked. I found that there was a large rift between management and the daily activity on the floor. The disconnect made it difficult, at times, to align expectations with production realities, and difficult to overcome obstacles."

"Learjet has steadily declined in quality and customer satisfaction since the takeover of Bombardier."

"6 years at Learjet, no processes, poor work/life balance. Excessive overtime with no pay one year, then laid off the next. Satisfaction is very dependent on the organization you're in."

"It's a great company to work for."

"It is not the ideal place due to the mentality."

"Good company to work for."

What do you like about working at Bombardier ?

"There is a transferable atmosphere for the knowledge between the employees"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"only I have one interview to inter to the company"

What don't you like about working at Bombardier ?

"unstable situation,no team work.inactive work , inflexible situation, strict person"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Nothing special only try as a best for their emplyee"

What do you like about working at Bombardier ?

"First time working as a mechanical engineer. I really enjoyed the experience."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Not particularly. Just, as in all interviews, sell yourself and be honest."

What don't you like about working at Bombardier ?

"I felt that I could have been given more projects."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Put more faith in your interns... they can handle a greater load than what is given."

What do you like about working at Bombardier ?

"Most of the people there are friendly and easy to work with. Used to be family atmosphere. Managers knew everybody."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Find out what the duration of empoyment is expected to be. The business is essentially funded by public money and is cyclical. Most of work is in Asia or Middle East"

What don't you like about working at Bombardier ?

"The corporate structure seems intent on lifting the bottom line. There is too much emphasis on paperwork and no value placed on technical capability."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I'm not sure I would do anything differently if I was in his position. He is headquartered in Berlin, Germany and has a worldwide organization."

"Challenging and rewarding until final day."

What do you like about working at Bombardier ?

"People were friendly and fun and daily schedule was flexible."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you live in Wichita and you don't have to move you could fit in. when I was there they were limiting hours paid to 40. Any overtime was comp time and was reimbursed with time off. I was a contractor and didn't fall under those rules. This means that as a direct you won't make much more than salary. I would not plan on a permanent position at this company until you have been through their review process. If yo start out at low pay they will problably like you but they can pretty much focus on anything and turn a positive in to a negative."

What don't you like about working at Bombardier ?

"Negative management philosophy. No tracking or mention of accomplishments and poor judgment on factors related to smarts on the job."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Adopt a positive management style. Meaning tracking of the persons assignments and accomplishments. Upon review start with that."

"Used to be great atmosphere- treated like family. Restructuring has killed it."

What do you like about working at Bombardier ?

"Was treated well. Cababilities were respected. Most of associates were easy to work with."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"I have no tips for interviewees. I have not been part of the interview process and things have changed a lot since I interviewed myself."

What don't you like about working at Bombardier ?

"Thirty mile commute, especially in winter time. The IT department is a contractor and sometimes is unresponsive."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Need to provide the tools and quit trying to save a buck."