I finally got a new offer. What a relief. Wrong people in leading positions have brought GA into this situation. The worst part is that they are so convinced that they are doing a great job. Sometimes I get the feeling that they are totally detached... — read more
Whoever posted about remote work now being allowed
Our group's manager has not informed this to us. Is remote working only allowed at specific GA sites or for job titles like managers or HR types? With the cost of gas now and s my commute is overstressing my monthly budget. I would like to know more... — read more
GA is best Defense company in Poway
GA is a great company to work for. Very relaxed environment and generous with deadlines. For how much one really works pay is great 👍…. With all these new contracts in the pipeline hiring looks to be going crazy again… good and bright days ahead!
As one of those employees -
Through d-mb luck, GA was in the right place at the right time for 9/11, because they had the only drone capable of carrying missiles. The company confused being the only game in town with being the “best”, and that early success went to their heads... — read more
The only way I would come back to work at General Atomics
Is if they transferred all GA HR staff and GA Managers to a far away remote site such as St Louis or Chicago. And don't give these people computers or cellphones so the only way the can communicate with GA people in Calif is through the US mail. ... — read more
What kind of severance was offered?
Does anybody mind sharing what kind of severance they were offered as part of their layoff? I'm mostly wondering if some changes were made due to the pandemic or if it's still the usual. Also, were you offered extended medical coverage (an additional... — read more
US sending $800M weapons with 100 drones to Ukraine
but none of them are from Garbage Atomics! cause Geriatric Atomics suckssss have fun with your $0.99 contracts and 2% bonus. we will party with our $100M contract and 35% bonus! hahahahah
GA contracts
First of all, I am disappointed. Why is it getting harder and harder for GA to get contracts, even smaller ones? What is the reason?
GA goes full remote
Wow Linden finally caved in to the attrition rate and is allowing any positions that are capable of being worked remotely to be worked remotely. Will this increase retention or attract candidates to GA?
ASI News?
Anyone tracking new restructuring going in the high desert?
Losing contracts
I've been thinking about the reasons why the company is losing contracts. Can the leadership do anything about it, and if so, does it actually intend to do something so that GA doesn't continue losing contracts?
Culture shock
A lot of people told me that they experienced cultural shock after they left here and went to another company. I guess after spending years in unhealthy work culture it takes a long time to get used to a culture that is significantly different... — read more
How many of your colleagues have left lately?
Not that many left our team lately, but unfortunately, the best ones have left already.
Upper management lying through their teeth
According to upper management, GA has a healthy back log, no retention issues, and a bright future. Do they reeeeally think their employees buy that?
Good, now let's get that green light
NEW: @OMarkarova, Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, met last week with officials from @GeneralAtomics, maker of Reaper and Predator drones. General Atomics says it has unmanned strike aircraft ready to go if the U.S. government... — read more
Higher pay, better benefits?
Since I'm not expecting to get a response from someone who's regretted leaving here, I am just wondering about those who were lucky enough to leave here already - how much better pay and benefits did you get? I received an offer that includes a 20%... — read more
The absurdity of striving for great performance
So far I have tried to have the best possible performance. After a colleague who had a great performance got laid off, I decided that I absolutely don’t want to bother anymore. What is the value of great performance here anyway?? The leadership... — read more
GA being Dismantled
Electric Boat buying EMS Tupelo!
Where are people finding these great jobs I keep hearing about?
Yes, I have been searching as well for months and yes, I have had half a dozen interviews so far and I'm yet to get one offer that's not insulting when it comes to the pay. I know my worth and I know it's clear to anybody who looks at my resume and... — read more
GA has greatly underestimated young people
Several years ago, GA needed to attract skilled talent so they paid people more money to come over. In fact, that is what enticed me to take a job there. Over the years, I noticed that they were hiring many young people and although that is a good... — read more
Ten year Senior Technician at GA. Choose another company!
If you're looking for a job as a radar technician, there are a lot more other companies that would peak your interest and pay you the respect as a qualified technician other than a position at GA would get you. let's just say that even after 10 years... — read more
Hearing GA and ASI are doing another round of layoffs tomorrow.
A source in ASI and GA saying that tomorrow they’re laying off more people.
GA benefits are not on Par
I got an offer to work at GA and it was significantly below market. I advised why the offer was so low and. It on par and GA response was … “we never layoff and we factor that into the offer”. Then I came on here and see that layoffs did occur …. I... — read more
GA loses Australia contract
And the fall continues. Here’s the link: https://www.ga-asi.com/statement-on-the-cancellation-of-project-air-7003
Where do I even go from here?
I’m trying to leave GA… but I’m not sure where to apply to/go next? Who’s hiring right now? Serious responses only please.
The road to promotion
Still not clear to me how to get promotion here? What is the way? Is this even possible trough hard work only?
Linden said no layoffs
If there is an ASI lay-off, then Linden to all of us. But it’s all speculation as of right now so I will give him the benefit of the doubt.
Where will General Atomics be 5 years from now?
What will happen to GA over next 5 years, how will the company change?
It used to be great to work here
Unfortunately, that time has passed. Now this is a completely different company and everyone's job here is very uncertain. This is hard to accept given that most of us felt very comfortable here. I guess that's one of the reasons why most people... — read more
GA is in serious decline
Talent is leaving, they arent hiring qualified replacements, the most toxic people stay and get promoted. Now, they are losing money on contracts and not taking action to course correct, except more layoffs. There are a lot of cliche poor business... — read more
Layoffs
I have been in the Aerospace industry for 33 years. I've been working at General atomics a little over 5 years now. Truth be told General atomics has been living off the predator for a long long time it is ran its course. Bad management decisions has... — read more
2%+ wage increases for Performance review
Glad to know GA is keeping up with inflation for their annual wage hikes… not.
Never stop applying
It's my own fault. For a while, I was constantly looking for a new job because it was clear to me that my job here was more than unstable. Then the situation improved a bit so I relaxed and stopped sending out applications. And now, again, rumors... — read more
I will retire within the year at GA, but before I do, I will tell the truth.
As someone posted below, employees are expensive. Yes, salaries are not competitive as others, but the company still has to pay for your healthcare, benefits, and retirement. We do win contracts, but not enough in number or big enough in dollar... — read more
GA is Hiring
But only skilled workers
GA Toxic Culture, Unsafe working conditions and misrepresentation of benefits - where to start?
Best thing folks can do is get out of GA as soon as possible. Salary and benefits have never been great. Staffing misrepresents the benefits and shakes their head about what they promised after people are hired. No intention to rectify. . Higher... — read more
I wish I was laid off
I'm tired of having to constantly worry about layoffs or which benefit I'm going to lose next. I'm so tired of it that I've landed on the opposite side: now I'm hoping to be laid off so I can pick up severance (I've been here for a decade, it should... — read more
Is Viasat a good place to jump to?
Tons and tons of GA employees have jumped to Viasat. Why is that?
What do you all know about L3Harris Technologies
Hello, I am looking into an opportunity with L3Harris (L3Harris Technologies). I am happy where I am now, despite of all the stories going on this website, but am okay and doing fine with my boss and team. However, I have a good offer from L3Harris... — read more