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Freight Runners Express / ACE Reviews

2.8

42% would recommend to a friend

(27 total reviews)

Patrick Hammer

21% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Freight Runners Express / ACE has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 27 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Freight Runners Express / ACE employee rating is 20% below average for employers within the Transportation and logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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27 reviews
2.0
21 Jun 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

This is an ok company to build some multi-turbine time. -Good job if you're a Wisconsin native and already live in one of their bases. -Regularly scheduled Monday-Sat Morning cargo routes. -Build multi-turbine pic fast! -Well equipped aircraft that are well maintained -Other pilots are great! You'll make life long friends while you're here! -Fast upgrades to other airframes -Ok pay and bennies -Pilot training program is above average -Company has consistently grown since it's inception

Cons

-Management's style is a hard type X. -Pilots are asked to sign "training agreements" that give the employer the right to collect even if you are fired or laid off. They do pursue people even when they fire them. (They have filed claims against multiple former employees over training agreements. Check out Wisconsin CCAP and search for "Freight Runners Express Inc.") -If you are on the "on-demand" end of the business you are on-call 24/7 with a 30 min call out time. -Management has a, "if we can get away with it, lets do it" approach to most aspects of the business. You will be asked to take flights that are illegal. -Little or no safety culture. Company has a long history of preventable accidents and incidents. There are worse places but there are definitely better places. My advice is not to spend more than 18 month at this place and stay on the "routes" side of the business.

5.0
9 Jan 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Management is amazing, conworkers are wonderful, great communication and life work balance, extremely fair compensation - but most importantly knowledge for safety and aircraft

Cons

Unpredictable schedule but it’s part of the job

5.0
9 Aug 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

FRE/ACE provides opportunities for advancement to individuals who take initiative and show commitment. Despite constant growth, the company maintains its small firm laid back atmosphere. Employees may bring their dogs to work, which often provides levity in a sometimes stressful industry. Occasional family style lunches allow workers to relax and enjoy each others' company.

Cons

Potential employees who do not like change would struggle here as the company is constantly evolving to manage growth.

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