For the second year in a row, Southern California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT) has earned a Great Place to Work designation by the Oakland-based organization of the same name that is globally recognized for its evaluation of work environments.
The prestigious designation comes as the popular gateway has blossomed into one of the aviation industry’s great success stories since its return to local ownership in November 2016. ONT has seen annual traffic volumes increase by 75% during that period – to a projected 7 million-plus in 2024 – while serving one of the most dynamic economic and population centers in the United States.
“Our family of employees is dedicated not only to providing the best possible customer experience but also to contributing to a workplace environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and encourages creativity and participation. Their success is our success, and something the entire community benefits from. None of this would be possible without our Board of Commissioners, led by President Alan Wapner, giving us the tools necessary to make this truly an airport for the community,” said Atif Elkadi, chief executive officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority.
A survey of ONT employees in July showed overwhelming support for the airport’s workplace culture, with 86% of participants describing it as a great place to work. Similar surveys have shown that 57% of workers nationwide feel the same way about their place of employment.
