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As the world’s fifth largest airline, Continental Airlines has more than 40,000 diverse, energetic professionals from around the world who work together to serve about 67 million customers annually. Continental consistently earns awards and critical acclaim for both its operation and its corporate culture including:
- Named by FORTUNE magazine as the No. 1 World’s Most Admired Airline for the fifth consecutive year on the publication’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies.
- Selected by FORTUNE as the No. 1 airline on the list of America ’s Most Admired airline industry list.
- Won major honors at the OAG Airline of the Year Awards including “Best Airline Based in North America ” for the fourth year in a row, and “Best Executive/Business Class” for the fifth consecutive year.
- Scored 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation Corporate Equality Index.
- Named by Business Traveler magazine as the Best Airline for North American Travel.
With hubs serving New York , Houston , Cleveland and Guam, Continental has the highest percentage of mainline capacity dedicated to international flying of any major U.S. airline.
Continental Airlines is committed to promoting environmental responsibility within its culture.
Global climate change is an important issue, and Continental recognizes that greenhouse gas emissions are everyone's concern. We recognize the importance of directly addressing this issue, even though we do not have all the answers.
The two primary means by which aviation contributes to global emissions are through aircraft operations and airport ground equipment, and Continental is committed to reducing emissions from these sources. In order to minimize the impact on the environment from our fleet and ground service equipment, Continental will continue to invest in the most effective technology and operating procedures feasible.
In addition, we will construct airport facilities in an environmentally responsible manner and will continue to monitor the environmental impact of our business.
Continental Airlines prides itself on offering a wide array of benefits and privileges to employees. Eligibility may vary according to length of service and position.
- Travel Passes: As a Continental Airlines employee, you and your immediate family members, including parents, enjoy reduced-rate travel. In addition, you will receive both Buddy Passes and Vacation Passes .
- Profit Sharing Plan: Continental Airlines shares its continued success with all employees through one of the best plans in any industry.
- On-time Bonus: When Continental Airlines meets its on-time goals for the month there is a cash bonus plan in place to reward the employees for their teamwork and dedication.
- Perfect Attendance Program: Continental Airlines has an exciting Perfect Attendance Recognition Program that rewards employees for consecutive months or years of perfect attendance.
- Stock Purchase Plan: Continental Airlines employees can share in the financial growth of the company by purchasing Continental stock at a discounted rate.
- Retirement Plan: Continental provides a defined benefit retirement plan. Employees vest in the plan after 5 years of active service.
- 401(k) Savings Plan: The 401(k) Savings Plan provides a great way for employees to save for retirement. You can save 1 to 100 percent salary before taxes are withheld up to the IRS limits for the year. This reduces your taxable income and lets you save even more.
- Vacation and Sick Pay: As a full- or part-time Continental employee you can take advantage of your paid vacation time to travel and utilize your travel passes. The sick leave policy gives both full- and part-time Continental Airlines employees time off from work with pay when ill or unable to work.
- Business Travel Accident Insurance: Continental provides this immediate coverage for all employees.
On the first day of the seventh month of employment, employees may elect to participate in the following Group Insurance Plans. Most plans are pre-tax.
- Medical/Dental Insurance: Employees may select the medical/dental coverage that best fits their needs. A variety of medical choices are offered.
- Vision Insurance: Employees may elect coverage for eye exams, glasses or contact lenses.
- Long-Term Disability Plan: Employees may elect disability income protection coverage.
- Life Insurance: Continental provides company-paid basic life insurance for employees. Employees may also elect optional life insurance for themselves and their families.
- Flexible Spending Account: Continental employees have the opportunity to pay for certain health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax money.
- Personal Accident Insurance: Employees may elect accident insurance coverage for themselves and family members in the event of accidental covered injury.
Working Together Works
At Continental, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset. With over 43,000 employees around the world, we know the rich diversity of ideas, experiences, cultures, and lifestyles that make up the Continental team allows us to consistently deliver great service and products to our global customers. Continental endeavors to create a work environment where all employees feel included and empowered to make a measurable difference in our success.
Our Philosophy
Continental believes that everyone deserves to work in an environment where respect for the individual is encouraged and safeguarded. We are all responsible for creating and maintaining a professional atmosphere where every individual is valued and treated with dignity and respect.
By Working Together and promoting dignity and respect, Continental strives to create an inclusive work environment.
Through Daily News Updates, weekly voicemails from leadership, the CEO Exchange program, brown bag lunches with divisions, team briefings, and a host of other communication tools, Continental seeks to include everyone in the processes that make Continental the Best Airline to Fly and a great place to work.
We recognize our continued success depends on our ability to attract, develop and retain a highly competent workforce and on the creative, effective and productive use of human resources. Therefore, Continental is committed to a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity.
Our Policy
Continental affords equal opportunity for employment to all qualified individuals, regardless of age, citizenship, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or veteran status.
Continental makes all personnel decisions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoff, opportunities for company-sponsored training, education, and other programs without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or veteran status.
As part of our continued commitment to equal employment opportunity, Continental has affirmative action programs for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and eligible veterans. These plans put into practice our policy of hiring and promoting individuals based on ability and without regard to characteristics that have no bearing on the execution of job responsibilities.
