Indy Airport Named A ‘Best Place to Work’

INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 29, 2024) – The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA), owner and operator of the award-winning Indianapolis International Airport (IND), is among the prestigious list of employers in Indiana who Hoosiers hail as a Best Place to Work.

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce announced its annual list recently, recognizing Indiana employers for the highest levels of employee satisfaction and engagement in the workplace. The Indiana Chamber considers workplace policies and practices, philosophy, systems and demographics, as well as conducts an employee survey to measure the employee experience.

“We like to say our employees are ‘One of a KIND’,” said Mario Rodriguez, executive director of the Indianapolis Airport Authority. “It’s because of them that we have a high-performing culture, one that delivers world-class customer experiences and repeatedly earns us top recognition as the Best Airport in North America and with J.D. Power.”

More than 11,000 people work at the Indy airport, and nearly 54,000 jobs statewide have a connection to the airport.

Indianapolis Airport Authority employee roles range from on-staff auto service technicians, building maintenance crew, public safety team, aviation management professionals, parking chauffeurs and terminal services groups.

“Our employees fall in love with the airport environment and feel great pride in the workplace,” said Rachel Stevens, IAA senior director of human resources. “It’s for this reason many of our employees have been with IAA for more than 20 years.”

The IAA offers a work environment that represents the community it serves, ensuring that qualified professionals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences are represented. Approximately 50 percent of IAA senior leadership is made up of women or racial minorities. Additionally, the IAA culture includes employees from across multiple generations.

Competitive compensation benefits include tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year, childcare reimbursements up to $10,000 per year per child, elder care reimbursement up to $5,000 per year, 16 hours per year of paid time off dedicated for personal community service, retirement plan match up to 5 percent, free healthcare through Marathon health clinics, ample learning and development opportunities, and more.

As an example of the Indy airport’s focus on growing and strengthening its workforce, IAA provides public safety officers working in security positions with on-the-job training and additional certification – allowing them to move up in rank into the fire department, police department and other positions at the airport.

Currently, the Indy airport is recruiting employees in the areas of operations and public safety, terminal services, maintenance, and professional staffing, as well as the summer internship program.

To join the award-winning Indy airport team, visit IND.com/Careers.