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Ontario International Airport again earns prestigious designation as a ‘Great Place to Work’

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(Ontario, California – August 4, 2025) – For the third consecutive year, Southern California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT) has been certified as a Great Place to Work by the Oakland-based global authority on workplace culture. The prestigious designation is based on direct feedback from employees and underscores ONT’s continued commitment to building a positive, inclusive and high-performing work environment.

In a July survey conducted by Great Place to Work®, 89% of ONT employees said the airport is a great place to work – far outpacing the national average of 57% for typical U.S.-based companies. The study, part of a global employee engagement initiative, also found exceptional levels of satisfaction in key areas:

  • 97% of ONT employees said people celebrate special events at work.
  • 95% felt welcomed upon joining the company.
  • 94% said they’re proud to tell others they work at ONT.
  • 93% expressed pride in what they and their colleagues accomplish.

“Our family of employees is dedicated not only to providing the best possible customer experience but also to creating a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive, and inspires creativity and collaboration,” said Atif Elkadi, chief executive officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority. “Their success is our success, and something the entire community benefits from. We’re especially grateful to our Board of Commissioners for equipping us with the tools to be an airport by and for the community.”

ONT’s continued recognition as a Great Place to Work coincides with its rise as one of the most remarkable success stories in American aviation. Since returning to local control in November 2016, passenger volumes have surged by 67%, topping 7 million in 2024. Serving one of the fastest-growing population and economic hubs in the United States, ONT is not only a world-class transportation gateway, it’s a workplace where people thrive.

 

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About Ontario International Airport

Ontario International Airport (ONT) is California's most popular airport, according to J.D. Power's most recent North America Airport Satisfaction Study. Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California. It is a full-service airport which offers nonstop commercial jet service to two dozen major airports in the U.S., Mexico, Central America and Taiwan. More information is available at www.flyOntario.com. Follow @flyONT on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram

 

About the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA)

The OIAA was formed in August 2012 by a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Ontario and the County of San Bernardino to provide overall direction for the management, operations, development and marketing of ONT for the benefit of the Southern California economy and the residents of the airport's four-county catchment area. OIAA leaders include Ontario City Council Member Alan D. Wapner (President), San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman (Vice President), Ontario City Council Member Jim W. Bowman (Secretary), Retired Riverside Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge (Treasurer) and retired business executive Julia Gouw (Commissioner).