Duncan Aviation Recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Companies to Work For

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LINCOLN, NEB. — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, has named Duncan Aviation one of the 2026-2027 Best Companies to Work For.

Duncan Aviation was rated among the top companies in Overall, Aerospace, and Midwest categories on factors most heavily considered by job seekers during their employment search.

“This recognition is especially meaningful to receive this year because it reflects what our team members have built together over the past 70 years. We've always believed that when you invest in people—by creating opportunities to grow, fostering strong relationships, and maintaining a culture of respect—they, in turn, take exceptional care of our customers. Being recognized by U.S. News is an honor, but our greatest accomplishment will always be the talented people who make Duncan Aviation the company it is today,” said Todd Duncan, Chairman, Duncan Aviation.

U.S. News’ Best Companies to Work For ratings offer a single location for employers, job seekers, budding professionals and HR leaders to see which companies are meeting their employees’ needs best. The ratings examine employee sentiment using factors that include quality of pay and benefits, work-life balance and flexibility, job and company stability, physical and psychological comfort, belongingness and esteem, and career opportunities and professional development.

“The 2026-2027 job market is rapidly shifting the way employers, employees and job seekers think about work, and subsequently, workplace culture,” said U.S. News Vice President of Careers Carly Chase. “The list spotlights companies that scored high on multiple metrics that promote a positive work environment and everyday employee experience.”

To calculate the U.S. News Best Companies to Work For, U.S. News considered private companies that have at least 1,000 employees and more than $500 million in annual revenue, as defined by ZoomInfo, and the 5,000 largest publicly traded companies by market cap. All considered companies were required to have at least 75 Glassdoor reviews written between 2021-2025. Supported by insights from a panel of experts, the methodology also factors in data, including employee sentiment and regulatory enforcement data, gathered from U.S. News’ partners Revelio Labs, QUODD, ZoomInfo, and Good Jobs First.

Interested in joining an award-winning workplace? Duncan Aviation offers career opportunities in maintenance, avionics, engineering, interiors, paint, sales, and corporate support at locations across the United States. Learn more about current openings and what makes Duncan Aviation one of the nation's Best Companies to Work For at DuncanAviation.aero/Careers.

About U.S. News & World Report

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About Duncan Aviation

Duncan Aviation is an aircraft service provider supporting the aviation needs of business aircraft operators, government agencies, and other aircraft service providers. Services include major and minor airframe inspections, engine maintenance, major retrofits for cabin and cockpit avionics systems, full paint and interior services, engineering and certification services, fabrication and manufacturing services, and preowned aircraft sales and acquisitions. Duncan Aviation also has international aircraft components solutions experts available 24/7/365 at +1 402.475.4125 who can handle any aircraft system problem with immediate exchanges, rotables, loaners or avionics/instrument/accessory repairs and overhauls. Complete service facilities are located in Battle Creek, Michigan; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Provo, Utah. We also have dozens of other facilities strategically located throughout the United States to provide customers with scheduled regional support and the quickest response possible to avionics, engine and airframe Aircraft On Ground (AOG) situations.

For more information about any of Duncan Aviation’s services, call +1 402.475.2611 or visit https://DuncanAviation.aero/services