Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Voted One of Washington’s 100 Best Companies to Work For

• 10th consecutive year to be named on best company list

East Aurora, NY | July 5, 2016– Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), announced that it has been selected by Seattle Business magazine as one of Washington’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. This is the
10th consecutive year that Astronics AES has earned this recognition.

Mark Peabody, Astronics AES President commented, “The enthusiasm of our employees is evident in the results of this survey. We care about our employees, and find they are motivated to learn, perform and grow when surrounded by a culture of passion, teamwork, humility and caring. That’s the culture we have fostered here at Astronics AES and being selected ten years in a row as a Washington 100 Best Places to Work gives it credence.”

Companies winning this prestigious award are acknowledged for setting a high standard for strong leadership, balanced employee benefits, healthy work environments, innovative training programs, the happiest employees and more. Astronics AES believes that employee satisfaction drives customer satisfaction. As a result, the Company’s culture is centered on investing in its employees to build value.

A full list of the 100 Best Companies to Work for 2016 can be seen on www.seattlebusinessmag.com.