Astronics Test Systems makes the list for the fourth straight year, placing in the top 20 in 2017

Irvine, CA | December 22, 2017–Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), through its wholly owned subsidiary Astronics Test Systems, has been recognized as a 2017 Top Workplace by the Orange County Register, placing in the top 20 of mid-sized businesses for the first time. The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by Energage, LLC (formerly WorkplaceDynamics), a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement. Several aspects of workplace culture were measured, including alignment, execution and connection.

“Our employees are the key to our business success,” commented Jim
Mulato, President of Astronics Test Systems. “The Astronics advantage is our collaborative culture that places a premium on employee and customer
experiences. We strive to treat people with dignity and respect and in turn,
our employees treat our customers in the same manner. To be recognized as a Top Workplace, especially among the top 20, is an honor that we don’t take for granted. We look forward to continuing to improve upon our strong, family-oriented, customer-focused culture in the coming year.”

“To be a Top Workplace, organizations must meet our strict standards for organizational health,” says Doug Claffey, CEO of Energage. “And who better to ask about work life than the people who live the culture every day – the employees. Time and time again, our research has proven that what’s most important to them is a strong belief in where the organization is headed, how it’s going to get there, and the feeling that everyone is in it together. Without this sense of connection, an organization doesn’t have a shot at being named a Top Workplace.”

Operating in Orange County since 1961, Astronics Test Systems verifies performance of the world’s most critical electronics through test solutions for the aerospace, military, semiconductor, and medical industries. The company engages more than 250 team members with a collaborative work environment built on a culture of innovation, initiative, and commitment to excellence. Astronics Test Systems team members enjoy flexible schedule options and standing invitations to participate in various interest groups, including cycling, bowling, and golf. Heavily engaged in the local community, recent outreach events include participation in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Second Harvest Foodbank, and KidWorks’ Operation Gobble and Christmas Bicycle Donation Drive.

• Second win in two years for Astronics Test Systems

Irvine, CA | December 3, 2015– Astronics Test Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), today received a 2015 Top Workplaces honor by the Orange County Register. The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement. Several aspects of workplace culture were measured, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

“We are a great company, because of our talented people, who work hard to create optimal solutions for our customers,” said Jim Mulato, President of Astronics Test Systems. “It is gratifying that our employee survey results have earned Astronics this prestigious award for the second year in a row. I am honored to work with this fantastic team of dedicated professionals every day.”

In Orange County since 1961, Astronics Test Systems verifies performance
of the world’s most critical electronics through test solutions for the aerospace, military, semiconductor and medical industries. The company engages more than 275 team members with a collaborative work environment built on a culture of innovation, initiative, and commitment to excellence. Astronics Test Systems team members enjoy flexible schedule options and standing invitations to participate in various interest groups, including cycling, bowling and golf. Recent company community outreach events include participation in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Habitat for Humanity and a holiday food drive.

“The Top Workplaces award is not a popularity contest and, oftentimes, people assume it’s all about fancy perks and benefits,” says Doug Claffey, CEO of WorkplaceDynamics. “But to be a Top Workplace, organizations must meet our strict standards for organizational health, and who better to ask about work life than the people who live the culture every day – the employees. Time and time again, our research has proven that what’s most important to them is a strong belief in where the organization is headed, how it’s going to get there and the feeling that everyone is in it together.” Claffey adds, “Without this sense of connection, an organization doesn’t have a shot at being named a Top Workplace.”