The effects of internal communication on job satisfaction: Example of a commercial airline

Communication is known to be one of the fundamental needs of individuals. In the aviation sector, the dimension of communication is crucial, especially considering the large number of employees. It is essential to observe its impact on job satisfaction. Job satisfaction is a significant factor in professional life, so it is crucial to identify and examine the valid factors that affect it. 'Internal communication' stands out as a primary factor among them. Meeting employees' expectations from the institution, enhancing their intrinsic values within the organization, ensuring their willingness to work, and thus contributing to the job in a high-quality manner can only be achieved by raising the level of internal communication. The higher the job satisfaction level, the more the success of the organization increases, making it easier for the company to achieve its growth goals. Especially in sectors operating internationally, such as aviation, strong internal communication is crucial. This study aims to discover the role of internal communication in the corporate sector and observe its contribution to job satisfaction among employees in the aviation industry. According to the findings, there is no significant difference in the ICS and JSS scores of participants by age, gender, marital status, educational level, and position. On the other hand, a significant difference is determined in the JSS scores by working experience. The participants with experience of 0-5 years had higher job satisfaction scores than those with 6-10 years of experience. Moreover, the examination of the relationship between ICS and JSS scores demonstrates that there was a moderate, significant, and positive relationship between them. The increase in the ICS scores of the employees also increases the JSS scores.