Massport Benefits

Since Massport operates as a business, we offer a comprehensive benefits package in order to compete with private industry to attract and retain the best talent.

Massport benefits include:

Excellent medical and dental insurance coverage beginning the first day of the month following 60 days of employment
Vision Care Plan - employee-funded; coverage depends on job status and union affiliation
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care
Medical insurance opt-out program
Life insurance – coverage varies
Long-term disability insurance – employees pay between 25 – 100% of premium depending on job status and union affiliation.
Charitable contributions matching program
Retirement pension plan operated by the Massport Employees’ Retirement System
Deferred Compensation 457(b) SMART Plan
Paid time off including holidays, personal days, sick and vacation time
Tuition reimbursement
Transportation assistance program
Flexible work arrangements
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health and wellness incentive program

Benefits may vary depending on job position and union affiliation. Please consult your recruiter for specific details pertaining to a position on our job opportunities page.

Applicants with Prior M.G.L. ch. 32 Creditable Service

Pension

Pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 32, prior years of M.G.L. ch. 32 creditable service will transfer to the Massachusetts Port Authority for future pension calculation purposes.

Massport Employees’ Retirement System (MPAERS)

Massport’s defined benefit pension plan is governed by the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 32. Under Chapter 32 there are dollar limits (consistent with the federal Internal Revenue Code) on both the compensation used to calculate a pension benefit and the pension itself. Employees who become members of the MPAERS on or after January 1, 2011 will be subject to a compensation limit equal to 64% of the U.S.C. 401(1)(17) limit. For 2020 this limit is $182,400. These amounts generally increase each year.

Employees who have prior Chapter 32 service when hired at Massport, however, could be subject to different compensation and benefit limits depending upon membership date. Please consult with Massport retirement system staff at (617)568-3951 if you have any questions.

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