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    FAA Reviews

    Updated October 13, 2018
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    FAA Administrator Michael P. Huerta
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    • "Must be available for 24/7 shift work" (in 26 reviews)

    • "Between overtime and counter-clockwise rotating shifts, this job slowly kills you" (in 11 reviews)

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    1. "Great career and limitless opportunities"

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      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Air Traffic Control Specialist in Clearwater, FL
      Current Employee - Air Traffic Control Specialist in Clearwater, FL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at FAA full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Stability, pay, benefits, opportunities, working conditions

      Cons

      Shift work, midnight shifts, w

      Advice to Management

      Listen to those who are accomplishing the mission of the FAA

    2. "Air Traffic Operations, Washington Headquarters"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Manager in Washington, DC
      Current Employee - Manager in Washington, DC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at FAA full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      There are many interesting and learning opportunities. The work seems endless. The NAS is on the cusp of a major transformation with commercial space and UAS, so the near future should be a very exciting time.

      Cons

      There are very few if any.

      Advice to Management

      None.

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    3. "Stale job with few opportunities"

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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Economist in Washington, DC
      Former Employee - Economist in Washington, DC

      I worked at FAA full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Good work life balance
      Low stress
      Good benefits

      Cons

      No opportunities for advancement
      No significant pay increases given
      Not on technological cutting edge

      Advice to Management

      Pay your staff what they are worth and allow them opportunities to advance.

    4. "Airway Transportation System Specialist"

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      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Airway Transportation Systems Specialist in Atlanta, GA
      Current Employee - Airway Transportation Systems Specialist in Atlanta, GA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at FAA full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      One of the best reasons that I enjoy working for the FAA is that atmosphere. The FAA expects to hire individuals that are capable of performing the job with minimal supervision except for major projects. They provide the tools, knowledge and training to be successful. Only thing I had to bring to the table was my love to learn, energy to meet objectives and open mind in dealing with whichever personality type I come into contact with.

      Cons

      The only cons I have is dependent on personality. The job expects you too be a self motivator. There are times that individuals cherry pick task to sign off.

      Advice to Management

      Nothing, I have had an amazing management team.

    5. "Air Traffic Controller Trainiee"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Washington, DC
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Washington, DC

      I worked at FAA full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      elite career awesome training great benefits

      Cons

      no cons long wait to get hired but worth it

    6. "CPC"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at FAA full-time

      Pros

      Money, money, money, money, money.

      Cons

      hours are long and oddly dictated.

    7. "2101 Airway Facility Systems Specialist (AFSS)"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - 2101 Airway Facility Systems Specialist (AFSS) in Palm Springs, CA
      Current Employee - 2101 Airway Facility Systems Specialist (AFSS) in Palm Springs, CA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at FAA full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Steady work, over all good benefits.

      Cons

      Training Facilities are located in Oklahoma City, OK

      Advice to Management

      Let people make lateral moves.

    8. "Remote Pilot Operator"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Remote Pilot Operator in Westbury, NY
      Current Employee - Remote Pilot Operator in Westbury, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at FAA full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      -Government job, so not really many rules as long as you act professionally.
      -Long lunches.
      -Get to see live air traffic at a level 12 facility.

      Cons

      -Don't work here if you are sensitive or cannot take a joke.
      -Most people here do not have 4 year degrees.

      Advice to Management

      Hire more competent people and that way the people who are actually competent will want to stick around.

    9. "Employee"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at FAA full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Stability and benefits are above average

      Cons

      Typical government bureaucracy rules the day

    10. "Air Traffic Control Specialist"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Air Traffic Controller in Edwards AFB, CA
      Current Employee - Air Traffic Controller in Edwards AFB, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at FAA full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      6 Figure salary
      Early Retirement
      Great Benifits

      Cons

      Must be available for 24/7 shift work

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