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    US Air Force Reviews

    Updated March 24, 2019
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    US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein
    Gen. David L. Goldfein
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    • "Away from family for months at a time" (in 827 reviews)

    • "Can be long hours and shift work" (in 1107 reviews)

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    1. "Awesome"

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      Current Employee - Materials Manager in Moody AFB, GA
      Current Employee - Materials Manager in Moody AFB, GA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at US Air Force full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Benefits, Travel, Pay, Mentoring and Networking

      Cons

      Being away from home; months at a time

    2. "Great Place To Be!"

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      Current Employee - GSSO in Washington, DC
      Current Employee - GSSO in Washington, DC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at US Air Force full-time

      Pros

      Education, Benefits, Love of Country, Friendships and Connections

      Cons

      Deployments, exercises, dental and vision plan

      Advice to Management

      Remember people first!

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    3. "Great job with lots of training"

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      Current Employee - Training and Development Manager
      Current Employee - Training and Development Manager
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at US Air Force full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      consistent work with lots of opportunity for training and advancement.

      Cons

      Required to move every 5-7 years.

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good work and continue to take care of the people who make the mission happen.

    4. "Best decision ever!!"

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      Current Employee - Logistician in Fort Walton Beach, FL
      Current Employee - Logistician in Fort Walton Beach, FL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at US Air Force full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Great pay, lifestyle and travel.

      Cons

      Physical standards, deployments, and that's pretty much all.

      Advice to Management

      Great job, please keep it up!!

    5. "The Air Force has given me lots of opportunities to train, travel, and lead others."

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      Current Employee - Cyber Security Engineer in San Antonio, TX
      Current Employee - Cyber Security Engineer in San Antonio, TX
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at US Air Force full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      You're the investment. Every day is a new chance to problem solve. You get to see the world.

      Cons

      A lot of red tape. The salaries in cyber security aren't comparable.

      Advice to Management

      Keep allocating money towards investing in education and training of cyber operators.

    6. "Aim high"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at US Air Force full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Great job satisfaction. Amazing benefits and retirement program.

      Cons

      Travel away from home and regular change of duty stations.

    7. "Great experience to propel me in my career"

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      Former Employee - Captain
      Former Employee - Captain
      Recommends

      I worked at US Air Force full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Good compensation, good benefits. Lots of travel opportunities. Allowed me to gain higher degree. Good retirement plan.

      Cons

      Restrictions on ability to control career path.

    8. "Going straight into the Airforce"

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      Current Employee - Special Missions Aviator in Lackland, TX
      Current Employee - Special Missions Aviator in Lackland, TX

      I have been working at US Air Force full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      In charge of your own career

      Cons

      Constantly away from home at long periods of times

    9. "Benefits all around"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at US Air Force full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Nothing but great benefits (health care, tuition assistance, etc).

      Cons

      Musr alwsys be ready to work long hours

    10. "Air Force"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at US Air Force full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Travel is paid and often.

      Cons

      Travel a bit too much at times.