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    US Air Force Reviews

    Updated October 21, 2017
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    US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein
    Gen. David L. Goldfein
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    Pros

    • Opportunity to travel the world and create meaningful experiences while working with the best people on the planet (in 420 reviews)

    • Excellent organization to serve your country (in 262 reviews)

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    1. Helpful (1)

      "Great Organization"

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      Current Employee - Senior Avionics Technician in Moody AFB, GA
      Current Employee - Senior Avionics Technician in Moody AFB, GA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      The Air Force is a great way to serve your country and gain valuable training, skills, and experience. Best living and work condition of any of the armed forces.

      Cons

      Depending on your career field, promotion and advancement may be somewhat difficult. Requires more discipline a and often longer hours than a traditional profession.

    2. "Instructor"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

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

      Pros

      Good Pay and Benefits package.

      Cons

      Deployments can be annoying and in undesirable locations.

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    3. "Director of Operations"

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

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

      Pros

      Superior leadership; well trained staff; noble & relevant mission

      Cons

      Long hours w/ a lot of travel

    4. "Awesome Job!"

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      Former Employee - Cyber Support
      Former Employee - Cyber Support
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at US Air Force full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Great training and various work experiences

      Cons

      Travel can be extensive due to job requirements

    5. "Amazing opportunity!"

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      Former Employee - Ground Radar Systems Technician
      Former Employee - Ground Radar Systems Technician
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at US Air Force full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great pay, training and benefits

      Cons

      Lengthy contract either 4 or 6 years

    6. "Pharmacy manager"

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      Current Employee - Pharmacy Manager in San Antonio, TX
      Current Employee - Pharmacy Manager in San Antonio, TX
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      Work in a diverse community

      Cons

      Lots of overtime hours and not a lot of flexibility

      Advice to Management

      Slim down additional duties

    7. "aircraft maintenance"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      Best branch of the United States military. I have seen and done a lot and wouldn't change the past 20 years for anything.

      Cons

      long hours with lots of time away from the home can be a down side. working all hours and weather

      Advice to Management

      give special pay incintives to all aircraft maintainers, security forces and every who does not work in an office environment

    8. "F-16 Avionics Technician"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at US Air Force full-time

      Pros

      The benefits of a friend group that one could obtain is outstanding. As well as team effort, we get the job done efficiently and as quickly as possible to complete the mission.

      Cons

      18 hour days on the flightline and being on call 24/7.

    9. "A-10 Avionics Specialist"

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

      Pros

      --People
      --Education Benefits
      --Family Friendly
      --Training
      --Job/sense of accomplishment

      Cons

      --hours can sometimes get crazy

      Advice to Management

      Not really much to say. Less time on mandatory safety briefings would be nice, but I understand why they are implemented.

    10. "Not for everyone"

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      Former Employee - Supply Chain Manager in Tucson, AZ
      Former Employee - Supply Chain Manager in Tucson, AZ

      I worked at US Air Force full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Brotherhood. Job security. Great place to make friends.

      Cons

      Lack of freedom to do what you want. Leadership can be toxic.

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