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    US Air Force Reviews

    Updated January 15, 2019
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    US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein
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    1. "Great Mission"

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      Current Employee - Contracting Officer
      Current Employee - Contracting Officer
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      The pride of wearing the uniform is a great feeling. I also love the mission: fly, fight, and win!

      Cons

      It’s challenging to get out. They require officers to give a 6 month notice of separation, and I think that is overly burdensome.

    2. "The best job, ever!"

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      Current Employee - Senior Enlisted Leader in Colorado Springs, CO
      Current Employee - Senior Enlisted Leader in Colorado Springs, CO
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      There's nothing better than leading Airmen!

      Cons

      Can't think of a single one!

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the great work!

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    3. "Great career!"

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      Current Employee - Psychiatrist
      Current Employee - Psychiatrist
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

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

      Pros

      Great support, providers & patients drive treatment (not managed care), lots of independence, superior career development opportunities, diverse practice settings

      Cons

      Cons (moving around the country & world every few years) can be pros

    4. "Instructional System Designer"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      Career, travel, education and solid paycheck. It was well worth the time.

      Cons

      Pay but you don't join to get rich.

    5. "Good job"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at US Air Force full-time

      Pros

      The people are great, the mission can be fulfilling

      Cons

      Some of the people are not enjoyable and the work can be tedious.

    6. "Pretty Good"

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      Current Employee - Cyber Transport
      Current Employee - Cyber Transport
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Great healthcare, dental, and education benifits.

      Cons

      Varying hours, and the lack of choice in where you end up.

    7. "AMAZING CAREER"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at US Air Force full-time

      Pros

      Travel, Pay, and second family

      Cons

      Strong will needed, but the Air Force will help you grow.

      Advice to Management

      Communication constantly

    8. "Great job with good benefits"

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      Current Employee - Supply Chain Engineer in Hill AFB, UT
      Current Employee - Supply Chain Engineer in Hill AFB, UT
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      - Work/life balance can't be beat. 4 hours of sick leave and 4 annual per pay period starting out. annual increases to 6 hours after 3 years then 8 hours after 15 years.
      - Easiest job ever. Almost too easy.. way too hard to stay motivated.
      - Good Health Care
      - Fitness leave (3 hours per week)
      - Every government holiday
      - Pension (even though you have to pay 4.4% of pay check it is probably still worth it.. barely.
      - Easy to move around base. Easy to change locations (Although it can be difficult to get relocation expenses reimbursed)

      Cons

      - Kills your engineering creativity.
      - Not technical work at all. Just signing stuff off and paperwork.
      - Mindless rules/redtape/paperwork
      - Hard work is not rewarded. Pay increases are basically the same if you are lazy or hard working.
      - Pay sucks. Way better in the private industry. You can leave here and make 30-40% more money by switching to contractor.

      Advice to Management

      Pay engineers better.

    9. "Range Operations"

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      Former Employee - Range Operations in Cape Canaveral, FL
      Former Employee - Range Operations in Cape Canaveral, FL
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Location, travel, benefits, leadership, opportunity

      Cons

      Hours, non-impacting work, leadership, promotion

    10. "Employment Review"

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      Current Employee - Air Force E-8 in Hampton, VA
      Current Employee - Air Force E-8 in Hampton, VA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Job satisfaction and Travel opportunities

      Cons

      I can't think of any cons at this time.