US Air Force Employee Reviews about "pay"
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(4626 total reviews)
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- "Benefits are great and long lasting if you stay in long enough for VA be if it’s & GI bill" (in 3365 reviews)
- "The Air Force is great for people looking for a structured life style and for direction in life." (in 871 reviews)
- "There can be long hours and extended periods where you are away from your family." (in 1291 reviews)
- "If you have poor management they do not hold people accountable and that can become a very frustrating situation." (in 255 reviews)
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Updated Nov 29, 2023
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Return to all Reviews- 4.0Jul 13, 2015Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee
Pros
Serving in the US Air Force has been a thrill for sure at the least. The air force has shown me so much and I look forward to learn more.
Cons
The pay isn't that great but the experience you get and the job knowledge is definitely worth it. Deployments sucks but that really just depends where you go I guess.
- 4.0Mar 29, 2023Cryptologic AnalystCurrent EmployeeFort Meade, MD
Pros
It’s a good place to decide what you want to do in the future and you have great benefits to support you
Cons
Some leadership can be toxic and the pay doesn’t match the value of the work
- 4.0Apr 18, 2016Assistant SuperintendentFormer EmployeeColumbia, SC
Pros
good benefits with lots of opportunity for advancement. Pay is good once you get some rank and there are hundreds of jobs to choose from.
Cons
lots of travel away from family. Work in some career fields is pretty busy and often depends on the leadership to how you are treated.
- 3.0May 16, 2021Computer ProgrammerCurrent Employee, more than 5 yearsMontgomery, AL
Pros
Good path to start a career
Cons
Pays low and many military stuff to take care of aside from your actual job.
- 4.0Sep 9, 2014F-16 Avionics JourneymenCurrent Employee, more than 3 yearsLas Vegas, NV
Pros
Training, People and sense of accomplishment. Fast passed work environment were you learn the importance of attention to detail. Doing things you never thought you would ever do at work.
Cons
Not the best paying job in the world but a lot of great benefits that come with the job. Work a lot of hours depending on how broke the jets are.
- 3.0Jan 28, 2023Flight Engineer, C-130Current Employee, more than 5 yearsDobbins AFB, GA
Pros
Flying to unique places Instant gratification Flexible hours
Cons
Pay is low for relevant experience Should be an officer or warrant officer job High risk and stress
- 4.0Jul 24, 2021MSGTFormer Employee, more than 10 years
Pros
Great growth and educational opportunities. Great starting job to gain marketable skills. Good leadership skills development. International travel Being part of something greater than yourself
Cons
Politics at higher ranks. Limited upward mobility. History of decision making that causes unbalanced and cyclical patterns within hiring and pay structures.
- 2.0Jan 21, 2021Air Traffic Control SpecialistCurrent Employee, more than 5 years
Pros
Pay is not bad when you factor in housing and health insurance is payed for. Was able to get both a RAPC and a CTO so there's that.
Cons
Management is bad. Unpredictable work hours. Most Air Force bases OTHER than Florida are in bad spots.
- 5.0May 3, 2017Anonymous EmployeeFormer EmployeeScott Air Force Base, IL
Pros
Decent pay after you have been in for a while so study and make rank for enlisted personnel overall not bad
Cons
Long hours depending on what career field you are in so pick wisely when joining or you can work 12+ hours a day
- 5.0Jan 26, 2015Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee
Pros
Excellent benefits and travel opportunities. Busy schedule depending on the job you sign up for. Aircraft maintenance is the busiest and most under appreciated.
Cons
Deployments... Depending on the job you could deploy up to 6+months a year, over and over. Most of the places to go are not bad and the extra pay is good.
