Excellent work life balance, not very technically challenging - Resident Engineer FAA Employee Review

4.0
Oct 7, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

federal holidays (11), paid time off (2.5 weeks at first, then four weeks after 3 years, then five weeks after 15) give excellent work-life balance As an RE, the per diem reimbursement brings compensation to a highly competitive level

Cons

Management is highly interested in their own career advancement Large government organization has a lot of logistical inertia. Not much challenging engineering work, most design work is contracted out.

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5.0
Feb 27, 2026
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Pros

Low stress work. Easy. Impactful work

Cons

Work can be boring. Can be old boys club.

5.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

Everything is great, and I have no unusual complaints.

Cons

Subject to governmental rules/ restrictions.

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