Good benefits, pay is hit or miss depending on where you go, culture/ staffing horrible - Air Traffic Control Specialist FAA Employee Review

2.0
Oct 31, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Access to Federal benefits like insurance and pension, pretty leave accruals (though spot leave is impossible to come by at most facilities)

Cons

The worst controllers are the ones who get promoted. High probability to get stuck in an awful facility, both locations and people.

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5.0
Mar 4, 2026
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Pros

Usually very lenient and peaceful. People are great

Cons

They are very strict on certain areas. There are some managers who have power trips

5.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Diverse technical problems, good work life balance, ability to move around

Cons

Sometimes slow paced sometimes extremely fast paced, slow learning curve

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