Pay is good, but not for what we do. - Air Traffic Control Specialist FAA Employee Review

3.0
Jun 6, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The pay is good by many standards, good pension at the end, good insurance.

Cons

Terrible work hours, terrible manning, some places have mandatory 6 day work weeks, little opportunity for promotion, very political. No flight benefits or discounts. Union does a poor job negotiating for it's employees.

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Pros

Usually very lenient and peaceful. People are great

Cons

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4.0
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Pros

The mission is fantastic and the clients are good to work with in the agency.

Cons

Management changes with each administration with varying results

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