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      3.8

      71% would recommend to a friend

      (1,455 total reviews)

      Pete Buttigieg | Michael G. Whitaker | Kathryn “Katie” Thomson

      68% approve of CEO

      50% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.1

      Compensation and benefits

      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.6

      Culture & values

      3.6

      Work/Life balance

      3.3

      Senior management

      FAA has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,455 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The FAA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Gobierno y administración pública industry (3.6 stars).

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      1K reviews
      4.0
      Aug 13, 2015

      Computer Specialist

      Computer specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Low stress environment Diverse environment They take work/life balance seriously

      Cons

      No bonuses Little career growth opportunity

      4.0
      Aug 4, 2015

      ATC review

      Air traffic controller
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      It's the only job I've had where I feel like I actually did something meaningful at the end of the day. You get to play a part in helping the whole world move. There was a pilot that called back to say that I really helped him out around weather during an emergency. That was a great feeling to know that I helped him out and I've certainly never found that satisfaction or opportunity at any other job.

      Cons

      The training is long and stressful but it's meant to be that way. Also, it's shift work. That means rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays -- you're going to miss birthdays, weekend BBQ's, Thanksgiving dinners, and Christmas mornings. Get used to it.

      3.0
      Jul 30, 2015

      Traffic Management Specialist

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Very exciting job if you love being challenged. You are in the center of the entire air traffic system and eventually have an elevated understanding of how air travel actually operates. This knowledge is priceless as you can apply it to your personal travel preferences and/or habits. You will work with airline specialists, dispatchers, pilots on a daily basis, the majority of local and regional air traffic facilities based on your location. All of which gives you a solid understanding of your job. The work is very exciting when you realize that your skills actually matter to the employer and are held in high regard.

      Cons

      You're working for a US government agency. If you believe employees are individuals that should be acknowledged when performance exceeds exceptional levels, they should be rewarded or thanked for being a reliable person, and that the employer should always stand behind their team when problems or criticism arrives then you'll absolutely hate this job. You're what is affectionately known as a "warm body". You're filling an empty space somewhere and as long as the space is full then the agency feels they've done their part as an employer and carries along without you. Working for the FAA or any government agency will always feel lonely and empty.

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