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

3.0
6 Jun 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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5.0
10 Oct 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

A great opportunity to work with airlines and in advancing the safety mission of the FAA. Also, excellent benefits and quality of work life balance.

Cons

No cons to report as this is a dream job!

4.0
21 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible work hours, great team to work with

Cons

Telework opportunities no longer available, short staffing (hiring freezes and long application processes) result in heavy workloads

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