Great job, great benefits...for now - Retired ATC FAA Employee Review

3.0
7 Jun 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Constant pressure, need for quick, accurate decision-making, great benefits.

Cons

Managers with little ATC experience, possibility of ATC privatization (research what happened to Flight Service Stations).

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5.0
13 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great goverment benefits, like holidays

Cons

Bad since shutdown due to staffing issues

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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