Does FAA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, FAA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at FAA. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at FAA?

71% of FAA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated FAA 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at FAA?

Air Traffic Control Specialist (153) , Air Traffic Controller (122) , Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (47) , Aviation Safety Inspector (40) , Management and Program Analyst (33) , ATC Specialist (29) , Aerospace Engineer (29) , ATSS FG-2101 (28) , Intern (24) , Engineer (23) , Civil Engineer (20) , Program Manager (20) , Manager (17) , Air Traffic Controller Trainee (14) , Computer Specialist (14)

What are the pros of working at FAA according to real employee reviews?

"benefits are great and day to day work is great" ((in 197 reviews)); "Pay is good but not great unless you are a controller or have been in for a while." ((in 155 reviews)); "Great people that care about aviation and the work they do." ((in 65 reviews)); ""Job security" is great and once you know what you are supposed to do you can then explore other areas or job functions." ((in 48 reviews)); "Good work environment and welfare place." ((in 29 reviews))

What are the cons of working at FAA according to real employee reviews?

"Management is incompetent and often take the path of least resistance to progress their own careers." ((in 56 reviews)); "bureaucracy Upper management is on their own power trip, often forget to do their actual JOB." ((in 16 reviews)); "I had seen where other reviews pointed out poor leadership caused by people being promoted due to poor performance." ((in 13 reviews)); "Shift work or rotating schedule." ((in 13 reviews)); "Like most of the federal government, communication with other agencies is sometimes faulty." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about FAA redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about FAA redundancy and their outlook for job security at FAA in 2026.

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Good work life balance for work

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Many charts to review and communication is important

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