Rewarding Work & Great Benefits - Anonymous employee Air Force Test Center Employee Review

The Air Force Test Center is a mission-driven organization with leadership that truly listens and responds to its workforce. Innovation is not just welcomed here, it’s actively encouraged across the enterprise, creating an environment where ideas can flourish and employees feel empowered to make meaningful contributions. The alignment between organizational structure and mission priorities is strong, and there are real opportunities to engage in strategic planning and process improvement that impact national defense.

While the location is somewhat remote and the climate can be challenging due to heat and dryness, these factors are environmental and not reflective of the organization itself. However, they may affect lifestyle preferences or access to amenities for some employees. Public transportation options are limited, so commuting typically requires a personal vehicle.

Working at Edwards AFB is like visiting a small city. There are over 15,000 people assigned here in various jobs just like any other town of this size. Whether an engineer, carpenter, jet engine mechanic or child-care specialist there is a position for you. It is a chance to see Aerospace history flying every day in the skies above. This is truly the place where the "right stuff" has been invented, tested and perfected for decades. Lots of different jobs for everyone. I've enjoyed my 21 years here and couldn't think of a better place to work, except maybe the beach! I've seen space shuttle landings, the B-2 and C-17 when they were brand new and still being tested. Currently we have the F-22, F-35 and B-21 flying our skies daily!

It is kind of remote but that also means a lot of urban type problems don't happen here either. Real estate costs are kind of high if you are coming here from another state. If you are coming from Los Angeles then this is a bargain comparatively speaking.