Air Traffic Controller Review - Air Traffic Control Specialist FAA Employee Review

4.0
3 Aug 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Can virtually live anywhere. Career progression is easy. Good benefits. Backed by the union.

Cons

It's government agency so its run slowly. Takes forever to get anything done. Printer broke, says it takes 6 months to fix. Random drugs and alcohol screenings.

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5.0
13 Jan 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great goverment benefits, like holidays

Cons

Bad since shutdown due to staffing issues

4.0
21 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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