Unrelenting Unmanaged Mess - Air Traffic Control Specialist FAA Employee Review

2.0
7 Nov 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Retirement Pension, Depending on Facility pay that's worth the work. Some good people stuck in a horrible system. Breaks I guess.

Cons

Overtime because of staffing issues. NATCA is essentially apart if the FAA now. Large amount unhappy about where they are at. Operations at mid level facilities are close to failing. As a CPC doesnt get better. Training and personnel issues will get ignored. So many operational issues go unaddressed. Horrible efficiency in every way for aircraft movement down to personnel issues. Smaller facilities have somewhat of a toxic culture. Pay doesn't scale to traffic load enough. Need a close to $40k-70k increase across the board for all facilities. This place is agency is going down the tubes quick. Bottom line is they will treat you like this is your only option in life. If you are unhappy and need change don't settle.

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5.0
10 Oct 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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