Avoid Navair if you are not a "yes man" - Reliability Engineer US Navy Employee Review

1.0
5 Sept 2016
Recommend
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Pros

I worked with some genuinely good people there, but surprise none of them were management. If you enjoy aviation, the hands on work can be rewarding. You can take vacation any time you want, no matter what your responsibilities are.

Cons

Overwhelming culture of favoritism, nepotism, and cronyism. Learning and improving is not encouraged. People refuse to help in fear of losing their jobs. Favorites are promoted everywhere to management where they abuse their power out of a thirst for respect they haven't earned. The JETT "developmental program" is merely a facade dedicated to behavioral modification for young engineers used to learning and asking questions.

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5.0
3 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

It is what you make out of it. You'll have good days and bad days. It's all dependent on your leadership. That can make or break the command. Medical is free, but can take a while to get seen. You'll meet a lot of new people and could travel around the world depending on your duty station. Education benefits and training.

Cons

Medical can take a while to get seen, unless it's an emergency. If you're single, the pay isn't that great, but you don't have to much to worry about for bills if you live on base. If you're on sea duty billet, your work life balance will be terrible.

1.0
5 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Job security is a plus with a large amount of your wage being untaxed as a married e-4.

Cons

Work/Life balance just isn't there depending on command.

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