A Job Where You Get Real Sense of Accomplishment - Pilot US Air Force Employee Review

5.0
Jul 7, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Great sense of satisfaction that the job you are doing is important Outstanding benefits. Have had undergrad and grad school fully paid for by the AF. Great people to work with who share similar values Exciting job opportunies 30 days paid vacation a year Opportunity to live overseas and travel Guaranteed paycheck

Cons

Up or Out policy Away from home quite often Oftentimes very bureaucratic Don't believe everything you see in the commercials. Not everyone gets to be a pilot and if you want to be one it requires a lot of work Paid less than civilian counterparts

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5.0
Jun 15, 2026
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Pros

Laid back environment get your work done and you can coast.

Cons

Appraisals are off of the buddy system more often than not i.e. if you went to the same college as your supervisor you’ll likely get good scores if not good luck.

3.0
Jun 7, 2026
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Pros

Getting 2.5days of accrued leave per month is nice, which adds up over time. You can request leave whenever within your schedule and it won't be denied.

Cons

Not too much structure when it comes to squadron training. Depends on your squadron but leadership can really determine your experience.

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