Good work environment, but very little upward mobility - Electronics Engineer US Air Force Employee Review

3.0
Apr 21, 2011
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Pros

Great stability and benefits such as paid time off, health care, etc. Great opportunity for junior engineers to gain experience in a variety of fields. Job diversity is very good.

Cons

Upward mobility is very limited, seems like self starters and highly productive employees have a difficult time advancing their careers. Career advancement is more about training than experience or proficiency. Extremely limited opportunities for those interested in staying in engineering rather than transitioning to management. Limited compensation increases for senior engineers.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

Teaches you a trade while paying you. Social appreciation. Purpose. If you have no idea what you want to do with your life especially as far as a career goes, run to a recruiter. Regardless of whereever you come from a military career is your stepping stone into middle class and up living and career opportunity.

Cons

Every extra dollar you attempt to make beyond your rank will require more work than you will be paid to do. The real payoff monetarily you get from competing in the military will come in to play during your post life. Confidence, courage, accountability, etc are not standard attributes in people at all.

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