Not worth it even for pilot wings - Air Force Pilot US Air Force Employee Review

1.0
Mar 2, 2016
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Pros

Tricare is free government health care and several of the pay benefits are tax-free.

Cons

Terrible leadership. Core values are Integrity goes up the chain of command, self before subordinates, and cover your a__ in all we do. Deployments to the middle east are terribly mismanaged and many jobs could be done from practically any government workstation at any military base worldwide and do not require one to be spending an entire year away from family and support.

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

benefits are better than any job

Cons

lack of availability of mentorship

4.0
Jun 24, 2026
Recommend
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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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