US Air Force reviews

4.1

79% would recommend to a friend

(31,294 total reviews)
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Gen. David L. Goldfein

81% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

US Air Force has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 31,294 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The US Air Force employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Regierung & öffentliche Verwaltung industry (3.6 stars).

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3.0
Oct 24, 2024
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Pros

The pay and benefits are great. There are always opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you work hard, show up on time, and are eager to learn, you will do just fine.

Cons

Moving every 2-4 years can be difficult, especially if you have a spouse that works. Depending on your position you may deploy more often than others (every year or every other year on average). The higher up in rank you get the less opportunities for assignments there are. You can be denied career opportunities (training, assignments) for being too persistent or not persistent enough. Mental health treatment is feared as service members don't want to get coded or med boarded so it often gets over looked. Toxic leadership is rampant and there is definitely favoritism for those who volunteer all of the time over those who k ow their job, do it well, and are decent leaders.

5.0
Feb 18, 2024
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Pros

Pros: • Lifted Out of Poverty: Joining the Air Force dramatically changed my life. It increased my socioeconomic status and offered me a stable and rewarding career. • Personal and Professional Growth: The service has strengthened me in numerous areas, enhancing both my character and my professional skills. • Education Opportunities: With tuition assistance, I completed my undergraduate degree in Clinical Health Science from GWU and am currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Health, all financed by the Air Force. • Global Exposure: Serving has allowed me to live and travel across the globe, experiencing diverse cultures and working in varied environments. • NATO Partnerships: I’ve had the unique opportunity to work alongside NATO partners, broadening my understanding of international military collaboration. • Networking: Working with a plethora of professionals, including doctors, pilots, and flight surgeons, has expanded my professional network and enriched my experience. • Family Benefits: The GI Bill secures my son’s college education, providing him with an excellent headstart in life.

Cons

Cons: • Bureaucracy: As with any large organization, navigating bureaucratic challenges is part of the job, though manageable. • Leadership Variability: While most leadership experiences have been positive, there have been a few less-than-ideal leaders along the way. Conclusion: Despite the occasional bureaucratic hurdle and the rare encounter with less effective leaders, my time in the Air Force has been overwhelmingly positive. The benefits, opportunities, and experiences have far outweighed the drawbacks. I am deeply grateful for everything the Air Force has offered me and my family. It’s an experience I would highly recommend to anyone seeking personal growth, education, and the chance to make a difference both at home and abroad.

3.0
Feb 7, 2024
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Pros

For someone looking to just warm a chair, do the bare minimum, and go home at 4, this is a perfect place to be. When starting, you get some decent training, depending on your career field, then either get tired of not enough work or watch YouTube/facebook all day.

Cons

This is not the place for innovators or those with a drive to achieve something every day. If you go overseas, there is always a manning shortage and a lot of work needing to be done, resulting in fulfilling work, but the stateside is a waste of taxpayer money. Civilians who have been in place for decades, more often than not, prefer nothing to do so they can be retired in a cush office outside their home. Some are great, but most are leeches on the government welfare system, the DoD.

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