ATC - Air Traffic Controller FAA Employee Review

4.0
1 Jan 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great salary with great benefits. Retirement is at 56 yrs old. Holiday pay are the best with double pay and if you have to work Sundays you get an extra 25%.

Cons

The workforce is understaffed. The hiring process is very slow and getting fully certified takes about two years.

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5.0
10 Oct 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

A great opportunity to work with airlines and in advancing the safety mission of the FAA. Also, excellent benefits and quality of work life balance.

Cons

No cons to report as this is a dream job!

4.0
21 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible work hours, great team to work with

Cons

Telework opportunities no longer available, short staffing (hiring freezes and long application processes) result in heavy workloads

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