Sleep deprived & overworked - Air Traffic Controller FAA Employee Review

3.0
19 Jun 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Pay and benefits are good compared to other jobs.

Cons

No life. No sleep. Negative work environment. Archaic and abusive management styles. No mentorship. No work-life balance except if you want to take the offer for “mental help.”

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5.0
13 Jan 2026
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Pros

Great goverment benefits, like holidays

Cons

Bad since shutdown due to staffing issues

4.0
21 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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