U.S. Air Force Employer Reviews

The heirarchy is greatly flawed and awards and promotions are almost always based on the good 'ole boy system. There is a lot of waste and morale seems to be low.

Protected priority resources. The property for which they are on, and the personnel that work around them.

A typical work day is full of excitement and challenges. I enjoy every moment of the changing young adults lives.

I have learned everyone is not the same. Each person has their individual way of doing things and that does not make it wrong or right.

I enjoy working with others and I like the idea of setting my on plan and working it through.

The – more... most enjoyable part of my job is seeing the difference I make in someones life. – less

Patrolling, proving security duties, and maintaining highest level of security for top priority Senior Leaders.

Long hours at times. Can be a high-stress job, depending on the position.

Directed workers in transportation. Enforced safety rules and regulations. I learned discipline and leadership skills.The most enjoyable part of the job was going to work everyday and knowing I provided a crucial supportive role to the department of defense.

Excellent benefits, Outstanding People, Great interaction, programs that were second to none.

On plane repair of all communication and navigation discrepancies on 26 plus KC-10s with strict deadlines due to mission requirement s.
• Train Reservists and Active Duty in the proficiency of communication navigation troubleshooting and repair in accordance with technical orders and FAA regulations.
• Interrogate, load, COMSEC to IFF (Identification – more... Friend Foe) transponder, in order to keep crews and passengers safe against threats.
• Troubleshoot all systems down to component level and in some cases down to relays and finally wires and circuits.
• Conduct all system updates to comply with FAA regulations.
• Conduct all general maintenance on KC-10, for example oil levels, tires and plane configurations.
• Repair and replace antennas and panels on the KC-10 – less

Roll call was at 0700 - 0730. During roll call we would receive our work assignments for the day. Once we were released to the maintenance floor I would gather my 5 man team together, and start prioritizing the maintenance action that were required to be accomplished that day. We would break for lunch around 1100 and return at 1200 sharp. We would then – more... continue to work until all requirements for that day were met. Throughout the day I would work along side my team unless I had any administrative or disciplinary duties that required my attention. I was also in charge of our data integrity program. At the end of the day before I went home I would review all our maintenance data to ensure our records were accurate. I learned a great deal of mechanical skills along with my unmatched teamwork and management skills. I was also able to communicate well with my upper management to ensure we had the tools and equipment required to accomplish the job, As well as ensure those who deserved recognition received it. My co-workers were a great diverse group of people from all over the country. Because of this I have acquired an invaluable skill set of being able to work in a diverse work environment. The hardest part of my job there was the extremely high demands on my time. I would be pulled in multiple different directions. Because of this I learned how to efficiently and accurately perform multiple tasks at once. The best part of my job was the sense of accomplishment I would get watching an aircraft that I just fixed taking off to accomplish a mission knowing me and my team was the reason it was all possible. – less

The Air Force has treated me very well. Unfortunately, I have been stuck in a job for 10 years that does not fulfill my desires. I have inspected and repaired support equipment such as diesel generators, air compressors, nitrogen carts, air conditioners, heaters, etc. While I learned a lot about these pieces of equipment, I hope to take my skills in – more... leadership, supervision, program management, attention to detail, and communication -- just to name a few -- to a new company in the financial field. – less

Great Job, glad I could serve my country for more than 20 years

It's a great opportunity for those willing to serve. It's hard work but worth it. Be prepared to travel.

Elwood would call me to complete long term or short term work assignments for production or assembly

learned all about IT support and troubleshooting software and hardware.

Highly recommend this to everyone! I learned many great things through the Air Force, and it gave me a career advancement that nothing else can compare to.

As an aircraft mechanic, there were long hours and a lot of work but it was always worth it to see your jet in the air.

Daily work consisted of filing daily paperwork, answering phone calls an accommodating aircraft movement and providing guidance, electronically tracking aircraft, communicating with multiple agencies via the handheld radio, communicating construction projects with management, monitoring personnel movement and aircraft for safety. Keeping up with a high – more... pace traffic movement. Providing the best customer service for walk-in clientele. Being emergency response for aircraft inbound or outbound. Training new hires in daily operations. Updating regulations for training and work environment. Completed daily inspection of all personnel and aircraft movement areas to ensure safety and within compliance of FAA regulations. – less

Worked on the flight-line on cargo planes, C130
learned troubleshooting as well as tools
co-workers were hard-working and dependable

i was a trainee in the active duty side of the airforce and it was just a awesome time loved the life and would go back in a heart beat

This is a great career for those who start off unsure of what they want to do. Will allow you to go to school without inquiring any debt and still earning a nice paycheck.

The only negatives I found in my time was management is usually underqualified for their position and learned to lead from a manual instead of having those traits naturally. Second, – more... its hard to start a family and maintain that steady balance of work and home life due to deployments and other travel requirements. – less