Working at United States Air Force in Dayton, OH: 15 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Dayton, OH Area

"I've worked for the United States Air Force since 2011 and it has given me the leadership and managerial skills that I wouldn't be able to find on the civilian side. I joined because it was something bigger than me and with a greater purpose. This has been one of the best decisions I have ever made."

"Excellent, and great organization to grow"

"I have worked since July 2019 as an Aerospace Engineer in the LCMC. I enjoy the work overall as it helps the mission of the AF."

"Attempting to innovate and implement rapid change. Slowly getting there."

"it gave me many skills that i will continue to use my entire lifespan."

"Civil service is not for everyone. It wasn't for me at WPAFB, I enjoy being hands on and technical, and having some creative control over my work. This job had excellent perks, but I did not have enough creative outlet. Communication and collaboration is always a problem in defense related environments, and USAF is no exception. The greatest confounder, however, is the lack of work done in house."

"Great job, travel opportunities, great medical and education."

What do you like about working at United States Air Force?

"Endless opportunities to grow, and the benefits are the best in the U.S."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Several things can make/ break your career, so utilize all the benefits to prepare for civilian employment and have 9-12 savings before making the decision to leave."

What don't you like about working at United States Air Force?

"Service obligations and retention decided on government policies rather than performance."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Evaluate total person than regulations. This will be the most fiscally sound for all parties."

What don't you like about working at United States Air Force?

"The culture was a huge problem for me. You advance only by putting in time, not too much on how well you do the job. Salaries at the time I was there were below average as well."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Put in a strong merit based pay and promotion system. Weed out the dead wood."

What do you like about working at United States Air Force?

"I felt that the opportunity to grow is possible within any technical position."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Continue to make co-ops, have weekly status meetings."

"Not a bad balance of career, location, and family life."

What do you like about working at United States Air Force?

"Job security and serving our country."

"Excellent place to work."

"Love what I do... but ready for a change."

What do you like about working at United States Air Force?

"Sense of accomplishment and pride. Working for the betterment of individuals and the country."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be honest with your recruiter."

What don't you like about working at United States Air Force?

"Moving every two to three years is getting old after 22 years."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Use the whole person concept when looking at whom to advance."