Working at United States Air Force in Eglin AFB, FL: 6 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Eglin AFB, FL Area

"USAF has been my life for 22 years. I love it but am ready to retire and work for a great company where I can share my safety knowledge."

"I worked for the Air Force for over 7 years. If you are seeking a challenging, yet rewarding career — with endless career potential; then, join the Air Force!"

"I've worked for Air Force since 2017 as a government civilian. It's a great place to meet lots individuals with great experience and knowledge. Also, it's a place where you work along with nation's heroes shoulder to shoulder. There are plenty of opportunities for go around and learn new things, skills. Additionally, there are tremendous amount of technical schools where you can learn or practice different IT fields (networking, software engineering, cybersecurity and etc). However, just like any other government entity, there are enough drawbacks as well. Bureaucracy is being the biggest one. In order to get something done you have to go through various chains and need to get permissions from different departments before you can change, modify or request even a minor thing. Sometimes it takes ridiculous amount of time before you can successfully get your request approved and it can be very frustrating especially if time is limited."

"Good benefits... if you don't mind the hurry up and wait!"

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

"The people and the camaraderie."

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

"The constant testing of skills and egos."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Learn from each other and learn to share each other's experiences."

"Air Force - Great starting career but 20 years is not for everyone."

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

"Travel, education benefits, and experience to multiple settings."

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

"No interviews but you have to have a strong heart and mind in order to make it through Basic Training until you get to your first duty station."

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

"In today's environment, camaraderie is at a low point right now and rather than working as a team people liked working as individuals and that is no way to be successful. Additionally, younger troops not willing to work hard and sacrifice to be recognized as a true professional."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Need to consider better strategies on current war in Afghanistan and award packages need to be reviewed thoroughly so other very hard working individuals can be identified."