Pros
DRS C3A is full of a bunch of great workers. Sure, there are bad apples in every bunch, but the overall majority are great. Lately, things have been tough for this location. The majority of the staff has been furloughed but making the best of it. The President has been and is the rock of this location. He continues to do all he can to protect his people and ensure their timely return to work, all while continuing to accomplish the client's needed goals and operational readiness. There are also a few members of his staff that are still working and doing all they can to make this tough time a bit easier. The crew members that are still working are doing what they can as well to help their furloughed brothers and sisters. -This location has a great sense of brotherhood and for the most part works well together. -Again, the President is a HUGE plus and has an outstanding level of integrity. -[Immediate and current] HR staff is outstanding for the amount of work they have to deal with. -The standards of the crew members are second to none. Very meticulous. -Some room for advancement.
Cons
-Although there is SOME room for advancement there's a salary cap for each position. -Topside and administrative positions get more of a salary than the worker bees for the most part. -There are a few bad apples in the supervisory and upper management positions. Over my years at this company there has been a few in upper management that has the potential to drive this company's success downward. Over time there have been MANY program efficiency proposals made by VERY experienced and credible people and even after approval, the implementation and running processes are gutted thus completely negating any improvements. -When employees take it upon themselves to raise money to help less fortunate employees it is frowned upon, but only by a very select few though. -Job card times have ridiculous time allotments that jobs are supposed to be properly completed in. There needs to be more consultation with the mechanics rather than seemingly throwing in times that look appealing to the client. -A few bad apples in very key positions. -Outlook for this location not that good if changes aren't vetted and dealt with. -A lot of bureaucratic red tape to deal with even with the simplest of repairs. -Favoritism shown to the paper shufflers on the floor. -No accountability when mid to upper management makes huge, costly errors.