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3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(405 total reviews)

Pete Buttigieg | Michael G. Whitaker | Kathryn “Katie” Thomson

72% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

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4.0
Oct 19, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It’s government work. There’s job security in, at least that is until the government decides to shutdown then you must show up to work without receiving a paycheck because you’re considered an essential employee.

Cons

Our union, NATCA, doesn’t fight hard enough on negotiating for a better contract with equitable pay for the line of work we do and the stresses and pressure that come along with the profession. Also, the agency has been understaffed for years, thus forcing mandatory overtime throughout the years causing controller burnout.

4.0
Sep 29, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Pretty great instructors and want you to succeed - Very interesting field with lots of professional growth opportunities - Pay is pretty great - Housing and Meals are paid for by the academy. - Fellow trainees will be VERY beneficial

Cons

- The job is tough and simply isn't for most people. - Certain instructors can be a lot harsher than others and you have to learn to focus on their feedback. - Job placement location after 3 months in OKC is uncertain. - Academy food isn't good for the most part. - I didn't make it past the academy but to my understanding the work-life balance for this job is very poor.

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