Question 1

Is US Air Force a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

US Air Force has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 32,496 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 79% of employees would recommend working at US Air Force to a friend and 65% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about US Air Force have been left by employees working as Senior Operations Manager, Retired Military and Fleet Manager.

Question 2

Does US Air Force pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, US Air Force employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at US Air Force. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at US Air Force?

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79% of US Air Force employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated US Air Force 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Air Force?

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Security Forces (419), Crew Chief (387), Avionics Technician (358), E5 - Air Force - Staff Sergeant (329), Program Manager (322), Officer (316), Intelligence Analyst (292), Aircraft Mechanic (289), Enlisted Military (272), Superintendent (250), E4 - Air Force - Senior Airman (228), Pilot (209), E7 - Air Force - Master Sergeant (180), Aircraft Maintenance Technician (177), Project Manager (170)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at US Air Force according to real employee reviews?

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"Benefits are great and long lasting if you stay in long enough for VA be if it’s & GI bill" ((in 4181 reviews)); "Good pay and benifits for a job that can be done right out of high school." ((in 1256 reviews)); "Job Security and traveling on tdys are great" ((in 1068 reviews)); "The Air Force is great for people looking for a structured life style and for direction in life." ((in 1061 reviews)); "This is a great opportunity to serve your country and do great things for your nation." ((in 909 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at US Air Force according to real employee reviews?

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"There can be long hours and extended periods where you are away from your family." ((in 1496 reviews)); "Move often and a range of good and bad leadership" ((in 1185 reviews)); "Deployments and possibly long hours away from family." ((in 601 reviews)); "absolutely ridiculous hours no work life balance consumes your entire life" ((in 381 reviews)); "If you have poor management they do not hold people accountable and that can become a very frustrating situation." ((in 295 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about US Air Force layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about US Air Force layoffs and their outlook for job security at US Air Force in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed US Air Force locations?

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San Antonio, Washington, Las Vegas, Colorado Springs, Tucson, Dayton, Oklahoma City, Hampton, Tampa, Eglin AFB, Travis AFB, Hurlburt Field, Hill AFB, Nellis AFB, Charleston, Beale AFB, Los Angeles, Warner Robins, Scott AFB, Albuquerque, Anchorage, Dover, Langley AFB, Omaha, Barksdale AFB, Tinker AFB, Honolulu, Fort Meade, Offutt AFB, Montgomery

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