Air Force Reserve Employee Reviews about "civilian"
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Donald Trump
52 Ratings
Pros
"Great benefits, you just have to know where to look for them" (in 37 reviews)
"Great medical benefits at a fraction of civilian cost" (in 20 reviews)
Cons
"Some people dont see the sacrifice the military makes" (in 28 reviews)
"Expected to be trained and certified like full-time active duty counterparts, but in less than half the time to accomplish everything" (in 24 reviews)
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Reviews about "civilian"
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"It was good experience."
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I worked at Air Force Reserve part-time for more than 5 years
Pros
It’s part time pay. Great medical benefits at a fraction of civilian cost. GI Bill for active duty time. Military experience.
Cons
Not much to do as a BIO reservist. Never deployed or had special duties. Go active if you want the real deal.
Pros
Get to serve while being a civilian.
Cons
Still have to be a military member.
Continue reading"Great part-time job and outstanding experience"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
I have been working at Air Force Reserve part-time
Pros
It gives the opportunity to serve while pursuing a civilian career. I was able to afford my education through them.
Cons
You do have the demands of military service outside of drill weekends and annual tour. Not necessarily a bad thing, but you must be prepared to balance both civilian and military life.
"Recruiter"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Air Force Reserve for more than 10 years
Pros
Retirement benefits after as DoD civilian
Cons
Government shut down affect pay
Continue reading- Helpful (2)
"Part time"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Air Force Reserve for more than 10 years
Pros
Great training as a segue for civilian certifications
Cons
It IS the military- which isn't a con but many people don't grasp the full concept of the Reservist's mission.
"Still serving"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I have been working at Air Force Reserve full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Continued service, discounted healthcare compared to civilian jobs, limited time commitment to access retirement benefits.
Cons
Deployments, Federal Employment Retirement Service for those in Technician Status - paying your own retirement annuity - it pays off at retirement but takes a chunk out of take home pay in the interim
Continue reading"Air Force Reserves"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I worked at Air Force Reserve part-time
Pros
The Air Force Reserves is a wonderful part-time job- working one weekend a month and 2 weeks a year, minimum. If you are chosen to be deployed for a few months, you have the opportunity to travel to new countries. While working a drill weekend, you experience the ability to keep at peek physical shape, working with people of all different backgrounds and who have different civilian work expertise. It allows you a way to contribute to your country in a huge way, and learn how to really go above and beyond while working. The following attributes carry on while not working on the base during civilian/day-to-day life: honor, respect, dedication, perseverance, team work, and more.
Cons
In order to work for any military branch, you must be able to handle high volume stress environments, strong criticism from supervisors and other authorities, working long and tedious hours, and being able to offer your best physically, educationally, and mentally.
Continue reading- Helpful (1)
"Air Force Reserve"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at Air Force Reserve part-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Instills discipline, teaches time management techniques, provides opportunities to perform at levels of responsibility that civilian companies would require much more experience for.
Cons
Work-life balance can be stressful, disconnection between senior leadership and lower enlisted ranks causes inefficiency in certain situations, some planning functions are in need of improvement.
Continue reading "Acquisitions Officer"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at Air Force Reserve part-time
Pros
It's great to be able to work on really critical Air Force systems while still working for a civilian employer and keeping your military retirement alive.
Cons
Sometimes it is hard to get the time to due your two week tour and your 24 IDTs. Also, travel expenses are not paid for IDTs
Continue reading"Great Military branch"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsI have been working at Air Force Reserve
Pros
The level of training received can lead to several civilian careers.
Cons
Depending on your career field, you may deploy overseas more than the average reservist.
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