NSA was a fun place to work once I got past a few nuances, but every company has those. The QOL is really up to the individual. You're on the road for 7-8 months straight living out of a suitcase. You're given a daily per dium in addition to salary to cover motel/food each day. I shared rooms/cars with the other guys and ended up stashing a good amount of cash during my time there. The boss tries to run with as little risk as possible, and maintenance on the planes is a high priority. The planes show their age, but they're not going to fall out of the sky. I got 600 hours during my season there. If you have any more questions let me know. I typed up a document a couple years ago for a guy that got hired there to give him the scoop on the whole operation, so if you want it, let me know.