The thruster is situational, and with the maps set up the way they are, it's not good in the environment. It's also hard to navigate properly for optimal positioning.
Maybe it's just a preference, but I like using this AA with the Suppressor. When you either need to get away or close the gap fast it does help at the expense of some lost time shooting. I've even blitzed a guy trying to hop and bash me by Thrusting under his feet.