Does AAR pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, AAR employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at AAR. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at AAR?

43% of AAR employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated AAR 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at AAR?

Aircraft Mechanic (21) , Mechanic (18) , Aircraft Maintenance Technician (17) , A&P Mechanic (14) , Avionics Technician (14) , Technician (13) , Sheet Metal Mechanic (9) , Engineer (8) , Analyst (6) , Manager (6) , Pilot (6) , Program Manager (6) , Aviation Maintenance Technician (5) , Product Line Representative (5) , Production Controller (5)

What are the pros of working at AAR according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with that are dedicated and motivated each day." ((in 59 reviews)); "Good benefits for permanent employees" ((in 42 reviews)); "good place to learn and move on" ((in 11 reviews)); "stable work, friendly work environment" ((in 9 reviews)); "friendly employees at the very least" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at AAR according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and moral everywhere" ((in 59 reviews)); "Poor upper management, if they don't like you, they make it a horrible and very stressful place to work." ((in 18 reviews)); "The manager who runs the site is absent and disconnected from people." ((in 15 reviews)); "There is no training." ((in 11 reviews)); "Long Hours Unawarded" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about AAR layoffs in 2026?

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

AAR reviews

3.1

43% would recommend to a friend

(650 total reviews)

John Holmes

55% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

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AAR has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 650 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The AAR employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Luft- & Raumfahrt, Verteidigung industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

650 reviews

3.0

Jun 8, 2023

Accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work culture and cohesion

Cons

Salaries not reviewed every year

AAR Response

3y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you think our company has a great culture and our people work well together. We continue to review market data and internal compensation on an annual basis. We will share your feedback with local HR.

3.0

Jun 5, 2023

Great employees and veteran programs

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The employees are top-notch. They have OJT programs to train new mechanics and veterans can also use their GI Bill concurrently to collect their VA education benefits. The company has a lot of programs to benefit its employees both professionally and personally.

Cons

They lack qualified mechanics, as does the entire industry right now.

AAR Response

3y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time working for our company. We know how important it is to bring good people into our organization and add to our company culture. We also continue to do what we can to develop and grow our people through our global L&D program, Step Level program, Mentorship Program and Leadership Development.

3.0

May 30, 2023

Decent environment, terrible pay, bad work life balance

Quality control inspector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are okay and the work environment is tolerable.

Cons

Pay is terrible. Wages haven't kept up with cost of living.

AAR Response

3y

Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear your experience of working for AAR is not what you had hoped. We are always reviewing compensation and benefits to make sure we are competitive in the industry. We also know how important it is to provide our people with everything they need to be successful. We will share your feedback with local HR.

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