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 63 reviews)); "Good benefits for permanent employees" ((in 42 reviews)); "Paid Holidays Off, Great Coworkers" ((in 11 reviews)); "good place to learn and move on" ((in 11 reviews)); "The Supervisor was always ready to listen for suggestions that helps to improve production." ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Low pay and moral everywhere" ((in 58 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 16 reviews)); "Low salary and They had discrimination between French speaker and non" ((in 15 reviews)); "There is no training." ((in 11 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).

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650 reviews

4.0

Feb 28, 2022

Great Company / Dynamic Contract

Pilot

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

AAR WASS is a fast paced and high paying company. I highly recommend working here.

Cons

The contract is at the mercy of the customer, so what seems like unreliability in terms of job offers and stability, is really the fluidity of direction from that customer.

AAR Response

4y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you feel AAR is a great company and place to work. We pride ourselves on creating a work environment where employees love to come to work! We will share your feedback with local HR on the work-life balance.

3.0

Feb 24, 2022

Idk

Mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None at the moment sorry

Cons

The pay is average at best.

AAR Response

4y

Thank you for your review. We hope that you find what you are looking for to see that AAR is a great place to work. We know how important it is to create a positive work environment for our people. We are always reviewing market data to make sure we are competitive with our pay and benefits. We are also excited about what we offer additionally such as bonus potential, 401K and growth and development opportunities. We will share your feedback with local HR.

5.0

Feb 24, 2022

Absolutely amazing

Medical assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

An absolutely amazing place to work

Cons

None that I can think of at the moment

AAR Response

4y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you feel AAR is a great company and place to work. We pride ourselves on creating a work environment where employees love to come to work! We will share your feedback with HR on the policies to review.

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