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 2% 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 57 reviews)); "Good benefits and safe environment" ((in 37 reviews)); "Paid Holidays Off, Great Coworkers" ((in 12 reviews)); "good place to learn and move on" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great opportunities to perform different tasks" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Low pay and moral everywhere" ((in 60 reviews)); "The upper management is clueless and often purposely keep each other in the dark." ((in 18 reviews)); "The manager who runs the site is absent and disconnected from people." ((in 15 reviews)); "Communication is poor, attitudes are worse and the product suffers." ((in 9 reviews)); "There is no training." ((in 7 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

5.0

Jul 4, 2021

Advancement

Warehouse manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great advancement opportunities Open door policy

Cons

Lack of job opportunities in the north east.

AAR Response

4y

Thank you for your review. We are excited to hear you feel there are advancement opportunities. We have put a lot of programs in place to help our employees grow and develop. It is also good to know that our culture continues to promote an open door policy. We understand how important it is to make sure our employees are heard and supported!

4.0

Jun 25, 2021

Nice place to work

Buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, and flexibility. Training benefits.

Cons

I don't have an cons to write about.

AAR Response

5y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you are enjoying the benefits, flexibility and training. We know how important it is to support our employees. We will continue to do what we can to make AAR a great place to work!

3.0

Jun 24, 2021

Good Place to Learn

Aircraft mechanic ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to learn how to work on aircraft in heavy maintenance

Cons

Little to no upward movement and constantly shifting hours

AAR Response

5y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you have a chance to learn and develop new skills at AAR. We understand how important it is for us to create a culture of coaching, training and educating our people. We have some great programs in place and we continue to look at different ways for us to help our employees grow. We would encourage you to talk to your local HR for more details!

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