Does AAR pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, AAR employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at AAR. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at AAR?

45% 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, 2.8 for culture and values and 3.0 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 benefit, professional, learning every day." ((in 37 reviews)); "Nice Coworkers clean for a factory" ((in 12 reviews)); "good place to learn and move on" ((in 11 reviews)); "friendly employees at the very least" ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Low pay and moral everywhere" ((in 60 reviews)); "The manager who runs the site is absent and disconnected from people." ((in 16 reviews)); "The upper management is clueless and often purposely keep each other in the dark." ((in 15 reviews)); "Low salary and They had discrimination between French speaker and non" ((in 12 reviews)); "Leadership has been there to longer and pay like crap because they do not know anything else but AAR" ((in 12 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

3.2

45% would recommend to a friend

(650 total reviews)

John Holmes

59% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

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AAR has an employee rating of 3.2 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

Mar 14, 2018

No solid hours

Support mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get the experience you need for bigger companies without needing a&p licences

Cons

The work hours aren't solid and if you have no plane then you have no work and no paycheck. This job isn't stable.

AAR Response

8y

Hey friend- Thanks for the note. Working the Support Tech role is not for the timid, as hours can be dynamic, realizing many times we are on the front end of aircraft induction. I do think there is stability (especially right now) with customers preparing fleets for Summer flying season. Oh, & get those A&P ratings. George T. Baker, National Aviation Academy, Embry-Riddle, & Broward, all are excellent 147 schools. They know me & the Company. Blue skies, & let's keep turning those wrenches! V/R, G-Man

4.0

Oct 24, 2017

support technician

Support technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

very good work ethic. I want to work there

Cons

none yet. I want a company where i can further my skills

AAR Response

8y

Thank-you for your review, as very much appreciate. Amped to have you on the #DoingItRight #FamilyStrong Team. #BlueSkies from HQ, G-Man

4.0

Oct 19, 2017

Manager at AAR

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Challenging work - Opportunities for advancement - Majority of the employees are a true reflection of the company values - Talented employees and leadership

Cons

I do not have any at this time.

AAR Response

8y

Greetings, and thank-you for your review. Together, let's keep #DoingItRight ! Straight ahead, G-Man

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