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 61 reviews)); "Good benefits for permanent employees" ((in 38 reviews)); "good place to learn and move on" ((in 11 reviews)); "There is a Good work environment" ((in 8 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 60 reviews)); "The upper management is clueless and often purposely keep each other in the dark." ((in 17 reviews)); "The manager who runs the site is absent and disconnected from people." ((in 15 reviews)); "Low salary and They had discrimination between French speaker and non" ((in 12 reviews)); "Communication is poor, attitudes are worse and the product suffers." ((in 9 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

1.0

Sep 27, 2022

Employment overview

Quality assurance engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Global company with opportunities internationally. Great place to gain initial job experience within aviation industry

Cons

Minimal opportunity for growth. Lack of company structure.

AAR Response

3y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that you thought AAR was a great place to gain experience. We are excited about all the career development opportunities we have available such as a global learning and development program, mentorship program, on-the-job (OJT), 1:1 skill development and career planning, and special projects. We will continue to make sure all of our employees know about these.

3.0

Sep 20, 2022

20 years

Senior repair specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hours were great and cafeteria food was good. It was nice in beginning because the upper management cared but in the last 10 years they didn’t.

Cons

Some departments don’t train properly and salary is not compatible with the market. They always want to pay you on the lower spectrum.

AAR Response

3y

Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear your experience at the end was not what you had hoped. We know how important it is for our managers to build relationships with their employees. That is why we continue to support our learning and development program, open door policy, 1:1 coaching, management training, leadership development and mentorship program. All of these help our managers be the best they can be and allow our employees the chance to be a part of a great culture. We will share your feedback with local HR.

4.0

Sep 19, 2022

Good

Aircraft maintenance technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overtime is a lot and lots of things to learn.

Cons

Pay is low than other companies.

AAR Response

3y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you are busy with work and have a great chance to learn inside the AAR organization. We strive to create a culture where all of our employees can grow and develop. We continue to review our compensation program on a consistent basis. We want to make sure we remain competitive in the market and industry.

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