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 60 reviews)); "Good benefits for permanent employees" ((in 36 reviews)); "good place to learn and move on" ((in 11 reviews)); "stable work, friendly work environment" ((in 10 reviews)); "Periods of heavy overtime, great coworkers" ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Low pay and moral everywhere" ((in 62 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 14 reviews)); "Leadership has been there to longer and pay like crap because they do not know anything else but AAR" ((in 13 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.

What are the top reviewed AAR locations?

Wood Dale , Indianapolis , Miami , Oklahoma City , Chicago , Rockford , Garden City , Melbourne , Huntsville , Goldsboro , Palm Bay , Cadillac , Duluth , Lake Charles , Clearwater , Medley , Jacksonville , Rockledge , Hot Springs , Livonia , Sacramento , Washington , Lake City , Largo , Grant , Owens Cross Roads , Woodridge , Wood River , New York , Phoenix

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 Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

650 reviews

5.0

May 1, 2023

Company is Great

Hrg

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay and Benefits, management is great

Cons

None, great company to work for

AAR Response

3y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you had a great experience working for AAR! We know how important it is to take care of our people!

1.0

Apr 18, 2023

Aviation

Aircraft mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No Pro’s maybe for the aviation students at baker.

Cons

Terrible and over all unethical

AAR Response

3y

Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear your experience working at AAR was not what you had hoped. We know how important it is to create a great place to work for our people. We take a lot of pride in all the programs we have put in place for our managers - mentorship, management training, leadership development, performance management, open door policy, coaching and feedback seminars and talent management. We will share your feedback with local HR.

1.0

Apr 18, 2023

Politics and Pay

Aircraft mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some of the people you work with are good.

Cons

I started at the company several years ago. The pay has not increased with the rising inflation, or basic cost of living. Most recent "pay raise" worked out to be a 2.4% pay cut, with the above factors. I am currently making $2 more than when I started, almost 5 years ago. Management, from Leads up, all play the political game, and if they don't like you, you will know. The Good 'Ol Boy Club is alive and well. 0/10. Would not recommend.

AAR Response

3y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you are working with some good people. We know how important it is to create a work environment where our employees want to come to work. We continue to review market data to make sure we are competitive in the industry. We will make sure to share your feedback with local HR.

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