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 65 reviews)); "Health benefits were good" ((in 36 reviews)); "Periods of heavy overtime, great coworkers" ((in 13 reviews)); "There is a Good work environment" ((in 10 reviews)); "good place to learn and move on" ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Low pay and moral everywhere" ((in 61 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 no accountability for the actions of leaders" ((in 13 reviews)); "Leadership has been there to longer and pay like crap because they do not know anything else but AAR" ((in 13 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

4.0

Jul 31, 2022

Good company

Standards officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great HR support world wide

Cons

Long rotations, difficulty getting home during covid

AAR Response

3y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear Human Resources is available to support your needs. We know how important it is to make sure you have a voice. We will continue to do what we can to create a place with work-life balance. We wish you the best of luck in your next role.

4.0

Jul 29, 2022

Great company to work for.

Senior quality engineer iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Corporation is strong in the industry.

Cons

Nothing really bad to say.

AAR Response

3y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you think AAR is strong in the industry. We are doing what we can to take care of our people and help grow the business. We wish you the best of luck in your next role!

4.0

Jul 25, 2022

Great place to work

Avionics technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of learning opportunities Great teamwork

Cons

Lack of recognition to employees Low pay

AAR Response

3y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you have the chance to learn. We know how important it is to make sure you are growing as a professional. We also love the team based culture we have at AAR! We will continue to work with our leaders to make sure you receive the right amount of praise for all the hard work you do. We will continue to review market data to make sure we are staying competitive in our industry.

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