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

Jun 25, 2022

Professional

Aircraft maintenance technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They treat their employees correctly

Cons

You are always going to conflict but the company does their best to not let that happen.

AAR Response

4y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear our employees are being treated great in the workplace! We know how important it is to create a safe and positive work environment. Our AAR Value of Work As One. Be Inclusive. continues to drive the concept of being respectful to everyone we work with.

3.0

Jun 20, 2022

Pay

Receiving lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Management is good they have an open door policy

Cons

Pay not good at all very very bad

AAR Response

4y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you feel the management is good and are able to share your thoughts and ideas in an open door environment. We know how important it is for our employees to enjoy coming to work. We continue to review our compensation practices to make sure we are competitive in the market.

4.0

Jun 8, 2022

Decent Starting Job

Aircraft technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Easy to get into - Works with its employees

Cons

- Sometimes disorganized -Management can be hit or miss

AAR Response

4y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you think AAR does what it can to help and support our employees. We know how important it is to create a culture where our people want to come to work. We will continue to do what we can to provide the structure that is needed while also still allowing flexibility in the workplace.

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