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 63 reviews)); "Health benefits were good" ((in 35 reviews)); "good place to learn and move on" ((in 11 reviews)); "There is a Good work environment" ((in 10 reviews)); "Great opportunities to perform different tasks" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Low pay and moral everywhere" ((in 60 reviews)); "Poor upper management, if they don't like you, they make it a horrible and very stressful place to work." ((in 19 reviews)); "The manager who runs the site is absent and disconnected from people." ((in 15 reviews)); "Low Salary and no accountability for the actions of leaders" ((in 14 reviews)); "There is no training." ((in 10 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

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.9

Career opportunities

2.7

Culture & values

2.7

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Senior management

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).

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Reviews by job title

650 reviews

5.0

Jan 1, 2018

Accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work experience, teamwork, great work culture, opportunities for growth and ability to grow in terms of education, personal growth.

Cons

Sometimes one has to work late, long hours in order to meet deadlines.

AAR Response

8y

Greetings & Happy New Year! Thank-you for your review, as it is helpful and supports the efforts of the #InformedCandidate. I would say that #aviation is not for the timid and requires a stout heart with much optimism, along with strong financial controls. Appreciate your work! #BlueSkies friend, G-Man

2.0

Dec 11, 2017

Excellent Training Opportunity

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You'll learn about heavy aircraft maintenance, and you don't need an FAA license to start. But don't stay long. Get your license and move on as quickly as possible.

Cons

The higher ups don't care about taking care of employees, they only care about their bottom line. The GSE is garbage, the tugs leak oil creating dangerous spills, and the jackstands haven't been serviced in years. If you've got a problem with a supervisor, suck it up, because management doesn't care about your well being.

AAR Response

8y

Whoa, hold here, please. First, thank-you for post, as I am always surfacing ways to hit the after-burner on everything. Second, my pleasure to visit with you. Always on the grid at gdellinger@aarcorp.com, so pop a signal flare if you want. Also, would love to share well being items worked, including the on-site gym, Nurse Debbie, etc., as I have personally worked & uplifted. Very familiar with the Will Rogers station. #BlueSkies , g

5.0

Dec 8, 2017

Order Management

Order management representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing work environment and energy.

Cons

It can be slow at times but still an amazing place to work.

AAR Response

8y

Thank-you for your input! #BlueSkies, G-Man

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