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

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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

Dec 7, 2017

Nothing but great experiences in my early career.

Repair specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people to work with that are dedicated and motivated each day. Wonderful newly renovated office too. A lot of people to network with.

Cons

A little low starting salary. 2 weeks starting PTO is average. Nothing else comes to mind for concerns with the company.

AAR Response

8y

Greetings, & thank-you for your words, as always working to be #DoingItRight . Happy landings friend, G-Man

4.0

Dec 1, 2017

Good company - getting even better

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cool, newly renovated HQ near O'Hare Opportunities for advancement once you prove yourself On a strong growth trajectory so opportunities will increase Aviation industry is global & growing so good future

Cons

Not downtown Need to be proactive to stand out Could be more diverse

AAR Response

8y

Greetings, and thank-you for your review. Very much appreciate, & will absolutely uplift your guidance to leaders, as we #WorkAsOne . Oh, and we are working the "stand out" strategy; always pushing ahead with a certain energy & vibrancy. #BlueSkies friend! g

5.0

Nov 29, 2017

Review of working at AAR Corp

Business development executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company who value both staff and customers.

Cons

No real cons identified whilst working at AAR.

AAR Response

8y

Thank-you for your review! Straight ahead, G-Man

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