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

2.0

Oct 18, 2017

Loyalty

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is a job. Do interesting things in interesting places.

Cons

Loyalty is with shareholders and not with employees.

AAR Response

8y

Good Monday evening from AAR HQ- First, thank-you for post, as do appreciate candor. Vital that all policies & ops are followed, especially around the type of missions we work & support. Do understand "job" note, & agree that work is always interesting. Saw that the first time I engaged with the workforce, back in the day. Making a tight turn into "Loyalty" , as on a personal level, have found loyalty to employees & shareholders/stakeholders, always pointing North. In fact, willing to share my personal proof points with colleagues, as we do #WorkAsOne , so please feel free to reach out. Work out of WD. Promise to continue to drive #OwnIt . #BlueSkies for the #InformedCandidate & let's keep Fix 'em & Fly 'em! V/R, G-Man #gdrecruit #DoingItRight #TipsStrategiesInsights

4.0

Oct 13, 2017

BP. Business Development

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working environment and professional personnel.

Cons

Benefits not industry standard. Improve work environment.

AAR Response

8y

Got it, & thank-you for the review. Will keep pushing straight ahead, yet believe that we are best when the back is to the wall. Just my two cents. Blue skies, G-Man

5.0

Oct 9, 2017

Aviation Services

Aviation services

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great entrepreneurial culture. Supports new ideas and empowers individual to pursue them. Growing number of women in leadership roles. Best of class industry.

Cons

Company operates lean. Should consider adding more support admin services to support operations & growth.

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