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 42 reviews)); "Periods of heavy overtime, great coworkers" ((in 13 reviews)); "good place to learn and move on" ((in 10 reviews)); "QC Department is a great team." ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Low pay and moral everywhere" ((in 61 reviews)); "The upper management is clueless and often purposely keep each other in the dark." ((in 17 reviews)); "The manager who runs the site is absent and disconnected from people." ((in 17 reviews)); "There is no training." ((in 9 reviews)); "Communication is poor, attitudes are worse and the product suffers." ((in 8 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

(173 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

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Reviews by job title

173 reviews

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1.0

Apr 18, 2023

Politics and Pay

Aircraft mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some of the people you work with are good.

Cons

I started at the company several years ago. The pay has not increased with the rising inflation, or basic cost of living. Most recent "pay raise" worked out to be a 2.4% pay cut, with the above factors. I am currently making $2 more than when I started, almost 5 years ago. Management, from Leads up, all play the political game, and if they don't like you, you will know. The Good 'Ol Boy Club is alive and well. 0/10. Would not recommend.

AAR Response

3y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you are working with some good people. We know how important it is to create a work environment where our employees want to come to work. We continue to review market data to make sure we are competitive in the industry. We will make sure to share your feedback with local HR.

4.0

Feb 20, 2023

Contractor in Afghanistan

Crew chief

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the hiring process was fairly easy and quick.

Cons

comparatively low pay and time off.

2.0

Nov 19, 2022

GOOD GIG FOR OVERSEAS CONTRACTING

Data entry

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good to be in the bottom of the rung in the workplace. Just do your job well and limit expectations that others will also do well. Vacation scheme was ok. Work hours are decent.

Cons

Extremely difficult to get a salary raise even with work justification and supervisor support.

AAR Response

3y

Thank you for your response. We are happy to hear you thought the work hours and PTO were good. We remain excited about the growth and development opportunities our employees have available to them. This includes ongoing check-ins that provide coaching and feedback, 1:1 skill development and career planning sessions, global learning and development program, and visibility with work and special projects. All of these help our employees to try and accomplish where they want to go in their career.

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