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 64 reviews)); "good benefit, professional, learning every day." ((in 37 reviews)); "Nice Coworkers clean for a factory" ((in 12 reviews)); "good place to learn and move on" ((in 10 reviews)); "stable work, friendly work environment" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Low pay and moral everywhere" ((in 58 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 16 reviews)); "Communication is poor, attitudes are worse and the product suffers." ((in 10 reviews)); "There is no training." ((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

(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).

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650 reviews

2.0

Jun 7, 2017

Supply Specialist

Aviation supply specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was an opportunity although a bad one at least it was one

Cons

Everything the HR is terrible and the Manager they hire are unqualified and limited in civilian management

AAR Response

8y

Thank-you. G-Man

1.0

Jun 3, 2017

Be Advised

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are some smart people that work there but all of them want to leave. Paid tend be be average

Cons

I wouldn't advise anyone to work here and will list out why: 1. No on boarding 2. No direction from any manager regarding goals or objectives 3. A complete white boys club (preferably with direct relation) to get into management 4. Culture is horrible, on my first day I had 5 people tell me I should leave as quick as possible

AAR Response

8y

Not sure how to respond, other than, please feel free to phone at (630) 227-2074. Thank-you. G-Man

1.0

May 24, 2017

Good for new A&P's, not Experienced A&P's.

A&p technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you are a new A&P it's a great place to get the experience. Good benefits. Relaxed working atmosphere.

Cons

If your an experienced A&P you do not need to waste your time here. Since they cannot bring in or retain experienced mechanics they are now forcing overtime for long periods of time. People come to Duluth to get Airbus experience and leave ASAP. They have hired hundreds of people since opening their doors in 2012, it's a rotating door.

AAR Response

8y

Got it. V/R, G-Man

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