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 61 reviews)); "Good benefits for permanent employees" ((in 38 reviews)); "good place to learn and move on" ((in 11 reviews)); "There is a Good work environment" ((in 8 reviews)); "The Supervisor was always ready to listen for suggestions that helps to improve production." ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Low pay and moral everywhere" ((in 60 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 15 reviews)); "Low salary and They had discrimination between French speaker and non" ((in 12 reviews)); "Communication is poor, attitudes are worse and the product suffers." ((in 9 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

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

1.0

Jul 21, 2017

A&P Mechanic

A&p mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They have a paycheck you can cash for goods and services.

Cons

Management, unhealthy environment and noise levels, carcinogens in the air, an us versus them mentality.

AAR Response

8y

Wanted to reach out, as phone is (630) 227-2074 here at HQ. V/R, G-Man

3.0

Jan 20, 2017

It's nice place to learn

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

very good place to get your experience.

Cons

poor pay, not very great HR,

AAR Response

8y

Thank-you for note/review. Very much appreciate. Will continue to work hard. Should you have any ideas, just send 'em my way, & I'll do my best to run it all down. Blue skies, G-Man

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