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)); "Good benefits for permanent employees" ((in 42 reviews)); "Paid Holidays Off, Great Coworkers" ((in 11 reviews)); "good place to learn and move on" ((in 11 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 58 reviews)); "Poor upper management, if they don't like you, they make it a horrible and very stressful place to work." ((in 18 reviews)); "The manager who runs the site is absent and disconnected from people." ((in 16 reviews)); "Low salary and They had discrimination between French speaker and non" ((in 15 reviews)); "There is no training." ((in 11 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

Jul 15, 2021

Not bad at all.

Aircraft mechanic ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work/Rest schedule. Pay while Oconus. Travel benefits.

Cons

Lack of guidance. Unclear instructions.

AAR Response

4y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you have enjoyed your work schedule and your pay/benefits. Our goal is to continue to do what we can to make it a good experience for our people. That is why we encourage and support the development of our managers through all the training programs we have available. We understand how important it is for our managers and employees to develop a strong relationship!

4.0

Jun 25, 2021

Nice place to work

Buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, and flexibility. Training benefits.

Cons

I don't have an cons to write about.

AAR Response

5y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you are enjoying the benefits, flexibility and training. We know how important it is to support our employees. We will continue to do what we can to make AAR a great place to work!

2.0

May 18, 2021

Lots of disorganization

Avionics technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy money depending on what job you have

Cons

Only care about paperwork and desk job employees

AAR Response

5y

Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear your employment with AAR was not what you expected. We know our employees are the foundation of our company's success. We continue to look for ways to ensure the safety and health of our employees is at the highest level. We will make sure to share your feedback with local HR.

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