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 41 reviews)); "Periods of heavy overtime, great coworkers" ((in 11 reviews)); "good place to learn and move on" ((in 11 reviews)); "There is a Good work environment" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Low pay and moral everywhere" ((in 59 reviews)); "The manager who runs the site is absent and disconnected from people." ((in 19 reviews)); "The upper management is clueless and often purposely keep each other in the dark." ((in 17 reviews)); "Leadership has been there to longer and pay like crap because they do not know anything else but AAR" ((in 13 reviews)); "There is no training." ((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).

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650 reviews

3.0

Mar 5, 2014

Solid company to spend a few years at...

Finance

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Pros

Strong, well diversified company. Good company to spend a few years to get experience. I'd say the biggest thing I miss about this place is their gym and cafeteria. Caf isn't the greatest but still nice to have.

Cons

Limited opportunities to move up and advance. Low pay compared to market.

2.0

Feb 23, 2014

Lost in the sauce.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay check is always on time.

Cons

F.O.R's are moving into Indy. "Friends of Rick" Lack of advancement regardless what HR says. Buddy system gets you advanced. Constant change of upper management that results in constant changes to work schedules. Management has no interest in their employees. Thankless job. Management is reactive not proactive. AAR hire and rehire people I wouldn't let work on hot wheels, let alone an airplane. Quality mechanics are dwindling. Most docks have a doom and gloom feeling. Moral is low.

1.0

Apr 14, 2013

Horrible to be an engineer!

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A check and some good people to work with.

Cons

- Poor management. - Programs are slowing down with no new projects for young engineers. - No planning and directions are given on the spot with no explanations...

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