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

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Reviews by job title

173 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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1.0

Mar 7, 2022

bad pay, no concern for employee wellfare, mid-level management is lazy/bad at their jobs

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

not unionized... thats about it

Cons

-no payscale or scale for improvement or advancement -as hiring gets harder and harder they hire people with little to no experience for more than they pay the experienced people that have to train them. and theres no benefit for taking on the responsibility of training. -if you bring up pay you'll get told their either working on it and never hear about it again, or get told to suck it up( they'll usually quit after that ) -right now the most effective way to get paid better at AAR is the leave work elsewhere for 6 months and come back and negotiate in at a better wage this place is really backwards

AAR Response

4y

Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that your experience working for AAR is not what you had hoped so far. We continue to review market data to make sure we are competitive in our industry. We also continue to find ways to make sure our people understand our performance management strategy and how to grow and develop in your role. We have an Open Door policy at AAR and we will continue to support and listen to our employees when they have something to say. We will share your feedback with local HR.

3.0

Feb 24, 2022

Idk

Mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None at the moment sorry

Cons

The pay is average at best.

AAR Response

4y

Thank you for your review. We hope that you find what you are looking for to see that AAR is a great place to work. We know how important it is to create a positive work environment for our people. We are always reviewing market data to make sure we are competitive with our pay and benefits. We are also excited about what we offer additionally such as bonus potential, 401K and growth and development opportunities. We will share your feedback with local HR.

5.0

Feb 14, 2022

Great company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great leadership, salary, opportunities, etc.

Cons

Nothing that I can think of

AAR Response

4y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you feel AAR is a great company and place to work. We pride ourselves on creating a work environment where employees love to come to work!

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