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 40 reviews)); "Periods of heavy overtime, great coworkers" ((in 12 reviews)); "good place to learn and move on" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great opportunities to perform different tasks" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Low pay and moral everywhere" ((in 62 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 14 reviews)); "Long Hours Unawarded" ((in 8 reviews)); "There is no training." ((in 7 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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3.0

Nov 11, 2020

Good

Aircraft mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not a terrible place to work

Cons

Low pay and bad benefits

AAR Response

5y

Thank you for your review. We know that the aviation industry is very competitive when it comes to compensation and benefits. We will continue to do our best to make sure we are in line with what the market tells us. Our goal is to continue to provide employees a great place to work with all the best pay, benefits, resources, and perks to go with!

4.0

Sep 24, 2020

Great but pay can be better

Quality assurance analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Professional Development, benefits, and tuition reimbursement

Cons

Hourly pay can be better

AAR Response

5y

Thank you for your review. It is positive to see that you were happy with a lot of the programs AAR had to offer. We are also always trying make sure our compensation strategy stays competitive within the location of our business units and the industry. We will make sure to share this feedback with the local HR team.

3.0

Sep 7, 2020

LGs

Gear inspector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good for first job in aviation

Cons

No room for growth poor pay rate

AAR Response

5y

Thank you for your review. We are always looking for ways to help our employees develop and grow inside the organization. We also want to make sure we are staying competitive with the market and our industry. I will make sure to share your feedback with your current location.

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