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

1.0

Jul 13, 2018

Abusive, Insensitive Authoritarians

Aircraft mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is a lot of opportunity for overtime.

Cons

1. They are racist. This can be seen in the very few minorities, and no minorities in maintenance management. 2. management will fabricate problems, if you don't suck up to them the way they want. And if you're a woman, you may likely encounter sexual harassment from management. 3. If you are not white, AAR doesn't provide opportunities to learn and advance.

AAR Response

7y

Hello- With Quality First & Safety Always, the hangars are dynamic, where you can Make Money & Have Fun, so Pro comment is spot-on. Making a tight turn into Cons, please feel free to phone: 1-630-227-2074 with context. Blue skies in all future endeavors, G-Man

5.0

Nov 13, 2017

Great opportunities to learn and grow

Vice president of human resources, mro group

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you are a team player, motivated to learn, ready to share great ideas and partner with great people; choose AAR. Internal growth and development opportunities are available and there are many examples of individuals who have grown throughout AAR.

Cons

If your disposition tends to be more negative, or prefer to complain about issues that may arise vs. identifying solutions, then you should pass on joining the AAR team.

AAR Response

8y

Greetings, and thank-you for your review! Very much appreciate.

1.0

May 24, 2017

Good for new A&P's, not Experienced A&P's.

A&p technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you are a new A&P it's a great place to get the experience. Good benefits. Relaxed working atmosphere.

Cons

If your an experienced A&P you do not need to waste your time here. Since they cannot bring in or retain experienced mechanics they are now forcing overtime for long periods of time. People come to Duluth to get Airbus experience and leave ASAP. They have hired hundreds of people since opening their doors in 2012, it's a rotating door.

AAR Response

8y

Got it. V/R, G-Man

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