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

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Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Reviews by job title

173 reviews

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3.0

Mar 22, 2018

Human Resources is lacking; underpaid

Maintenance technician iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

AAR Duluth hires non-certified mechanics and will pay for their school to get their A&P (as long as they work full time) AAR Duluth is a great entry point into commercial aviation.

Cons

AAR Duluth pays very low for an aviation maintenance facility. AAR Duluth doesn't have many affordable housing options nearby, requiring you to likely drive over the bridge from wisconsin to work everyday.

AAR Response

8y

Good copy friend. The tuition reimbursement is a great benefit, & love that Lake Superior is such a quality education partner. Your station is a passion point, as worked that project from the very beginning. Was even there when the first aircraft (think it was a 19 or 20) was released. Oh, and will look into the HR item. Blue skies, & let's all keep 'em Flying! G-Man

4.0

Feb 5, 2018

Good company

Aircraft mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice place to learn Good co-workers

Cons

The pay is too low

AAR Response

8y

Greetings, and thank-you for your Review. Helpful. Very much appreciate. Always want to get better! #BlueSkies & let's keep 'em Flying, G-Man

4.0

Dec 7, 2017

Nothing but great experiences in my early career.

Repair specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people to work with that are dedicated and motivated each day. Wonderful newly renovated office too. A lot of people to network with.

Cons

A little low starting salary. 2 weeks starting PTO is average. Nothing else comes to mind for concerns with the company.

AAR Response

8y

Greetings, & thank-you for your words, as always working to be #DoingItRight . Happy landings friend, G-Man

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