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 62 reviews)); "Health benefits were good" ((in 38 reviews)); "Periods of heavy overtime, great coworkers" ((in 14 reviews)); "good place to learn and move on" ((in 11 reviews)); "stable work, friendly 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)); "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)); "Communication is poor, attitudes are worse and the product suffers." ((in 9 reviews)); "There is no training." ((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

(650 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

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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Reviews by job title

650 reviews

1.0

Jun 5, 2023

Not Very Good

Load master

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Chow halls at the compound have some of the best deserts you can find anywhere! The AACs work hand in hand to make sure we meet missions and act as one team. If you are not in a dry chu, you get a wet chu with AC, a bathroom, and your bed, which is awesome. Some contracts don't have this, so it is a PLUS!

Cons

Pay is not very good, and we don't see any major raises to keep up with the 15 percent inflation anytime soon. AAR won't modify our break schedule. You are stuck on the rotation, which is not good. Pilots are favored for anything this site does. The manager who runs the site is absent and disconnected from people. A lack of leadership is clear. You will get told that your pay includes the cost of the taxes, but it does not, so you lose a lot of money to the Iraq government.

3.0

Apr 24, 2023

Lack of Trust in Employees

Digital strategist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cool and modern office environment. Good balance between commercial aviation and military customer base allows for steady hand in tough times.

Cons

Leadership still has a bit to learn about listening to employees. Intelligent, but more ego-driven than most places. Leads to a lack of trust among employees. Perhaps improving now.

AAR Response

3y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the office environment and the types of customers we worked with. We also know how important it is for our leaders to create strong relationships with our people. We continue to focus on their development through 1:1 coaching, management training, leadership development, mentorship and 360 feedback. We will share your thoughts with our local HR.

4.0

Mar 24, 2023

Great company with opportunities for advancement

Product line representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Global interaction with customers and sales teams, friendly colleagues who constantly motivate you to be your best self.

Cons

Little room for advancement. Only way you would see a promotion is if someone departed the company or advanced to a new role themselves.

AAR Response

3y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you thought AAR was a good place to work. We know how important is to maintain a positive work environment and our people play the most critical part. We are excited about all the programs we have available to help employees grow and develop - ongoing coaching and feedback, 3 performance reviews per year, global learning and development program, mentorship program, and opportunities to move into different roles and departments. We will continue to make sure our managers focus on their people!

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