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 59 reviews)); "Good benefits for permanent employees" ((in 42 reviews)); "good place to learn and move on" ((in 11 reviews)); "stable work, friendly work environment" ((in 9 reviews)); "friendly employees at the very least" ((in 7 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 15 reviews)); "There is no training." ((in 11 reviews)); "Long Hours Unawarded" ((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

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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

4.0

Feb 27, 2019

Solid

Engineering intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, very friendly to me

Cons

Sometimes not enough work to do

AAR Response

7y

Greetings, and thank-you for the review. Very much appreciate. With the new AAR EAGLE Career Pathway Program, the sky is the limit, as shape your future. Blue skies, Greg "G-Man" Dellinger

5.0

Sep 20, 2018

They are #Doing it Right

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This company is great! I came from a previous employer that micro-managed and that definitely does not happen here. The people, including upper-leadership has been so welcoming, friendly, helpful and supportive. During the recruitment and interviewing process, the enthusiasm and positive attitude of everyone I met was so invigorating, each time I spoke to someone I wanted to work here even more. Best decision I made and so happy I joined the team! They really want to and strive to be a great place to work and get better everyday, and it's very much appreciated by the employees. I cannot say enough great things about AAR - I'm excited to come to work every day. It's a place where work doesn't always feel like work... love my job!

Cons

May not get top dollar salary-wise, but in comparison to all the other perks (great team, amazing office/atmosphere, abundance of career opportunities, fascinating projects the company is involved in, values THAT THEY LIVE BY) I'd say it's a fair trade!

AAR Response

7y

Greetings, & thank-you for your review. Love the pragmatic look at employment! Very much appreciate. Blue skies with the #BestTeamInAviation !! V/R, G-Man

5.0

Sep 18, 2018

AAR is an exceptional place to work.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great coworkers, executive team is highly committed, no micro managing, If you come to work everyday to actually work hard this is a place you want to be.

Cons

No red flags on my end.

AAR Response

7y

Greetings! Thank-you for your review. Very much appreciate. Continued success here at the Company. Blue skies, Greg "G-Man" Dellinger

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