Does CAE pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CAE employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CAE. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CAE?

66% of CAE employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CAE 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CAE?

Software Developer (101) , Software Engineer (80) , Integration Specialist (58) , Project Manager (48) , Manager (41) , Systems Software Specialist (31) , Instructor (26) , Simulator Technician (25) , Software Systems Specialist (20) , Engineer (19) , Senior Software Engineer (19) , Flight Instructor (16) , Intern (16) , Flight Simulator Technician (15) , Mechanical Designer (14)

What are the pros of working at CAE according to real employee reviews?

"Great projects and people." ((in 164 reviews)); "good benefits for employees and hybrid work" ((in 124 reviews)); "Flexible hours and adjusts to your lifestyle" ((in 61 reviews)); "Not scared to hire less qualified folks and help them grow within the company Good work life balance" ((in 58 reviews)); "Great values and culture along with a clear vision" ((in 58 reviews))

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

"low pay and not much growth" ((in 56 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs are really saddening" ((in 46 reviews)); "Managers don't like if you don't do overtime on weekly basis." ((in 39 reviews)); "Poor upper management." ((in 38 reviews)); "Low Resources poor operations no training for new hires" ((in 30 reviews))

What are employees saying about CAE layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CAE layoffs and their outlook for job security at CAE in 2026.

What are the top reviewed CAE locations?

Dallas , Tampa , Mesa , Arlington , Sarasota , Orlando , Phoenix , Whippany , Austin , Las Vegas , Morristown , New York , Fort Rucker , Broken Arrow , Albuquerque , Irving , Jersey City , Washington , Texas City , Little Rock , Sherwood , San Diego , Colorado Springs , Pueblo , Allentown , Robins AFB , Dallas-Fort Worth , Newark , Dothan , Lake Forest

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3.8

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,810 total reviews)

Matthew Bromberg

52% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

CAE has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,810 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CAE 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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2K reviews

3.0

Sep 5, 2025

Great Peers and Middle Management, Lackluster Upper Management

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Very smart and seasoned coworkers who care about their work and understand the importance - Middle management cares deeply for the well being and progress of their team members

Cons

- Executive Suite and Upper Management will make wild pivots and budget cuts overnight - Mass layoffs without warning (though one can see the signs)

4.0

Aug 17, 2025

Great place to build hours, if done correctly

Easa flight instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of flight time to go around, maintenance is great

Cons

Management has been more reactive rather than proactive at all levels.

3.0

Aug 15, 2025

It was a job

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Small team with minimal red tape.

Cons

Seems like they have reduction in force quite often.

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