Fun and challenging but corporate and HR ruins it - Test Expert CAE Employee Review

4.0
Feb 2, 2023
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Pros

Fun and challenging work with plenty of travel, paid overtime, flexible hours and vacations, coworkers are very nice as well as immediate management (some of them actually care very much). Okayish benefits and option of a 50% share buying match.

Cons

Plagued by the traditional corporate issues: Salary increases are small, trying to reinvent the wheel in terms of some policies that in the end are mostly disliked by the employees. Justify more workload by blaming worker shortage. Low career advancement opportunities. In the past 10-20 years, talking from long term employees, it's been mostly cost cutting with less and less advantages and future outlook looks like more cuts are on the way.

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5.0
Mar 8, 2026
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Pros

CAE offers the opportunity to work in a highly respected and technically advanced aviation environment. The work itself is meaningful, especially knowing the impact our services have on pilot safety and training outcomes. Many of the employees are knowledgeable, dedicated, and genuinely care about doing the right thing for clients. The Las Vegas team is collaborative, and there is a strong sense of teamwork when challenges arise. Leadership has supported improvements during periods of transition, including operational changes and facility moves, and there is exposure to multiple areas of the business that support my professional growth. CAE also provides solid benefits and stability as a global organization, which is reassuring in a fast-changing industry.

Cons

Like many large organizations, business decisions are made without the appropriate change management or the end user being considered. Resource constraints, such has limitations on hiring, particularly during periods of growth place additional strain on frontline teams. Communication and alignment between departments or Centers are inconsistent. Some operational issues would benefit from more proactive planning rather than reactive fixes. There are opportunities to further invest in tools, equipment, and infrastructure to better support employees and client.

3.0
Jun 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great team of people to work with, easy going environment, amazing benefits especially pto and sick time

Cons

Lots of nepotism among management that favor relatives or close friends for hiring, promotions, or assignments, also micro management and a get it done attitude rather than focus on quality

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