Does VSE pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, VSE employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at VSE. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at VSE?

64% of VSE employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated VSE 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at VSE?

Aircraft Mechanic (12) , Aircraft Worker (6) , Account Manager (4) , Aircraft Maintenance Technician (4) , Program Analyst (4) , Deputy Project Manager (3) , Financial Analyst (3) , Manager (3) , Mechanic (3) , Project Manager (3) , Supply Technician (3) , Accounting (2) , Administrative (2) , Aircraft Mechanic I (2) , Analyst (2)

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

"People I worked with was great" ((in 18 reviews)); "Enjoyed most colleagues and the pay was good for the job description." ((in 17 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 13 reviews)); "Technical and Project Management people were great, but not appreciated by Leadership" ((in 7 reviews)); "good work environment , work hours not too long" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Middle to upper management are incompetent and care less about the concerns of the employees." ((in 9 reviews)); "Low salary, nothing more bad here" ((in 7 reviews)); "Several seasoned and experienced employees have made a mass exodus for fear of becoming unemployed." ((in 6 reviews)); "No Bonus or Any Thing Other Than Your Salary" ((in 4 reviews)); "Favoritism throughout the higher and lower levels are apparent and if you're not a favorite you'll never move up." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about VSE layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed VSE locations?

Alexandria , Greensboro , Miramar , Norfolk , Springfield , Fort Benning , Ruther Glen , Jacksonville , Ladysmith , Little Rock , Sterling Heights , Bowling Green , Chesapeake , Arlington , Somerset , Miami , Little Rock AFB , New Alexandria , Edison , Ogden , Evington , Virginia Beach , Fairfax , Tomah , Charlotte , El Paso , San Antonio , New Boston , Texarkana , Ewa Beach

VSE reviews

3.5

64% would recommend to a friend

(217 total reviews)

John A. Cuomo

69% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

VSE has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 217 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The VSE 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

217 reviews

4.0

May 1, 2023

Great company

Aircraft mechanic i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great communication with upper management. If you want something changed or anything out of the spec of your manager, the higher ups are great at getting in contact and solving your issues.

Cons

Shift work. Mainly supervisor favoritism.

VSE Response

3y

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience working at VSE. We are glad to hear that you find your communication with upper management to be great and that they are proactive in addressing concerns and issues. Regarding the issue of supervisor favoritism, we take these matters seriously and we want to ensure that all of our employees are treated fairly and with respect. We encourage you to reach out to your local HR team for assistance with this matter so your concerns can be addressed appropriately. We appreciate your feedback and your advice to our management team. We are always looking for ways to improve and your input is invaluable to us. If you have any further feedback or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to us directly. Thank you again for your contributions to our team.

1.0

Apr 21, 2023

Toxic culture and work environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is not bad.

Cons

Toxic company with rampant favoritism and discrimination.

VSE Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I'm sorry to hear that you didn't have a positive experience while working at our company. It's important to us that all our employees feel valued, respected, and supported, and we take any reports of favoritism and discrimination seriously. While we are saddened to hear that you are no longer with us, we would still like to encourage you to contact our HR team and share your concerns with them. We are committed to fostering a positive work environment and believe that everyone has the right to work in a fair, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We appreciate your feedback and would welcome the opportunity to address your concerns and work towards a resolution. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our HR team for assistance. We value your time with us and hope that we can continue to improve and provide better experiences for our employees.

5.0

Apr 7, 2023

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Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, corporate leadership actually listens to employees concerns

Cons

Pay set by the Dept of Labor

VSE Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your experience at our company. We're glad to hear that you're satisfied with our benefits package and that you feel our corporate leadership is attentive to employee concerns. We strive to create a positive work environment for our employees, and your feedback is valuable to us. Thank you again for sharing, and please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly if you have any additional concerns or suggestions.

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