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

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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).

Reviews by job title

217 reviews

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.

3.0

Mar 23, 2023

Depends What Position

Functional analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-They have a lot of Remote Opportunities even though the job is not listed as Remote. -A lot of the management is at least Decent to good but it Depends on the Position

Cons

-Pay is not great majority of people are underpaid. -There is a lot of positions to advance to but mostly they go to the outside. -There is a lack of understanding of who is Talented.

5.0

Feb 1, 2023

Great contracting company.

Aircraft mechanic i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sick time, Paid leave (vacation), Leave without pay (LWOP), flexible schedules, benefits.

Cons

Short contracts, overtime must be authorized, travel pay takes a few weeks to deposit, HR is remote for contract locations.

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