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 20 reviews)); "Good benefits and conditions of work" ((in 18 reviews)); "Enjoyed most colleagues and the pay was good for the job description." ((in 15 reviews)); "Technical and Project Management people were great, but not appreciated by Leadership" ((in 7 reviews)); "Family work environment as a" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Bad management, they are not focused on the VSE legacy, unless it's cutting costs (read people), and are desperate to make their bonuses." ((in 11 reviews)); "Middle to upper management are incompetent and care less about the concerns of the employees." ((in 8 reviews)); "Low salary, nothing more bad here" ((in 7 reviews)); "Everyone else is expendable, ignored, and threatened with layoffs almost constantly." ((in 7 reviews)); "Several seasoned and experienced employees have made a mass exodus for fear of becoming unemployed." ((in 6 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

2.0

Apr 4, 2025

Meh

Aircraft worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoyed this line of work, but not the company

Cons

Difficult to contact HR didn’t give promised raises to workers.

VSE Response

1y

Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the nature of the work during your time with us. We’re sorry to learn about your concerns regarding communication with HR and compensation. That’s not the experience we want anyone to have, and we take this feedback seriously. We appreciate your contributions during your time with us and wish you success in your future endeavors.

5.0

Mar 7, 2025

Great company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, fair compensation, career advancement, company culture, employee events,

Cons

Sometime there are too many meetings

VSE Response

1y

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you appreciate our benefits, compensation, career growth opportunities, and company culture. Creating a positive and supportive workplace for our employees is a top priority for us. We also hear your feedback about meetings and understand that balance is key. We’re always looking for ways to improve efficiency while keeping communication strong. We truly appreciate your contributions to VSE and are grateful to have you on the team!

5.0

Dec 11, 2024

Inside Sales Rep

Inside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits Positive Management Flexible work location

Cons

Cliche- but I really haven't had any downsides.

VSE Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at VSE. We’re glad to hear that the communication and positive culture have stood out to you. It’s important to us that every team member feels supported and valued, and your feedback reinforces that we’re on the right track. We appreciate your contributions and look forward to your continued success with VSE.

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