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

Mar 19, 2014

Good Project Management, Bad Business Management

Purchasing and contracts

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

With the right manager, work can be enjoyable and interesting Work/Life balance is possible, again with the right manager

Cons

Although VSE has program personnel who do a great job of project completion, the company is completely niave and in over its head when it comes to business. It is shifting towards commercial work and frankly doesn't have the personnel with sufficient understanding of business operations to do so. Despite winning some contracts, the long term outlook is poor.

2.0

Mar 18, 2014

Trying to survive at VSE

Program analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some great folks, hard working staff,

Cons

The executive level works towards EPS, not real success. Cutting a job is more for their bonus. They think workers are trying to rip them off. They don't trust the hard working employees, lousy systems, poor people relations.

5.0

Mar 14, 2014

Positive experience

Field engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Was able to work on many different projects in the US and overseas. Very good benefits package and pay, not to mention advancement and education. Many of fellow employees are retired Military or prior have prior Military experience.

Cons

Most projects are government contracts that are not as plentiful and must be able to cross train or obtain other qualifications to enable you to work in multiple fields.

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