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Q&A With AAR Corp Employees
AAR is so proud of our compensation package that we offer our employees online access to their personalized Total Rewards Statement. The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary — they include the total value of your benefits: training and development, tuition reimbursement, wellness and company discounts.
How employees describe working at AAR Corp
Great Team to be part of.
Good company. Great people and benefits
Medical insurance is very good
Work on themselves and treat people like people
Problem solving amd being around the people
What it's like to work at AAR Corp
- AAR Corp employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
- Employees at AAR Corp report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 78% of AAR Corp employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- AAR Corp employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 60% of AAR Corp employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- AAR Corp employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
- 72% of AAR Corp employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With AAR Corp Employees
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How long does it take to hear back after applying to AAR Corp?
Longer than it should.
Does AAR Corp drug test or do a background check?
Yes. Every employee undergoes a background check. Drug tests are administered upon employment and then randomly throughout tenure.
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at AAR Corp?
Top Employee Response
Sit down with experts in each department and learn from them. Ask a lot of questions and do what you say you’ll do. Don’t be a “yes man,” as AAR already has too many of those.
How often do promotions happen at AAR Corp?
Top Employee Response
Not very, and they take a long time to happen.
What are company outings like at AAR Corp?
Top Employee Response
There is an annual company picnic that is mostly catered and focused around families. The holiday party, in the last few years, has downgraded to a catered lunch at a location just down the road from the main facility, where $25 gift cards are given to all employees. There is a staff (non-production) golf outing once each late summer or early fall, and it is combined with an all-hands/state of the business meeting. A continental breakfast is provided beforehand. Lunch is served by the grill at the turn and dinner is actually hors d'oeuvres. Drink tickets are supplied throughout the event.
What is the daily attire at AAR Corp?
Top Employee Response
Business casual. Jeans are permitted unless a visitor is on-site; a collared shirt is still required. Friday’s are a bit more casual than the rest of the week.
What is AAR Corp's policy towards pets in the workplace?
Top Employee Response
They’re not permitted.
What unique perks and benefits does AAR Corp provide?
Most of our customer base is defense/military, so there’s a sense of pride in knowing the work we do supports our armed forces and allies. In terms of direct benefits, AAR Mobility Systems offers a $1,500 per year contribution to HSA accounts and company-supplied life, AD&D and disability insurances. Fringe benefits include an annual company/family picnic with prizes and activities, an annual salaried golf outing and occasionally company gear (such as shirts, etc).
How's the morale at AAR Corp?
The overall morale depends upon who you ask. Overall, morale is not good.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining AAR Corp?
I wish I’d known the senior level management better. Like any company, AAR has its own set of issues. Senior leadership hasn’t grasped the definition of insanity yet, or is too comfortable with status quo to make any real changes that could positively change operations.
How much diversity is there among employees at AAR Corp?
AAR is consistent with the respective area demographics. At Mobility Systems, we have a few (what would be considered to be) minority employees. However, all staff are treated equally in terms of racial and cultural diversity.
What do employees at AAR Corp think about their benefits?
AAR Corp employees rate their overall benefits a C- and most of them think the perks are Terrible. 62% of AAR Corp employees say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees also get 20-30 days of paid vacation, and most of the employees believe the cash value of their benefits is less than $500/mo.
How's career growth and advancement at AAR Corp?
25% of the same employees also feel like AAR Corp is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees have a mentor to help them navigate their career at AAR Corp.
How are the managers at AAR Corp?
AAR Corp employees rate their manager a C+ or 69/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. Most of the employees (83%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What's the pay like for employees at AAR Corp?
AAR Corp employees rates their pay and overall compensation a C or 61/100. 50% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 50% of employees get raises every year.
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Should I work at AAR Corp?
37% of AAR Corp employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 24% are neutral and 39% would not recommend working at AAR Corp to their friends.
| 37% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passive |
| 39% | Detractors |
