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AAR Corp Company Culture
AAR Corp Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
AAR Corp's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Gender
BCEO Rating
C+Environment
C+Manager
C+Outlook
C+AAR Corp CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
John Holmes
67 /100
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Diversity at AAR Corp
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Diverse employees at AAR Corp have rated Environment, Outlook, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at AAR Corp
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at AAR Corp have rated Meetings, Team, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
AAR Corp eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-2
AAR Corp employees are -2% more likely to recommend AAR Corp as a great place to work
| 37% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 39% | Detractors |
Working at AAR Corp
Working at AAR Corp is rated below average by 94 employees, across various culture dimensions. AAR Corp employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting AAR Corp’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at AAR Corp was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at AAR Corp
C
Overall Company Culture at AAR Corp is rated C
Last updated today
Bottom
40%
AAR Corp ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
AAR Corp Employee Reviews
Out of 91 AAR Corp employee reviews, 71% were positive. The remaining 29% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping AAR Corp improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 71% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 29% |
Positive Reviews From AAR Corp Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Great Team to be part of.
- What do you like best about your company?For most departments, there is room to grow. This is not true for ALL!
- What makes you most happy at work?Not much lately. Used to be able to work remotely, and that increased most, if not all, of the employees satisfaction about their work. That was the last perk for working here.
Constructive Feedback From AAR Corp Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?My current compensation doesn't fully reflect the scope of my responsibilities. A compensation adjustment that aligns with my contributions and industry standards would go a long way in making me feel recognized and motivated.
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?Back to hybrid work schedule and address the growing concern with not having enough staff to run these growing programs.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Work on themselves and treat people like people
AAR Corp Company Information
AAR Corp Mission, Vision & Values
AAR Corp Mission Statement
To be the best at designing and delivering technical, operational and financial solutions to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of our commercial aviation and government customers.
AAR Corp Values
- Quality First Safety Always
- Find A Way Every Day
- Do It Fast Do it Well
- Be Honest Inspire Trust
- Work As One Be Inclusive
- Ideas Matter think New Think Ahead
- Make Money Have Fun
- Own It
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.aarcorp.com |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | AIR |
AAR Corp Competitors
AAR Corp competitors include Textron, Dyncorp, Heico, and Aviall. AAR Corp ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how AAR Corp compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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AAR Corp Employees
94 employees at AAR Corp have reviewed AAR Corp across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.
Overall, the 94 AAR Corp employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at AAR Corp are not very pleased with their total compensation at AAR Corp, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at AAR Corp are generally satisfied with their team. 94 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at AAR Corp are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at AAR Corp believe the environment at AAR Corp is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at AAR Corp is comfortably fast. About 57% of the employees at AAR Corp work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at AAR Corp are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
AAR Corp employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at AAR Corp report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
78% of AAR Corp employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
AAR Corp employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
60% of AAR Corp employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
AAR Corp employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
Feedback
A Day in the Life
72% of AAR Corp employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining AAR Corp - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining AAR Corp is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. AAR Corp employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
AAR Corp KPIs and OKRs
At AAR Corp 75% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of AAR Corp's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 7 AAR Corp employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
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AAR Corp CEO & Leadership
AAR Corp CEO - John Holmes
67 /100
John’s approval rate is just above average, putting John in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. John Holmes is well regarded by employees for the Environment AAR Corp offers, and ranks among the Top 50% of CEOs by employees in that category. John is most liked by employees with 3 to 6 Years experience and employees in the Marketing department. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to AAR Corp’s competitors, John Holmes ranks just above Heico’s CEO Laurans Mendelson. With John’s leadership, AAR Corp employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and Manager. John was rated slightly below average for Meetings.
AAR Corp Leadership
The AAR Corp Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO John Holmes, VP, General Counsel & Secretary Robert Regan, and President, COO & Director John McClain Holmes III
John Holmes CEO / President
John Holmes serves as the CEO / President of AAR Corp.
Robert Regan VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Mr. Robert J. Regan, also known as Bob, has been Vice President and General Counsel at AAR Corp. since June 1, 2008 and... read more
John McClain Holmes III President, COO & Director
Mr. John McClain Holmes III, has been the President and Chief Operating Officer at AAR Corp. since June 1, 2017 and... read more
Eric S. Pachapa VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Eric S. Pachapa has been Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of AAR Corp. since July 2016 and... read more
Michael D. Milligan CFO & VP
Mr. Michael D. Milligan, also known as Mike, has been Chief Financial Officer of AAR Corp. since September 1, 2017 and... read more
Terry D. Stinson Executive Vice President
Mr. Terry D. Stinson serves as an Executive Vice President at AAR Corp. and served as its Vice President of Technology... read more
Eric J. Young Senior Vice President of Oem Aftermarket Solutions
Mr. Eric J. Young serves as Senior Vice President of OEM Aftermarket Solutions. Mr. Young served as an Associate at... read more
Jeffrey W. Wehrenberg Interim President of AAR Airlift
Mr. Jeffrey W. Wehrenberg, also known as Jeff, serves as the President of New Heights Aviation Services LLC. Mr.... read more
Ira A. Eichner Founder and Chairman Emeritus
Mr. Ira A. Eichner is Founder of AAR Corp. and serves as its Chairman Emeritus Mr. Eichner founded AAR Corp. in 1955 and... read more
AAR Corp Salaries
How much does AAR Corp pay?
How much do people at AAR Corp get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at AAR Corp is $112,220, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,681, or $56 per hour.
At AAR Corp, the highest paid job is a Director of Finance at $198,000 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,901 annually. Average AAR Corp salaries by department include: Product at $132,766, Marketing at $91,648, Sales at $127,865, and Operations at $86,899. Half of AAR Corp salaries are above $117,681.
40 employees at AAR Corp rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 130 ratings) while 39 employees at AAR Corp rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 46 ratings).
Salaries contributed from AAR Corp employees include job titles like Director of Finance. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from AAR Corp employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $110k | $110k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $164k | $164k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $226k | $226k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $248k | $248k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $280k | $280k | 100th Percentile |
$112,220*
Average Compensation
$117,681*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
AAR Corp Salaries by City
AAR Corp Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at AAR Corp
Diverse employees at AAR Corp score the company 58/100 across various culture categories, placing AAR Corp in the Bottom 25% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at AAR Corp across various culture dimensions.
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AAR Corp Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
AAR Corp PTO
AAR Corp's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 33% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is AAR Corp's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 75% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. AAR Corp's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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AAR Corp Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, AAR Corp applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in AAR Corp on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Legal | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Boston | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding AAR Corp
Who is the CEO of AAR Corp?
AAR Corp CEO is John Holmes, their score by employees is 67
What is AAR Corp eNPS?
The eNPS for AAR Corp is -2
What is AAR Corp revenue?
AAR Corp revenue is $2B
What is the salary for Brand Manager in AAR Corp?
Brand Manager average salary in the US is 109k
What are the salaries in the Operations in AAR Corp?
The average salaries for Operations in AAR Corp is 87k
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