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AEVEX designs and delivers autonomous precision strike systems to dominate the modern battlespace. As the largest manufacturer of one-way strike systems, AEVEX is conflict proven and frontline ready for the new era of autonomous, multi-domain conflict. With navigation solutions that aren’t dependent on satellite or radio signals, AEVEX systems are purpose-built to overwhelm adversaries, even in contested and denied environments. Engineered to need and delivered at speed, AEVEX gives warfighters the effects they demand—on-time and on-target. Pairing fearless engineering and proven process, AEVEX creates the solutions that shape today’s battlespace and ensure tomorrow’s security. AEVEX. Faster. Farther. Forward. read more
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PARTICIPANTS
867
TOTAL
RATINGS
25170

AEVEX Aerospace Company Culture

AEVEX Aerospace Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A
4.6/5

AEVEX Aerospace CEO

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Roger Wells AEVEX Aerospace's CEO
Roger Wells
80 /100

Diversity at AEVEX Aerospace

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B

Diverse employees at AEVEX Aerospace have rated Team, Manager, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Women at AEVEX Aerospace

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B-

Women at AEVEX Aerospace have rated Team, Happiness, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored

AEVEX Aerospace 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?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

26

AEVEX Aerospace employees are 26% more likely to recommend AEVEX Aerospace as a great place to work

47%Promoters
32%Passives
21%Detractors

Working at AEVEX Aerospace

Working at AEVEX Aerospace is rated highly by 867 employees, across various culture dimensions. AEVEX Aerospace employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Team categories, putting AEVEX Aerospace’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in San Diego. See below in detail how working at AEVEX Aerospace was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at AEVEX Aerospace

A

Overall Company Culture at AEVEX Aerospace is rated A

Last updated 19 days ago

Top
10%

AEVEX Aerospace ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 867 Employees

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Business Development/Sales/Marketing
82
Business Development/Sales/Marketing82
People Operations and Mission Support (i.e., HR, Talent Acquisition, IT, Security, Administrators, etc.)
82
People Operations and Mission Support (i.e., HR, Talent Acquisition, IT, Security, Administrators, etc.)82
Leadership/Executive
81
Leadership/Executive81
Aircraft Mechanic/Technician (i.e. Sheet Metal, Electrician, etc.)
80
Aircraft Mechanic/Technician (i.e. Sheet Metal, Electrician, etc.)80
Finance/Accounting
77
Finance/Accounting77
Engineering/Design (i.e, Hardware, Software, Integration)
76
Engineering/Design (i.e, Hardware, Software, Integration)76
Operations/On-contract support (i.e, Program Management, Sensor Ops, Analysis, A&AS, etc.)
76
Operations/On-contract support (i.e, Program Management, Sensor Ops, Analysis, A&AS, etc.)76
Product Support (i.e., Logistics, Supply Chain, QA, etc.)
76
Product Support (i.e., Logistics, Supply Chain, QA, etc.)76

AEVEX Aerospace Employee Reviews

Out of 7966 AEVEX Aerospace employee reviews, 90% were positive. The remaining 10% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping AEVEX Aerospace improve their work culture.

90%
10%
Positive Reviews90%
Constructive Feedback10%

Positive Reviews From AEVEX Aerospace Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    That they sincerely care about me as a person. I came out of a situation where it was the opposite, it's such a relief to work with them.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    "Ask the CEO" is an anonymous forum where the CEO answers any and all questions from team members. This level of transparency is unheard of in any of my previous companies.
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    I really like the professional development funds of $5,250 per year. This has paved the way for me to earn my MBA without all of the extra student debt!

Constructive Feedback From AEVEX Aerospace Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    More PTO for longer term employees

AEVEX Aerospace Company Information

AEVEX Aerospace Company Overview

AEVEX designs and delivers autonomous precision strike systems to dominate the modern battlespace. As the largest manufacturer of one-way strike systems, AEVEX is conflict proven and frontline ready for the new era of autonomous, multi-domain conflict. With navigation solutions that aren’t dependent on satellite or radio signals, AEVEX systems are purpose-built to overwhelm adversaries, even in contested and denied environments. Engineered to need and delivered at speed, AEVEX gives warfighters the effects they demand—on-time and on-target. Pairing fearless engineering and proven process, AEVEX creates the solutions that shape today’s battlespace and ensure tomorrow’s security. AEVEX. Faster. Farther. Forward.

AEVEX Aerospace was founded in 2019 and its current CEO is Roger Wells. Since its inception 7 years ago, AEVEX Aerospace has grown to 522 employees.

AEVEX Aerospace Mission, Vision & Values

AEVEX Aerospace Mission Statement

We provide customized, full-spectrum airborne intelligence solutions tailored to our customers’ unique programs. With best-in-class engineering, production, modification, testing, certification, operations, and analysis, we deliver proven products and services for agility, effectiveness, and affordability. With decades of proven performance and client-focused teamwork, our solutions address the world's toughest aviation challenges. HOW WE DO IT Strategic Partners: We take a long-term view of our relationships Operational Excellence: We follow through and deliver results, every time Proven Expertise: We attract, develop, and retain the very best talent Agile Execution: We thrive and deliver in dynamic mission environments Continuous Improvement: We maximize the full potential of our people through personal and professional development

AEVEX Aerospace Vision Statement

To support defense and commercial clients worldwide by providing customized and cost-effective full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions that empower people to make the world a safer place.

AEVEX Aerospace Values

  • Excellence: We relentlessly pursue superior performance
  • Integrity: We conduct ourselves with professionalism and honor
  • Accountability: We own our actions
  • Tenacity: We thrive on solving problems
  • Teamwork: We succeed together
Headquarter440 Stevens Ave
Solana Beach, CA 92075
United States of America
Websitewww.aevex.com/
Founding Date2019
Tel858-704-4125
Company StatusPrivate
Social Sites

AEVEX Aerospace Employees

AEVEX Aerospace has 522 employees. 867 employees at AEVEX Aerospace have reviewed AEVEX Aerospace across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 19 days ago.

Overall, the 867 AEVEX Aerospace employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at AEVEX Aerospace are pleased with their total compensation at AEVEX Aerospace, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at AEVEX Aerospace are extremely happy with their team. 867 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at AEVEX Aerospace are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at AEVEX Aerospace believe the environment at AEVEX Aerospace is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at AEVEX Aerospace is comfortably fast. About 42% of the employees at AEVEX Aerospace work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at AEVEX Aerospace are 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
AEVEX Aerospace employees generally work 9.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
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Employees at AEVEX Aerospace report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
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94% of AEVEX Aerospace employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
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AEVEX Aerospace employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
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76% of AEVEX Aerospace employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
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AEVEX Aerospace employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
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91% of AEVEX Aerospace employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining AEVEX Aerospace - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining AEVEX Aerospace is that the company was very prepared on their first day. AEVEX Aerospace employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 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.

AEVEX Aerospace KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of AEVEX Aerospace's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 866 AEVEX Aerospace employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 734 have said yes.

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Yes85%
No15%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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AEVEX Aerospace CEO & Leadership

Roger Wells AEVEX Aerospace's CEO
80 /100

AEVEX Aerospace CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2025 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs 2024 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs 2023 (Large Companies)

AEVEX Aerospace’s CEO Roger Wells started in this role in 2025. Roger’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Diego. With a high CEO score, Roger Wells has won the Best CEOs in 2025. AEVEX Aerospace’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the People Operations and Mission Support (i.e., HR, Talent Acquisition, IT, Security, Administrators, etc.) department, employees in the Leadership/Executive department, and employees in the Business Development/Sales/Marketing department. However, Non-Binary employees, employees in the Engineering/Design (i.e, Hardware, Software, Integration) department, and employees identified with Other ethnicities have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Wells’s leadership, AEVEX Aerospace employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Team. Meetings and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where AEVEX Aerospace could stand to see real improvement.

AEVEX Aerospace Leadership

The AEVEX Aerospace Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Roger Wells, Chief Operating Officer Dan Talati, and Chief Technology Officer Manan Patel

  • Roger Wells  CEO / President

    Roger Wells CEO / President

    Roger Wells serves as the CEO / President of AEVEX Aerospace.

  • Dan Talati Chief Operating Officer

    Dan Talati is the Chief Operating Officer of AEVEX Aerospace. Prior to joining AEVEX, Dan spent 27 years in the U.S. Air... read more

  • Manan Patel Chief Technology Officer

    Manan Patel is the Chief Technology Officer for AEVEX Aerospace. Prior to the formation of AEVEX, he served as CEO and... read more

  • Edward Lake Chief Financial Officer

    Ed Lake is the Chief Financial Officer for AEVEX Aerospace. Prior to the formation of AEVEX, Ed served as CFO of Merlin... read more

  • Robert Horky Chief Growth Officer

    Robert Horky serves as the Chief Growth Officer of AEVEX Aerospace.

AEVEX Aerospace Salaries

How much does AEVEX Aerospace pay?

How much do people at AEVEX Aerospace get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at AEVEX Aerospace is $91,244, or $43 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $98,797, or $47 per hour.

At AEVEX Aerospace, the highest paid job is a Project Manager at $165,867 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,738 annually. Average AEVEX Aerospace salaries by department include: Marketing at $87,242, IT at $110,915, Customer Support at $57,610, and HR at $104,483. Half of AEVEX Aerospace salaries are above $98,797.

867 employees at AEVEX Aerospace rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1743 ratings) while 867 employees at AEVEX Aerospace rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1734 ratings).

Last updated 20 days ago.

1st Percentile
$60k
$60k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$80k
$80k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$98k
$98k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$145k
$145k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$196k
$196k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$258k
$258k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$262k
$262k100th Percentile
$91,244*
Average Compensation
$98,797*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

AEVEX Aerospace Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at AEVEX Aerospace

Diverse employees at AEVEX Aerospace score the company 76/100 across various culture categories, placing AEVEX Aerospace in the Top 25% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at AEVEX Aerospace across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 85/100
Department - People Operations and Mission Support (i.e., HR, Talent Acquisition, IT, Security, Administrators, etc.)
Men 86/100
Department - Business Development/Sales/Marketing
Diverse Employees 86/100
Department - Leadership/Executive

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 63/100
Department - Aircraft Mechanic/Technician (i.e. Sheet Metal, Electrician, etc.)
Men 76/100
Department - Product Support (i.e., Logistics, Supply Chain, QA, etc.)
Diverse Employees 73/100
Department - Product Support (i.e., Logistics, Supply Chain, QA, etc.)

AEVEX Aerospace Perks & Benefits

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Awards Program Employee Referral Program

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement

AEVEX Aerospace PTO

AEVEX Aerospace's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. AEVEX Aerospace's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo100%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Frequently Asked Questions regarding AEVEX Aerospace

What is AEVEX Aerospace address?

AEVEX Aerospace location is at 440 Stevens Ave

Who is the CEO of AEVEX Aerospace?

AEVEX Aerospace CEO is Roger Wells, their score by employees is 80

What is AEVEX Aerospace eNPS?

The eNPS for AEVEX Aerospace is 26

What is the salary for Project Manager in AEVEX Aerospace?

Project Manager average salary in the US is 166k

What are the salaries in the Customer Support in AEVEX Aerospace?

The average salaries for Customer Support in AEVEX Aerospace is 58k

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