Highly Disappointing - Senior Engineer AAR Employee Review

2.0
6 Sept 2011
Recommend
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Pros

The salary base was compatible to others in the industry. The hiring process was very easy to get through, even though it was done during the holidays.

Cons

Unfair amount of unpaid overtime expected to be worked every week (paid for 40 hours a week but averaged 50+ hours worked here, and an average of 60+ hours a week when sent to other assignments.) Travel per diem was unfairly low. Travel arrangements were difficult and took too much time. Sometimes was told I would be gone for a week or so and ended up being for 4-6 weeks. Lack of training, assistance and guidance from upper management. The enthusiasm that was shown at the job fair was not echoed at the job sight.

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5.0
31 Jan 2026
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Pros

Very friendly staff and supervisor

Cons

Did not get much exposure to engineering

1.0
20 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

good pay and that's it.

Cons

everything. where to start - new employees are treated like garbage. no vacation days until 6 months then you get 3 days.... for an entire year (sick/vacation). useless pto. no insurance... even though you are working for AAR they use a staffing company - which is still aar to get away with this. not paid for hours worked - manipulate hours/pay weeks in order to avoid paying OT. scummy leadership, favoritism, and unless you're related to or sleeping with someone in leadership - you will get laid off.

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