Does CAE pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CAE employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CAE. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CAE?

66% of CAE employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CAE 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CAE?

Software Developer (101) , Software Engineer (80) , Integration Specialist (58) , Project Manager (48) , Manager (41) , Systems Software Specialist (31) , Instructor (26) , Simulator Technician (25) , Software Systems Specialist (20) , Engineer (19) , Senior Software Engineer (19) , Flight Instructor (16) , Intern (16) , Flight Simulator Technician (15) , Mechanical Designer (14)

What are the pros of working at CAE according to real employee reviews?

"Great projects and people." ((in 164 reviews)); "good benefits for employees and hybrid work" ((in 124 reviews)); "Flexible hours and adjusts to your lifestyle" ((in 61 reviews)); "Not scared to hire less qualified folks and help them grow within the company Good work life balance" ((in 58 reviews)); "Great values and culture along with a clear vision" ((in 58 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CAE according to real employee reviews?

"low pay and not much growth" ((in 56 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs are really saddening" ((in 46 reviews)); "Managers don't like if you don't do overtime on weekly basis." ((in 39 reviews)); "Poor upper management." ((in 38 reviews)); "Low Resources poor operations no training for new hires" ((in 30 reviews))

What are employees saying about CAE layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CAE layoffs and their outlook for job security at CAE in 2026.

What are the top reviewed CAE locations?

Dallas , Tampa , Mesa , Arlington , Sarasota , Orlando , Phoenix , Whippany , Austin , Las Vegas , Morristown , New York , Fort Rucker , Broken Arrow , Albuquerque , Irving , Jersey City , Washington , Texas City , Little Rock , Sherwood , San Diego , Colorado Springs , Pueblo , Allentown , Robins AFB , Dallas-Fort Worth , Newark , Dothan , Lake Forest

CAE reviews

3.8

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,810 total reviews)

Matthew Bromberg

52% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

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CAE has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,810 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CAE 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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2K reviews

1.0

Dec 23, 2024

Mgmt. needs re-alignment

Systems expert

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits PTO is decent Telecommute policy is adequate

Cons

Mgmt. is terrible - constantly micromanage Pay is under market value

5.0

Dec 19, 2024

Dynamic Company

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

CAE is an energetic and dynamic company to work for. If you enjoy a fast-paced work environment and engaging projects, this is the place for you. It allows employees to experience the satisfaction of seeing their work come to fruition.

Cons

CAE operates in a complex industry that might take several months to partially grasp. If you are particularly hard on yourself and uncomfortable working in gray areas, this might not be the most suitable fit for you.

5.0

Dec 18, 2024

Cae best place to work

Scheduler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent working environment in cae

Cons

Internal politics at some dep

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