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 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CAE?

Software Developer (101) , Software Engineer (81) , 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?

"The people are great and professional." ((in 162 reviews)); "good benefits for employees and hybrid work" ((in 131 reviews)); "Flexible hours and adjusts to your lifestyle" ((in 63 reviews)); "Work remote partially great team" ((in 61 reviews)); "Good culture and people to work with" ((in 60 reviews))

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

"Pay is low and could be better" ((in 57 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs are really saddening" ((in 49 reviews)); "Poor upper management." ((in 38 reviews)); "Managers don't like if you don't do overtime on weekly basis." ((in 38 reviews)); "No Training apart from on the job." ((in 25 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

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,811 total reviews)

Matthew Bromberg

52% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

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CAE has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,811 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

5.0

Oct 16, 2024

Good

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to work for at the Shannon office

Cons

Remote is a pro but unable to see people can be hard too

5.0

Oct 14, 2024

Great place to work

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- A highly fulfilling job where your work makes a meaningful impact. - Interesting software engineering challenges to tackle. - Excellent work-life balance with flexible hours and hybrid work options. Additional paid leave beyond the typical ~21 days of annual leave. - Friendly and welcoming colleagues. - Fair salaries compared to other companies in the industry.

Cons

- Compensation in this industry is generally lower compared to other sectors, such as tech or finance.

4.0

Oct 10, 2024

"One CAE"

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many opportunities for different fields and specializations Good benefits

Cons

Decisions are made slowly IT department can take forever to help Once let go, I couldn't even say goodbye to my coworkers

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