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      Alleged discrimination of CAE in the USA - Chief TKI CAE Employee Review

      1.0
      Oct 24, 2017
      Chief tki
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      Pros

      Until last year I would have said CAE was a good company family company to work for as a career. I was the Chief TKI for CAE branch overseas and I was treated well. My internal Workday CAE company employment evaluation were good too. Unfortunately, the program at my location was closed and I was let go and forced to return to the USA. While at CAE, my coworkers and myself felt committed wholeheartedly to the company and our clients.

      Cons

      The age (possibly race too) discrimination by CAE recruitment in the USA Dallas HQ. Not only had I held a mid-level Management position in CAE overseas, I also had worked previously for PARC Aviation, ( CAE has teamed up with them for recruiting under the name CAEParc ), as a contract instructor at EK in Dubai for approximately 3 years. While still overseas, I was offered a position as a TKI, with some limited CFI duties, in Phoenix-Arizona. However, I was needed to conduct an Audit in another country, and when I returned to my base, I was advised that the Phoenix position had been eliminated, all ground training was shifted back to Europe, but I could still apply for a CFI position in Phoenix with less remuneration, relocation assistance, etc. I declined and returned to the USA with wife and children in 2016. I am 53 years old, have applied for several positions with CAE in USA, 1 Auditor and at least 9 other management and / or instructor positions in the last 12 months. Despite meeting and exceeding the requirements of most of the positions I applied for, the CAE USA recruitment team has refused to so much as to offer me an opportunity to interview at the very least.

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      Thank you for your note. At CAE we have a zero tolerance for discrimination of any type and we have rigorous processes in place to investigate any allegations of discrimination. In regards to our recruitment, our objective is always to find the most qualified candidates for the available roles. The most qualified, which includes the individuals fit with our company values, is our only criteria in selecting people. This is certainly the case in terms of our Flight Instructor positions that you have referenced in your comment. The age of the individuals is a non-issue for us, and in fact we have a number of highly qualified Flight Instructors in their 60's and 70's working at CAE and bringing great value to our customers. We cannot speak to your specific qualifications/suitability given the anonymous nature of Glassdoor, but we can assure you that your age or race were not a factor in our selection process. It is not how we at CAE do business. Thank you again for your comment, and best wishes to you in your job search.

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      Pros

      CAE offers the opportunity to work in a highly respected and technically advanced aviation environment. The work itself is meaningful, especially knowing the impact our services have on pilot safety and training outcomes. Many of the employees are knowledgeable, dedicated, and genuinely care about doing the right thing for clients. The Las Vegas team is collaborative, and there is a strong sense of teamwork when challenges arise. Leadership has supported improvements during periods of transition, including operational changes and facility moves, and there is exposure to multiple areas of the business that support my professional growth. CAE also provides solid benefits and stability as a global organization, which is reassuring in a fast-changing industry.

      Cons

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      3.0
      Jun 12, 2026
      Assembly technician ii
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      Pros

      Great team of people to work with, easy going environment, amazing benefits especially pto and sick time

      Cons

      Lots of nepotism among management that favor relatives or close friends for hiring, promotions, or assignments, also micro management and a get it done attitude rather than focus on quality

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