CAE is very unstable (globally) in terms of business decisions. Lacks foresight. - Team Leader CAE Employee Review

2.0
Jul 9, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

CAE India.. One of the best payers in market, according to industry standards. Good opportunities to travel - to Montreal, esp. Good opportunity to learn about aircraft systems, overall.. incl. critical aspects of flying - esp. while working with experts in Montreal

Cons

But, job is never guaranteed. CAE-Simulation Technologies, India. just hires/fires for the heck of it. Hiring happens in a haste, based on several assumptions.. without proper clarity/visibility of work inflow. Once they realize thinks wont work, immediate lay-offs.. So many sound experienced candidates were hired by showcasing several projects. All those visions had collapsed even before they joined. All of them came into the company, but realised late. Many were sent out at the end of the financial year, citing business reasons. No fault of theirs, in spite of excellent technical background. The whole group is most of the time in a de-motivated state.

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5.0
Mar 8, 2026
Recommend
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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

Like many large organizations, business decisions are made without the appropriate change management or the end user being considered. Resource constraints, such has limitations on hiring, particularly during periods of growth place additional strain on frontline teams. Communication and alignment between departments or Centers are inconsistent. Some operational issues would benefit from more proactive planning rather than reactive fixes. There are opportunities to further invest in tools, equipment, and infrastructure to better support employees and client.

3.0
Jun 12, 2026
Recommend
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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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