Mid-Size Company - Not Competitive in Marketplace - Anonymous employee CAE Employee Review

2.0
Sep 14, 2021
Anonymous employee
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Pros

This is a fairly stable mid-size company that has grown through acquisition of other industry leaders.

Cons

Unfortunately because this has been a smaller company, it's been run like a mom & pop corner store. They don't understand the significant competition in a major metroplex with other competitors like Lockheed, Raytheon, or even other commercial industry competitors who are seeking hard-to-find and highly sought after engineering talent. The benefits are woefully inadequate. For example, only 2 weeks of PTO for new hires; and only a 4% 401k company match to name a few.

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5.0
Mar 8, 2026
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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
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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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