A company to stay in once you have a family - Systems Software Specialist CAE Employee Review

4.0
Sep 19, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Job Security (although was hard hit by pandemic) - Competent and enthusiastic coworkers, part of company culture - Top tier benefits - Management lets you do your thing unless you give reason to be on their radar Overall I would say it is a great place to land on when you are looking for stability. If you are looking for growth however (monetary or technically), you will stagnate here, although vertical and horizontal movement is supposedly encouraged.

Cons

- Bottom tier pay. They will say that the benefits account for it, but it is so below par that getting private insurance while working at most other companies would do the trick and you'd leave with a net positive. - Bottom tier salary increases. Pay was cut temporarily during pandemic and no increase was given in 2020. The following year, pay increase did not even match inflation. - As most big companies, good place to start out to learn processes and familiarize with complex working environment. However, giving your all, as most new graduates do, does not equate in anything besides "Thanks".

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5.0
Mar 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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