Does StandardAero pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, StandardAero employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at StandardAero. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at StandardAero?

46% of StandardAero employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated StandardAero 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at StandardAero?

Engineer (24) , Mechanic (21) , Technician (19) , Aircraft Mechanic (10) , Manager (9) , Production Engineer (7) , Material Controller (6) , Quality Inspector (5) , Engineering (4) , Engineering Intern (4) , Gas Turbine Mechanic (4) , Machinist (4) , Production Operator (4) , Project Manager (4) , Avionics Technician (3)

What are the pros of working at StandardAero according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with skilled knowledgable and hard working it was better when I first started management running it into ground quick" ((in 46 reviews)); "Benefits and life/work balance is good." ((in 41 reviews)); "Good work life balance and always busy." ((in 12 reviews)); "Fellow employees are great to work along side of" ((in 8 reviews)); "Great coworkers always felt like a family there." ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Poor management and work can get slow from time to time." ((in 38 reviews)); "Expected to be available 24/7 as management for below average pay" ((in 29 reviews)); "Too many managers and directors." ((in 11 reviews)); "experienced with no training." ((in 10 reviews)); "Base salary can be a little low compared to the competition, the work environment can be a bit stressful and there is too much beaurocracy." ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about StandardAero layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about StandardAero layoffs and their outlook for job security at StandardAero in 2026.

What are the top reviewed StandardAero locations?

Cincinnati , San Antonio , Dallas , Maryville , Houston , Augusta , Springfield , Scottsdale , Kansas City , Sharonville , Tempe , Hillsboro , Van Nuys , Los Angeles , Phoenix , Knoxville , Miami , Stockton , Fort Myers , Hialeah , Palm City , Moline , Bedford , Irving , Spring , Mason , Hawthorne , Dallas-Fort Worth

StandardAero reviews

3.3

46% would recommend to a friend

(447 total reviews)

Russell Ford

54% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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StandardAero has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 447 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The StandardAero employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

447 reviews

4.0

Aug 19, 2015

Field service technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lived and worked in Spain office for 4 yrs and loved every minute of it!

Cons

It took 2 years to obtain my work visa to be able to work and live legally in Spain.

3.0

Aug 25, 2014

Below average pay

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very clean work environment. Open communication. Flexible work hours can be arranged with your manager.

Cons

Below industry average pay as compared with the rest of Canada.

2.0

Feb 14, 2013

HR & Management do not give fair compensation

Test operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Clean, well lit and stable work environment

Cons

Raises have been below cost of living for last 10 years. It would take an individual most of their career to reach top rate in their field.

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Field service technician

Below average pay

HR & Management do not give fair compensation

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