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 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at StandardAero?

47% 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 45 reviews)); "Benefits and life/work balance is good." ((in 36 reviews)); "Good work life balance and always busy." ((in 11 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great coworkers always felt like a family there." ((in 10 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 39 reviews)); "Low pay and 1" ((in 30 reviews)); "Don't give raises, and moving up the ladder is very slow." ((in 12 reviews)); "experienced with no training." ((in 10 reviews)); "Too many managers and directors." ((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

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StandardAero reviews

3.3

47% would recommend to a friend

(447 total reviews)

Russell Ford

54% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Culture & values

2.9

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

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).

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Reviews by job title

447 reviews

4.0

Jun 17, 2014

Good company to work for

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very relaxed work environment, incredible vacation time.

Cons

As with any government contractor, job security will never be there. However, senior management keeps working hard in getting new contracts awarded.

2.0

Jun 3, 2014

I was employed for 8 years by StandardAero and the long term company goals and strategies are very inconsistent.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many of the good managers and directors are gone but still a few remain. If you are fortunate to get into a good business unit, your employment can be stable.

Cons

Very little, if any, opportunity for progression. The salary is not competitive at all. The company tends to appear to have an attitude that their employees don't really have any other options and they exploit that attitude through the lack of opportunity and salary progression.

5.0

May 3, 2014

StandardAero is a great place to start a career

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

StandardAero is a great company. The work-life balance is perfect as you typically work 40-50 hours a week but it's easy to make appointments. There are a lot of positive people who bring a good enthusiasm to the shop that makes it a really easy place to work. You typically get out early on Fridays, usually between 12-3 depending on your work load.

Cons

They pay a little below an average starting salary position for an engineer. There are a few negative people that will do everything they can to bring down the mood. It doesn't seem to like there is a lot of room to move up in the business though as most of the managers are younger people(30-40's)

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