Does CAE pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CAE employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CAE. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CAE?

67% of CAE employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CAE 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CAE?

Software Developer (100) , Software Engineer (80) , Integration Specialist (58) , Project Manager (48) , Manager (41) , Systems Software Specialist (31) , Instructor (26) , Simulator Technician (24) , Software Systems Specialist (20) , Engineer (19) , Senior Software Engineer (19) , Flight Instructor (16) , Intern (16) , Flight Simulator Technician (15) , Mechanical Designer (14)

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

"Great projects and people." ((in 157 reviews)); "good benefits for employees and hybrid work" ((in 131 reviews)); "Flexible hours with California Fridays (Friday afternoon off when the hours been done during the week)" ((in 68 reviews)); "Work remote partially great team" ((in 61 reviews)); "Good culture and working style" ((in 61 reviews))

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

"Pay is low and could be better" ((in 56 reviews)); "Layoffs are frequent" ((in 41 reviews)); "Managers don't like if you don't do overtime on weekly basis." ((in 38 reviews)); "Poor upper management." ((in 37 reviews)); "No training for job very controlling about when they want you in the office." ((in 26 reviews))

What are employees saying about CAE layoffs in 2026?

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

CAE reviews

3.8

67% would recommend to a friend

(1,805 total reviews)

Matthew Bromberg

52% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

CAE has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,805 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CAE employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aeroespacial y defensa industry (3.6 stars).

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2K reviews

3.0

Jul 31, 2024

Horrible experience

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people you work with are awesome

Cons

The upper management staff is horrible, pay sucks, and it feels like the military structure wise.

4.0

Jul 30, 2024

Great Company for Flexibility

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Management is quite lenient and provide lots of flexibility in terms of hours and working from home. Lots of vacation time as well.

Cons

Can become stagnant work, as well as being left in the dark in terms of development of work.

4.0

Jul 29, 2024

Challenging and Rewarding Role in a Forward-Thinking Company

Qa editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

In this position, I've had the opportunity to lead projects that shape the future of educational technology in aviation. The teamwork is excellent, with everyone driven to innovate and support one another. Access to cutting-edge tools and training has significantly enhanced my professional growth.

Cons

The workload can be intense, often requiring extra hours to meet project deadlines. While the work is fulfilling, the balance between professional and personal life can be challenging to maintain.

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