CAE reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(1,799 total reviews)
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Matthew Bromberg

56% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

CAE has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,799 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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1.0
Jul 12, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

In simpler terms, the company I worked for had very few positive aspects. They were unwilling to invest adequately in IT, which caused inefficiencies. The management style relied heavily on personal relationships rather than skills and qualifications. The company had an outdated mindset and was slow to adopt new technologies. Overall, my experience at the company was far from satisfactory due to these various issues.

Cons

Certainly! Here's the revised text in the first person: During my time at the company, I couldn't find any positive aspects that stood out. The company had a tendency to be extremely frugal when it came to investing in IT infrastructure, which often hindered our ability to work efficiently and effectively. Another notable aspect was the management style, which heavily relied on personal relationships rather than merit or professional growth. This approach created an environment where favoritism and politics played a significant role in decision-making, rather than focusing on skills and qualifications. Furthermore, the company seemed to cling to an outdated mentality, resisting change and innovation. This reluctance to embrace new ideas or technologies put us at a significant disadvantage compared to competitors who were more open to adaptation and advancement. Perhaps most frustrating was the company's slow adoption of new technologies. While the industry rapidly evolved, our company lagged behind, making it difficult for us to keep up with emerging trends and tools. This put us at a disadvantage in terms of efficiency, productivity, and overall competitiveness in the market. In all honesty, my experience at the company was far from ideal due to these numerous drawbacks. It's crucial to acknowledge and address these issues in order to foster a more progressive and forward-thinking work environment.

2.0
Sep 14, 2021

Mid-Size Company - Not Competitive in Marketplace

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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.

1.0
Feb 26, 2021

organizational woes

Recommend
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Pros

- flex time - employees are nice - direct supervisors are hit or miss - benefits are decent

Cons

- management is generally pretty bad - managers are frequently promoted on the basis of who your friends are and not on any sense of leadership. - roles and resonsibilities arent clear - theres no way for employees to voice concerns about their managers

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