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?

66% 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 (25) , 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 156 reviews)); "good benefits for employees and hybrid work" ((in 119 reviews)); "Flexible hours with California Fridays (Friday afternoon off when the hours been done during the week)" ((in 65 reviews)); "Great values and culture along with a clear vision" ((in 59 reviews)); "Not scared to hire less qualified folks and help them grow within the company Good work life balance" ((in 56 reviews))

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

"Pay is low and could be better" ((in 53 reviews)); "Layoffs are frequent" ((in 46 reviews)); "Managers don't like if you don't do overtime on weekly basis." ((in 41 reviews)); "Poor upper management." ((in 39 reviews)); "horrible management no training no advancements unless your a fave" ((in 25 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.

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3.8

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,809 total reviews)

Matthew Bromberg

52% approve of CEO

59% 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 1,809 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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Apr 10, 2026

Fine for montreal

Software developper

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

sponsor work permit flexible schedule

Cons

lack of internal career growth opportunity layoff poor salary augmentation, but if you do get a get a good boost, you r probably the next to leave

3.0

Apr 10, 2026

Good work

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Secure job. Most people have 20+ years of experience.

Cons

Layoff with no advance notice. Very poor communication. Don't expect to be paid competitive salary.

3.0

Apr 9, 2026

AI takeover

System engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible vacation, safety is a priority

Cons

Unpaid sick leave/PTO, strong push for AI taking over many roles, scarce job security

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