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 (101) , 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?

"The people are great and professional." ((in 164 reviews)); "good benefits for employees and hybrid work" ((in 130 reviews)); "Flexible hours with California Fridays (Friday afternoon off when the hours been done during the week)" ((in 59 reviews)); "Good culture and people to work with" ((in 59 reviews)); "Work remote partially great team" ((in 56 reviews))

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

"low pay and not much growth" ((in 57 reviews)); "Layoffs are frequent" ((in 46 reviews)); "Managers don't like if you don't do overtime on weekly basis." ((in 40 reviews)); "Poor upper management." ((in 36 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 22 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

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,810 total reviews)

Matthew Bromberg

52% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

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CAE has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,810 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

5.0

May 18, 2019

Constantly Looking to Improve and Move

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Innovative Work / Life balance is a priority Competitive Salary Great benefits

Cons

Parking is terrible if you arrive at work after 8 am Expensive caf (but there is Tim's)

5.0

May 17, 2019

Fabulous company to work for in Canada!

Aircraft technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A company with vision for the future, a plan to capture growth opportunities, willingness to invest huge in development and technology, great benefits and pension options, great opportunities for transfers and travel, and pay and work-life balance are surreal.

Cons

ITARS screening, military security clearances, dangerous and controlled goods requirements, etc, can be a challenge to navigate through and takes some time to complete.

4.0

May 17, 2019

Challenging workplace

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pace is highly dynamic.

Cons

The management is too top heavy.

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