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?

69% 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 (57) , 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 162 reviews)); "good benefits for employees and hybrid work" ((in 136 reviews)); "Good culture and working style" ((in 63 reviews)); "Flexible hours and adjusts to your lifestyle" ((in 62 reviews)); "Work remote partially great team" ((in 60 reviews))

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

"low pay and not much growth" ((in 56 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs are really saddening" ((in 45 reviews)); "Poor upper management." ((in 38 reviews)); "Managers don't like if you don't do overtime on weekly basis." ((in 38 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.

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3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(1,803 total reviews)

Matthew Bromberg

56% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

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 1,803 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

4.0

Feb 2, 2014

Gratifying experience allowing you to collaborate with multiple facets of the business.

Mechanical systems designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work environment with dedicated individuals determined to provide the best quality products for our customers.

Cons

Implementing positive change can be difficult in an organization of its size. You need to push hard for your ideas in order to realize them.

3.0

Jan 28, 2014

Good company despite Directors and senior management

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very interesting projects. Good benefits (although shrinking).

Cons

Senior management (Director level) in Montreal are more concerned with turf and building silos than company success.

3.0

Jan 24, 2014

Extensive experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The best company in terms of employee benefits

Cons

Always work extended hours during week days

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