Does CAE pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CAE employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CAE. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CAE?

68% 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 163 reviews)); "good benefits for employees and hybrid work" ((in 123 reviews)); "Flexible hours with California Fridays (Friday afternoon off when the hours been done during the week)" ((in 66 reviews)); "Good culture and working style" ((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 59 reviews)); "Layoffs are frequent" ((in 41 reviews)); "Managers don't like if you don't do overtime on weekly basis." ((in 40 reviews)); "Poor upper management." ((in 36 reviews)); "No training for job very controlling about when they want you in the office." ((in 29 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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3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(1,804 total reviews)

Matthew Bromberg

53% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

CAE has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,804 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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4.0

May 6, 2016

Great Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, good work life balance, good management, see the world

Cons

A lot of extended travel

3.0

Apr 29, 2016

Hi-tech World with cutting edge technology

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Cutting edge technology -Global large company of 8000 employees -Head office is in Montreal -Working with diverse people & locations -Not only in the Aerospace industry, but exciting developments in the Healthcare industry -Compensation and social benefits are very good -Lots of room for advancement

Cons

-Very top heavy -Departments are run in silos, and experiences can vary greatly, depending on which division you are in. -Location; not easy to get to via public transportation

4.0

Apr 25, 2016

Instructor pilot

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Networking, no travel, schedule

Cons

Salaries vary depending on aircraft type and negotiations

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