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 (58) , 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?

"The people are great and professional." ((in 168 reviews)); "benefits are good" ((in 136 reviews)); "Flexible hours with California Fridays (Friday afternoon off when the hours been done during the week)" ((in 67 reviews)); "Not scared to hire less qualified folks and help them grow within the company Good work life balance" ((in 58 reviews)); "Good culture and people to work with" ((in 56 reviews))

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

"Pay is low and could be better" ((in 58 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs are really saddening" ((in 45 reviews)); "Poor upper management." ((in 39 reviews)); "Managers don't like if you don't do overtime on weekly basis." ((in 39 reviews)); "No Training apart from on the job." ((in 27 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

(1,805 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 1,805 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

Oct 21, 2024

Great Job

Integration specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great exposure, a lot of travelling, good benefits

Cons

To some, the travelling can get intense

3.0

Oct 20, 2024

Good First Job

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of technical stuffs to learn, great technical oppurtunity Good compensation for first year new grad, comparable to banks

Cons

the salary don't raise. While your bank bros are becoming developer II or developer III and earning much more than first year, you are stuck at the same title and earnings. Your moral plumet, as you are doing much more difficult work and still lving on paychecks. A layoff every quater. Frequent campain for centriade donation. TF, I am barely saving up and you guys are asking for donation.

5.0

Oct 19, 2024

Great potential

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overall working conditions, very high flexibility and opportunities

Cons

A lot of org changes recently

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