AAR Corp (NYSE: AIR) has been certified as a Great Place To Work for the second consecutive year. The recognition is based on employee feedback from the company’s annual engagement survey.

The Chicago-based aerospace aftermarket solutions provider secured the certification after team members rated its workplace experience highly across key metrics. The results highlighted strengths in safety, meaningful work, pride in company accomplishments, and an inclusive culture.

Employee Engagement Highlights

Team members identified "AAR is a physically safe place to work" as the most salient attribute in the survey for the second year running. This reinforces the company's core value of prioritizing quality and safety.

Many measures in this year's survey exceeded Great Place To Work benchmarks. The certification process relies entirely on employee-reported data regarding workplace trust and experience.

Leadership Commentary

John M. Holmes, Chairman, President and CEO of AAR, stated that the certification reflects the culture created by team members daily. He emphasized the pride employees take in their accomplishments and the mutual respect shown within the organization.

Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work, noted that the achievement requires consistent dedication to the overall employee experience. She added that AAR stands out as a top company to work for globally.

About AAR

AAR operates in over 20 countries with three primary segments: Parts Supply; Repair, Engineering, and Software; and Government Solutions. The company supports commercial and government customers worldwide.

AAR (NYSE: AIR) has generated an average annual return of 18.6% over the last 10 years. This performance outpaced the broader market by 5.13% on an annualized basis.

The company currently holds a market capitalization of $5.52 billion. The stock price stood at $138.35 at the time of writing.

Long-term Investment Value

An investor who purchased $1,000 worth of AIR stock 10 years ago would hold shares valued at $5,496.15 today. This growth reflects the power of compounded returns over a long holding period.

What the Numbers Show

The data highlights a significant divergence between AAR’s performance and the broader market benchmark. While the market returned approximately 13.47% annually (derived from the 18.6% return minus the 5.13% outperformance), AAR nearly doubled that rate. This suggests consistent value creation relative to peers or the general index over this specific decade-long window.