Don't expect career development unless: A) You're a golfer and/or B) You're a Freemason. - Aircraft Technician BAE Systems Employee Review

3.0
Jun 23, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Adequate salary Good weather (at most locations) Good schools (for those with kids) Very quiet life (if that's your thing) Good accomodation (at most locations)

Cons

Management: Incompetence, Selfishness, Cronyism. Work: Health and safety on the airbase, Blame culture, 48 hour week, No overtime pay. Holidays: ALL weekends that fall within your holiday are taken as leave days so 3 weeks will cost you 21 days, Quite difficult to get your desired dates due to ongoing manpower shortages. Benefits: No company pension for Saudi based personnel anymore, Company awarded shares are useless unless you stay with the company for more than 5 years.

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5.0
Apr 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There is a lot of opportunities for promotion if you stay the course and stand out a strong candidate.

Cons

Depending on the program you are working for, the work load can be overwhelming at times.

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4.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good people competitive pay imo

Cons

Don’t like to promote from within

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