Good career starter, very bad long term - Integration Specialist CAE Employee Review

2.0
Nov 19, 2015
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Pros

You get paid well if you're willing to travel and work night shifts, perdiems got reinstated (after some of the best engineers left) and you're paid overtime. Colleagues are funny to be around and helpful (although depends on departments) but otherwise very friendly place to be and good engineers overall.

Cons

Management is very bad probably because most of them are salesmen and marketing, not many bright minds up there. They Recruit VPs with no aviation industry experience and that says a lot about the mentality. They are incapable of creating a new product or creating a new market for a new product that they invented; the only way for them to grow revenue is to cut salaries and benefits from employees. Since 2009 this company is going downhill and clients see that CAE simulators are worse and worse (quality wise) because the engineering talent is leaving (or left already) and hiring standards are becoming very low, so occasionally you'll meet some people that have no clue how to use a pointer in C. It's very sad because I remember where this company used to be 6 years ago and it's just downhill from here.

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5.0
Mar 3, 2026
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Pros

CAE has been an incredibly supportive place to build a career. Leaders genuinely invest in your development, and there’s a strong culture of learning, collaboration, and trust. I’ve always felt empowered to bring ideas forward and take on new challenges. The company cares about its people, provides flexibility when it matters, and creates an environment where you can grow personally and professionally. Proud to be part of this organization.

Cons

The company is evolving fast, which is good—but change can be emotionally challenging for teams navigating uncertainty.

5.0
Mar 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

CAE offers the opportunity to work in a highly respected and technically advanced aviation environment. The work itself is meaningful, especially knowing the impact our services have on pilot safety and training outcomes. Many of the employees are knowledgeable, dedicated, and genuinely care about doing the right thing for clients. The Las Vegas team is collaborative, and there is a strong sense of teamwork when challenges arise. Leadership has supported improvements during periods of transition, including operational changes and facility moves, and there is exposure to multiple areas of the business that support my professional growth. CAE also provides solid benefits and stability as a global organization, which is reassuring in a fast-changing industry.

Cons

Like many large organizations, business decisions are made without the appropriate change management or the end user being considered. Resource constraints, such has limitations on hiring, particularly during periods of growth place additional strain on frontline teams. Communication and alignment between departments or Centers are inconsistent. Some operational issues would benefit from more proactive planning rather than reactive fixes. There are opportunities to further invest in tools, equipment, and infrastructure to better support employees and client.

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