Not a Good Place to Work - Simulator Instructor Pilot CAE Employee Review

1.0
23 Mar 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It is a job if you can find nothing else.

Cons

In the current market they will hire almost anyone that applies. I worked at Bombardier and we were bought out by CAE. I chose to go fly full-time and although I had 200 hours of vacation they chose to pay me only 80. The vacation was clearly noted on pay stubs but that did not matter. Also, on my last paycheck they chose not to abide by my 401k contribution. This type of experience is CAE in a nutshell. They just don't treat their employees well and seem to go out of their way to find ways to do that.

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5.0
8 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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.

3.0
12 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great team of people to work with, easy going environment, amazing benefits especially pto and sick time

Cons

Lots of nepotism among management that favor relatives or close friends for hiring, promotions, or assignments, also micro management and a get it done attitude rather than focus on quality

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