AAR named to Forbes' 'America's Best' list

WOOD DALE - AAR, an aviation services provider, has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers for 2021. This is the third time AAR has earned this honor, which is based on an independent survey conducted by Statista polling over 38,000 U.S. employees, the company said.

"This honor means even more to us this year given the current challenges the aviation industry is facing," said John M. Holmes, AAR president and CEO. "Our amazing team has made many sacrifices this past year and thanks to their efforts, our company has never been in a stronger position."

Wood Dale-based AAR employs more than 3,000 people, primarily aircraft maintenance mechanics, in the United States and about 5,000 people in total around the world.

According to Forbes, the companies on this year´s list of America's Best Midsize Employers had to navigate countless challenges and have risen to the occasion in a year dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting in ways that benefit both their customers and employees.