AAR earns 2027 Military Friendly® Employer and Military Friendly Spouse® Employer designations

Wood Dale, Illinois — AAR CORP., the leading parts, repair, and software platform in the aviation aftermarket, announced today that it has earned the 2027 Military Friendly^® Gold Employer designation and Military Friendly Spouse^® Employer designation. 

Institutions earning the Military Friendly^® designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,200 companies participated in the Military Friendly survey. Final ratings were determined by combining an organization’s survey score with an assessment of the organization’s ability to meet and exceed thresholds for Recruitment, New Hire Retention, Employee Turnover, and Promotion and Advancement of veterans and military employees.

“AAR’s connection to the military community spans every part of our business. Veterans serve throughout our organization, military leaders help guide our Company, and our teams work nonstop to support mission readiness around the world,” said John M. Holmes, AAR’s Chairman, President and CEO. “We are honored to be recognized as a Military Friendly Gold Employer and Spouse Employer.”

“Earning the Military Friendly^® designation is more than a badge; it’s a reflection of deep-rooted values and strategic foresight. These organizations don’t just open doors for veterans, spouses, and service members; they build pathways for lasting impact. Their commitment isn’t performative; it’s transformative. It’s proof that honoring military talent is not only the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do,” said Kayla Lopez, Vice President of Memberships, Military Friendly^®.

Recently, AAR earned recognition from Military Times as a Best for Vets employer, which ranks companies based on their policies, practices, and benefits for veterans and their families. AAR also was named among America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2026/27.

For more information on opportunities for veterans at AAR, visit https://www.aarcorp.com/en/careers/working-at-aar/military-veterans/.

About AAR
AAR is a leading global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company with operations in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago area, AAR supports commercial and government customers through three primary operating segments: Parts Supply; Repair, Engineering, and Software; and Government Solutions. Additional information can be found at aarcorp.com.

About Military Friendly^®
Military Friendly^® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 2,900 organizations compete annually for Military Friendly^® designation. Military Friendly^® is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Military Friendly^® is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. The data-driven Military Friendly^® lists and methodology can be found at https://www.militaryfriendly.com/mfcguide/.

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