AAR included among Forbes' America's Dream Employers 2026

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AAR (NYSE: AIR) was named one of Forbes' America's Dream Employers 2026 on November 18, 2025. The list was produced in collaboration with Statista and used an independent survey of college students and employees from U.S. organizations with at least 1,000 staff, gathering over 266,000 data points.

Recognition was based on frequency of being named a "dream employer" and willingness to recommend the workplace. AAR highlighted the company culture and invited job seekers to visit its careers page.

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WOOD DALE, Ill., Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Dream Employers 2026. This prestigious award is in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on November 18, 2025, and can currently be viewed on Forbes' website.

Each member of our team contributes to our culture, drives our performance, and makes AAR a top place to build a career.

America's Dream Employers 2026 were selected based on an independent survey of college students as well as employees working over the last three years for companies and institutions employing at least 1,000 employees in the U.S. from all industry sectors. Over 266,000 data points were gathered. The final score is based on how frequently AAR was named as a "dream employer" and the overall willingness to recommend their workplace.

"AAR is honored to earn Forbes' recognition as one of America's Dream Employers for 2026," said John M. Holmes, AAR's Chairman, President and CEO. "This distinction goes beyond what we achieve and celebrates how we achieve it: by creating a culture where we work as one and inspire trust. Each member of our team contributes to our culture, drives our performance, and makes AAR a top place to build a career."

For more information on a career with AAR, visit https://www.aarcorp.com/en/careers/.

About AAR
AAR is a 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 four operating segments: Parts Supply, Repair & Engineering, Integrated Solutions, and Expeditionary Services. Additional information can be found at aarcorp.com.

About Statista
Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, business-relevant data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.

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FAQ

What recognition did AAR (NYSE: AIR) receive on November 18, 2025?

AAR was named one of Forbes' America's Dream Employers 2026 on November 18, 2025.

How did Forbes and Statista select companies for America's Dream Employers 2026?

Selection used an independent survey of college students and employees at U.S. employers with ≥1,000 staff, collecting over 266,000 data points.

What criteria determined AAR's placement on Forbes' America's Dream Employers 2026 list?

Final scores reflected how often AAR was named a "dream employer" and overall willingness of respondents to recommend the workplace.

Does AAR provide information for job seekers after the Forbes recognition?

Yes. AAR directs job seekers to its careers site at https://www.aarcorp.com/en/careers/ for roles and hiring information.

Who commented for AAR about the Forbes recognition and what did they say?

John M. Holmes, AAR chairman, president and CEO, said the recognition celebrates the company's culture and teamwork.