Good place to learn about simulators but, don't plan for a future. - Software Developer CAE Employee Review

3.0
14 Oct 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The employees have good benefits and the hours are flexible depending which department you work in. You will have a great opportunity to learn about simulators.

Cons

There are to many group leaders and managers who only know how to be bosses and not leaders. Some like to micromanage everything and also miss manage projects and expect the employees to pick up the slack to make up for their incompetence. The company put a lot of weight on employee reviews in which are general and do not allow to be individualized on your specific career goals but on company goals. As an employee, if you don't agree with what is being said about you, there is no mechanism to have it reviewed. I think as an employee, we should have an opportunity to review our management as well. They might be surprised by what employees have to say. There is a lot of turnaround as well as constant lay offs. If you plan to work there, learn what you can and keep your CV up to date. I keep seeing good people go.

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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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