AAR earns 2026 Military Friendly® Employer and Military Friendly Spouse® Employer designations

Core Points - AAR CORP. has been awarded the 2026 Military Friendly Gold Employer designation and Military Friendly Spouse Employer designation, highlighting its commitment to hiring veterans and military spouses [1][4]. - Approximately 20% of AAR's U.S.-based employees are veterans, reflecting the company's dedication to integrating military personnel into its workforce [4]. - The Military Friendly designation is based on a comprehensive evaluation process involving public data and proprietary surveys, with over 1,200 companies participating [2][3]. Company Overview - AAR CORP. is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions provider, operating in over 20 countries and supporting both commercial and government customers through four segments: Parts Supply, Repair & Engineering, Integrated Solutions, and Expeditionary Services [6]. - The company will be featured in the Winter issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and on MilitaryFriendly.com, which lists the 2026 Military Friendly Employers [5]. Military Friendly Designation - The Military Friendly designation measures an organization's commitment to creating sustainable benefits for the military community, with over 2,800 organizations competing annually for this recognition [7]. - The evaluation criteria include recruitment, new hire retention, employee turnover, and promotion of veterans and military employees, determined by VIQTORY in collaboration with the Military Friendly Advisory Council [3].