WOOD DALE, Illinois, May 6, 2015 — AAR (NYSE: AIR) has earned a spot on the 2015 Most Valuable Employers for Military (MVE) list of U.S-based companies by CivilianJobs.com for the global aviation services company’s commitment to hiring military veterans.
Twenty percent of AAR’s employees are military veterans. The global aerospace and defense contractor is a leading independent provider of expeditionary airlift services for U.S. government and military customers. It offers a diverse portfolio of aviation services, including aircraft maintenance, aftermarket parts supply and repair, new parts distribution and programs to the world’s airlines, government and military customers.
AAR boosted its commitment to veterans last fall by becoming an equity partner in Rags of Honor, a Chicago-based apparel printing company founded specifically to put veterans to work.
“Success in our business requires integrity and a commitment to excellence. The skill sets and specialized training of military veterans align perfectly with our customers’ needs,” said AAR Vice President of Human Resources-Aviation Services, Nicole Colen. “It is an honor to be recognized as one of the top employers supporting jobs for the men and women who served our great nation.”
Marking the seventh year of its publication in 2015, the MVE recognition serves to help military-experienced job seekers and veterans identify the top employers to target for civilian careers. The MVEs are being recognized in May to honor Armed Forces Day, May 16.
The MVE award is open to all U.S.-based companies. Finalists are selected based on surveys in which employers outline their recruiting, training and retention plans that best serve military service members and veterans.
Winners will be recognized in the May issue of Military Transition News, CivilianJobs.com’s worldwide military base newspaper, and on the CivilianJobs.com Web site.
About AAR
AAR is a global aerospace and defense company that employs more than 5,000 people in over 20 countries. Based in Wood Dale, Illinois, AAR supports commercial, government and defense customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s Aviation Services include inventory management; parts supply; OEM parts distribution; aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul; and component repair. AAR’s Expeditionary Services include airlift operations; mobility systems; and command and control centers in support of military and humanitarian missions. More information can be found at www.aarcorp.com.
For more information on Rags of Honor visit ragsofhonor.us.
