WOOD DALE, Illinois, May 1, 2018 – AAR (NYSE: AIR), a global provider of aviation services to commercial airlines and governments, was named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers for 2018. AAR was chosen based on an independent survey by Statista from a sample of more than 30,000 U.S. employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people in their U.S. operations.

AAR recently debuted a purpose statement to help inspire employees to be the best they can be. The Company’s purpose of “Doing It Right” is demonstrated on a daily basis by AAR’s employees who strive to live company values including: Quality First, Safety Always; Find a Way, Every Day; Do It Fast, Do It Well; Be Honest, Inspire Trust; Work As One, Be Inclusive; Ideas Matter, Think New, Think Ahead; Make Money, Have Fun; and Own It. AAR’s values support its innovative and entrepreneurial culture encouraging employee input in everything from day-to-day- activities to the Company’s long-term strategy.

“If you have great people, you can do great things,” said David P. Storch, Chairman and CEO, AAR. “We help our employees be the best they can be. If employees are motivated, customers will be delighted, shareholders will be rewarded, and the Company can invest in the communities we serve.”

“AAR’s talented employees are the reason that AAR has become a leading provider of quality aftermarket aviation services around the world,” said John M. Holmes, President & Chief Operating Officer, AAR. “At every level in the Company, each individual is encouraged to think creatively and develop new solutions for our customers and our Company, which keeps us ahead of the curve. I am proud to be part of such a great team.”
In America, AAR currently employs over 4,000 people, primarily aircraft maintenance mechanics, and a total of more than 5,500 people around the world.

AAR was also recently featured as a case study in the new book, “The Science of Story, Brand is a Reflection of Culture” by Adam Fridman and Hank Ostholthoff due to the effectiveness of the Company’s focus on its purpose of “Doing It Right.”

More information can be found at http://www.aarcorp.com.