Safety and certifications

Quality first. Safety always. is AAR’s #1 Company value. Living this value, we remain steadfast in our commitment to continually advance our safety culture.

Safety culture

Across AAR’s team member engagement survey, the Company’s positive safety culture was the most salient attribute.

*U.S.-based team members who participated in a third-party survey in 2025

Safety at AAR

Investment in training

For more than 10 years, AAR has proudly earned the FAA’s Diamond Award of Excellence for its safety training programs.

Board oversight

AAR’s safety program is overseen by our Aviation Safety and Training Committee (ASTC), which is a committee of our Board of Directors.

Championed at all levels

AAR’s safety culture begins at the top and is championed at every level of the Company.

Collaborative approach

AAR partners with regulators, airlines, and MROs across the industry. In concert with the FAA, the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI), and universities, AAR is piloting research focused on strengthening safety culture.

Awarded and certified

Across the globe, the Company has earned certifications from regulators including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), and others to confirm strong safety and compliance practices.

Industry safety leader

AAR was the first independent third-party MRO recognized by the FAA for its Safety Management System Program.

“There is nothing more important than safety. We understand the criticality of our work and are committed to the highest quality and safety standards for our team members, our customers, and the flying public.”

John M. Holmes, Chairman, President and CEO

SMS leader

AAR's industry-leading corporate safety management system (SMS) program drives a positive safety culture. The SMS serves as the overarching program for AAR's quality, aviation and workplace safety, environmental, and health initiatives. The SMS is fully integrated into AAR's daily activities and decision making, serving as a mechanism for reporting, performing risk assessments and analysis, conducting risk-based audits, and promoting strong safety practices and effective communication. Implementing AAR's SMS program markedly enhanced the Company's engagement, communication, decision making, sense of responsibility, willingness to raise concerns, and leadership mindset.

Our certifications

AAR has earned certifications from regulators including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and others to confirm strong safety and compliance practices.

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