We believe our performance review process is a valuable tool for Employee benefits Training and development To recruit, retain and support the well-being of our associates, we We believe developing leaders that promote our values and employee development. Our robust process occurs three times a provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. providing opportunities for career growth are intrinsically related year for most employees: an annual review and two check-ins. We to workforce retention and engagement. Accordingly, AAR invests aim to identify key talent and high-performing individuals, and also Our “total rewards” approach to compensation and benefits varies in creating a culture that encourages and supports employee develop individual development plans. by position, location and business. We typically offer traditional talent development. We also are committed to providing all of our employees with benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, disability and life, and learning opportunities through on-the-job training, quarterly “lunch accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and also may In 2018, AAR created the role of Director of Talent Management and learn” events, tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000 a year) and include: to focus on training our employees, specifically on leadership priority application opportunities for all open jobs. • 401(k) plan development, people skills and manager skills. We hired three new Leadership Development Trainers between 2019-2021 and • Education assistance (full-time only) participants in our leadership programs can take courses such as • Employee assistance program Introduction to Leadership, Leadership 101 and Leadership 102, In FY 2021, we held management training which includes the Crucial Conversations curriculum from VitalSmarts. classes focused on soft skills development, • Online recognition system management training, leadership development • Employee wellness opportunities Other leadership development opportunities include: and career development. • Company discounts • Mentorship – Our mentorship program provides a mentor to • Legal assistance any employee requesting to participate in the program, and mentor-mentees are encouraged to meet monthly. • Manager Leadership Academy – We’ve developed a training Parental leave and related benefits program with a menu of courses for managers or those looking to Our Dependent Care Policy provides all U.S. employees, following become managers. I have worked at AAR for five years, entering at the manager the birth or adoption of a child, the opportunity to take up to • Bell Leadership Institute’s Achievers™ program – Each year, level. Through our Talent Management program, I’ve taken 14 weeks of leave, which includes FMLA (Family Medical Leave we identify around 30 high potential employees to enroll in advantage of a 360-review and multiple development Act) time plus an additional two weeks. Parents may also request this customized program, which helps employees gain a deep courses like the DDI Leadership Series, where I honed my flexible work hours upon returning from leave for the birth or understanding of their strengths, weaknesses and motivations. leadership skills which prepared me for my current role as a adoption of a child. We provide mothers’ rooms in our facilities. director. I am grateful to work for a company that recognizes We also offer adoption benefits, including $3,000 per adopted the importance and provides development opportunities for child for full-time employees. its employees.” Karla Hein AAR Marketing and Communications Director 24