WOOD DALE, Ill., May 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.
This press release contains certain statements relating to
future results, which are forward-looking statements as that term
is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These forward-looking statements are based on beliefs
of Company management, as well as assumptions and estimates based
on information currently available to the Company, and are subject
to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results
to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated,
including those factors discussed under Item 1A, entitled "Risk
Factors", included in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended May 31, 2014. Should one or
more of these risks or uncertainties materialize adversely, or
should underlying assumptions or estimates prove incorrect, actual
results may vary materially from those described. These
events and uncertainties are difficult or impossible to predict
accurately and many are beyond the Company's control. The
Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of
such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or
unanticipated events. For additional information, see the comments
included in AAR's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
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