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AAR CORPCIK 0000001750 · Industrials · SIC 3720 · Aircraft & Parts
AAR CORP. and its subsidiaries are referred to herein collectively as “AAR,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” unless the context indicates otherwise. AAR was incorporated in 1955 and we are a leading independent provider of solutions to the global aviation aftermarket. We offer a broad line of… About this business →
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From 10-K filed Jul 22, 2026 (period ending May 31, 2026). SEC XBRL (companyfacts) — not generated by the model.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
| Description | Year ended May 31, 2026 | Year ended May 31, 2025 | Year ended May 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue: | |||
| Total revenue / net sales | 3,308 | 2,780 | 2,319 |
| Cost of revenue / cost of sales | 2,686 | 2,253 | 1,877 |
| Gross profit | 622.0 | 527.7 | 442.3 |
| Operating expenses: | |||
| Selling, general and administrative | 349.3 | 347.7 | 312.2 |
| Interest expense | 72.1 | 75.4 | 43.2 |
| Other income/(expense), net | (2.1) | (0.3) | (0.4) |
| Income before income taxes | 245.9 | 38.9 | 58.3 |
| Income tax expense/(benefit) | 58.2 | 26.4 | 12.0 |
| Net income | 187.7 | 12.5 | 46.3 |
| Basic earnings per share | 4.88 | 0.35 | 1.30 |
| Diluted earnings per share | 4.86 | 0.35 | 1.29 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
| Description | May 31, 2026 | May 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Current assets: | ||
| Cash and equivalents | 84.0 | 96.5 |
| Inventories | 737.2 | 659.4 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 120.1 | 97.1 |
| Other current assets | 800.8 | 657.6 |
| Total current assets | 1,742 | 1,511 |
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 166.9 | 158.5 |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 210.8 | 93.3 |
| Finite-lived intangible assets, net | 257.5 | 212.4 |
| Identifiable intangible assets, net | 281.6 | 219.6 |
| Goodwill | 580.3 | 530.8 |
| Deferred income taxes and other assets | 193.9 | 159.4 |
| Other long-term assets | (77.2) | (40.0) |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 3,356 | 2,845 |
| Current liabilities: | ||
| Accounts payable | 295.6 | 303.1 |
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 17.0 | 12.3 |
| Accrued liabilities | 245.8 | |
| Income taxes payable | 8.8 | |
| Deferred revenue, current | 50.3 | 40.3 |
| Other current liabilities | 241.5 | (46.8) |
| Total current liabilities | 613.2 | 554.7 |
| Long-term debt | 893.9 | 968.0 |
| Operating lease liabilities | 101.1 | 79.6 |
| Deferred income taxes and other liabilities | 23.1 | 18.4 |
| Shareholders' equity: | ||
| Common stock | 48.8 | 45.3 |
| Capital in excess of stated value | 789.7 | 505.2 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (3.9) | (5.6) |
| Retained earnings (deficit) | 1,157 | 969.4 |
| Treasury stock | 287.9 | 302.7 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 1,704 | 1,212 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 3,356 | 2,845 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
| Description | Year ended May 31, 2026 | Year ended May 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Activities: | ||
| Net cash from operating activities | 98.7 | 36.1 |
| Investing Activities: | ||
| Net cash from investing activities | (308.7) | 10.7 |
| Financing Activities: | ||
| Net cash from financing activities | 208.6 | (33.7) |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash | (1.4) | 13.1 |
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About AAR CORP
Source: Item 1 (Business) from the 10-K filed July 22, 2026. Description as filed by the company with the SEC.
ITEM 1.BUSINESS
General
AAR CORP. and its subsidiaries are referred to herein collectively as “AAR,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” unless the context indicates otherwise. AAR was incorporated in 1955 and we are a leading independent provider of solutions to the global aviation aftermarket. We offer a broad line of products and services to commercial and government aerospace customers and operate globally in over 20 countries.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, we changed our operating segment structure to realign our Integrated Solutions segment which resulted in the following changes:
● Combined our government programs activities and our Mobility Systems business, previously reported as Expeditionary Services, into a new operating segment named Government Solutions;
● Re-positioned our software platform to our Repair and Engineering segment, which was renamed Repair, Engineering, and Software; and
● Legacy Commercial Programs, the remaining business unit within the Integrated Solutions segment, is now separately reported as its own operating segment.
These changes resulted in the following four operating segments:
● Parts Supply remains unchanged from the prior structure, primarily consisting of new parts Distribution and sales of used serviceable material, including aircraft, engine and airframe parts and components (“USM”);
● Repair, Engineering, and Software primarily consists of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (“MRO”) of airframes (“Airframe MRO”), certain other components (“Component MRO”), and our software platforms, including Trax, Aerostrat, Airvoyant and Airinmar;
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● Government Solutions primarily consists of our fleet management and operations of customer-owned aircraft, customized performance-based supply chain logistics programs in support of the U.S. Department of War (“DoW”), the U.S. Department of State (“DoS”) and foreign governments and the engineering, design, integration, manufacture, and repair of pallets, shelters, and containers (“Mobility Systems”); and
● Legacy Commercial Programs consists of asset-heavy flight hour-based component pool and repair programs for commercial airlines and distribution of consumables and expendables inventory. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, we also announced our intention to exit our Legacy Commercial Programs business as it requires significant asset pools and no longer meets our capital return thresholds. We anticipate that the wind-down of this segment will take approximately three to four years as the Legacy Commercial Programs’ existing customer contracts are terminated and its rotable assets are sold.
In fiscal 2026, we completed one acquisition in our Parts Supply segment and three acquisitions in our Repair, Engineering, and Software segment to further expand our products and services portfolio and our global footprint:
● In September 2025, we acquired American Distributors Holding Co., LLC (“ADI”) for $137.1 million. ADI is a leading distributor of electronic components and assemblies to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) across the aerospace and defense industry,
● In November 2025, we acquired HAECO Americas for $78.0 million. HAECO Americas is a provider of heavy aircraft MRO and modification services across its hangars located in Greensboro, North Carolina and Lake City, Florida. Prior to its acquisition, HAECO Americas was the second largest heavy maintenance provider in North America and immediately expanded our maintenance footprint. Related to the transaction, we also secured multi-year heavy maintenance contracts with key customers.
● In April 2026, we acquired Aircraft Reconfig Technologies (“ART”) for $36.0 million. ART is a leading aircraft interiors engineering company which adds Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) Organization Designation Authorization to our engineering services capabilities. This enables us to issue supplemental type certificates and Parts Manufacturer Approval (“PMA”) without reliance on third parties.
● In August 2025, we acquired Aerostrat Corp. (“Aerostrat”) for $19.0 million. Aerostrat is a leading long-range maintenance planning software provider used by airlines, MRO facilities, and cargo companies to automate complex scheduling, ensure production capacity, and simplify aircraft allocation.
In fiscal 2026, we set new records throughout the year, expanding our capabilities, strengthening our market position, and delivering exceptional financial results that validated our strategy as the leading Parts, Repair, and Software platform in the aviation aftermarket.
The energy across our global operations fueled a year of strong execution. We delivered the high standards our commercial and government customers expect with the urgency required to keep aircraft flying. The pace of that execution reinforced a defining part of how we operate, leading us to add nonstop to our longstanding brand promise, now Doing it Right. Nonstop.™
Our repositioned portfolio and focused strategy drove record-breaking financial results in fiscal 2026. Notably, growth of our new parts Distribution activities contributed to exceptional profitability improvements. More broadly, our focus on significantly expanding margins across all business areas drove unprecedented growth with achievements well above our prepandemic highs.
During fiscal 2026, we took decisive steps to simplify our portfolio, increase transparency, and sharpen our focus on higher-margin businesses with stronger returns on capital. We re-segmented our operations to provide greater visibility into our performance and began the multi-year wind down of our Legacy Commercial Programs business. At our recent Investor Day in May 2026, we outlined how these actions position us for long-term growth, providing additional detail on our repositioned portfolio and updated financial framework before ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
We continued to strengthen our software portfolio with the launch of Airvoyant, an AI-powered aviation procurement solution that automates the historically complex parts sourcing process. The strong market reception reinforces the increasing importance of advanced automation in aviation procurement and supply chain management.
Growth remained a priority throughout fiscal 2026, both organically and through acquisitions. We completed the expansion of our Airframe MRO facility in Oklahoma City and are supporting a long-term customer’s increased demand for maintenance capacity. Construction on our Miami Airframe MRO expansion is progressing well, and we expect to begin servicing additional maintenance lines from the new hangar this autumn.
Fiscal 2026 marked our most acquisitive year with four acquisitions strengthening key areas of our business and further reinforcing our competitive position across the aviation aftermarket. Integration efforts are progressing ahead of plan, and each acquisition is already contributing to our capabilities, customer value proposition, and growth strategy.
Consolidated sales in fiscal 2026 increased $527.5 million, or 19.0%, over the prior year primarily due to an increase in sales to commercial customers. Consolidated sales to commercial customers increased $408.0 million, or 20.6%, over the prior year primarily due to strong demand and volume growth in our new parts Distribution activities, including from our recent ADI acquisition, which contributed sales of $82.2 million. In addition, our recent HAECO Americas acquisition contributed sales of $131.1 million.
Our consolidated sales to government customers increased $119.5 million, or 14.9%, primarily due to volume growth in our Parts Supply segment from our new parts Distribution activities, including from the ADI acquisition, which contributed sales of $33.2 million.
Over the long-term, we expect to see strength in our aviation products and services given our offerings of value-added solutions to both commercial and government and defense customers. We believe long-term commercial aftermarket growth trends are favorable. As we continue to explore and invest in the pipeline of opportunities in the government market, our long-term strategy continues to emphasize investing in the business and capitalizing on opportunities in both the commercial and government markets.
Business Segments
Parts Supply
Our Parts Supply segment primarily consists of aftermarket distribution of new, OEM supplied replacement parts and sales and leasing of USM. The Parts Supply segment accounted for approximately 45% of our sales in fiscal 2026. We have established formal distribution relationships with OEM suppliers of aircraft components, which are utilized by aircraft operators and aircraft repair and maintenance operations. We are a leading independent distributor of factory new aircraft parts for the aftermarket. We also distribute components and assemblies to OEMs through our recent ADI acquisition. As we continue to enhance our digital solutions, we have developed the online PAARTSsm Store, which facilitates the electronic fulfillment of orders when customers choose this channel.
Our parts are supplied for narrow-body, wide-body and regional aircraft to aircraft operators, airlines, government customers and other MRO companies across the world. In most cases, we enter exclusive relationships with OEMs for a given market where we are the only provider of that supplier’s product category. We provide global scale, independence, and highly technical sales capabilities across both commercial and government end-markets.
We are an authorized distributor for more than 30 product lines, which include parts from over 300 Federal Supply Class codes sourced from over 20 leading OEMs. We also have an interest in a joint venture supporting the distribution of OEM parts to customers in Asia.
USM is an important category of the aviation aftermarket in which parts removed from engines or airframes can be refurbished to be utilized as replacement parts in the aftermarket. We utilize a network of third-party repair facilities to perform this work. USM parts often represent a cost-effective and more timely solution for operators when compared to sourcing new parts.
We take an active role in sourcing USM inventory by monitoring the market for opportunities to acquire used aircraft and engines. After acquisition, we manage the process of disassembly, repair and inspection of the various parts or discrete components that can be sold to customers. Our extensive network of industry relationships and presence in the market positions us with operators, lessors and other trading companies to source opportunities. Additionally, our global reach and long-standing customer relationships position us to meet market demand for these products.
Our business activities in this segment are primarily conducted through AAR Supply Chain, Inc.; ADI; AAR Aircraft & Engine Sales & Leasing, Inc.; and AAR International, Inc.
Repair, Engineering, and Software
Our Repair, Engineering, and Software segment primarily provides Airframe MRO, Component MRO, and integrated software solutions. The Repair, Engineering, and Software segment accounted for approximately 35% of our sales in fiscal 2026.
Our Airframe MRO services are primarily comprised of major airframe inspection, MRO, painting services, line maintenance, airframe modifications, structural repairs, avionics service and installation, exterior and interior refurbishment and engineering services and support for many types of commercial and military aircraft. Component MRO services are primarily comprised of repair and overhaul services for structural components, engine and airframe accessories, and interior refurbishment.
Our software solutions primarily consist of comprehensive, cloud-based, mobile, and AI-enabled aviation aftermarket software, which provide greater value across all aspects of airline and MRO technical operations. Trax is a cloud-based system of record for aircraft maintenance which is enhanced by mobile apps for real-time work execution. Trax supports all MRO workflows including engineering, planning, procurement, inventory management, repair completion, quality, and reporting. Aerostrat is an advanced platform for long-range heavy maintenance planning used by global airlines. Aerostrat automates complex scheduling to ensure heavy maintenance capacity and minimizes aircraft out-of-service time. Airvoyant is an artificial intelligence (“AI”) platform that automates the procurement workflow from requisition to invoice (end-to-end) through intelligent sourcing decisions using data science and agentic AI. Airvoyant also provides automated ordering controlled by AI confidence thresholds and business rules such as part type, order value, and approvals. Airinmar provides warranty claim management in support of our airline customers’ maintenance activities.
Our Repair, Engineering, and Software segment also develops PMA parts for aftermarket applications. PMA is a designation under FAA regulations that permits the design of approved parts for specific aircraft components that can be provided by non-OEM sources at cost-efficient pricing and sometimes improved availability. In addition, this segment designs proprietary designated engineering representative (“DER”) repairs.
Our Repair, Engineering, and Software segment primarily supports narrow-body Airbus, Boeing and Embraer regional aircraft for customers, as well as U.S. government defense agencies.
We operate eight airframe maintenance facilities and five component repair facilities. Our U.S. airframe maintenance facilities are in Indianapolis, Indiana; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Miami, Florida; Rockford, Illinois; Greensboro, North Carolina; Lake City, Florida and our Canadian airframe maintenance facilities are in Trois Rivières, Quebec and Windsor, Ontario. Our component repair facilities are in Hot Springs, Arkansas; Grand Prairie, Texas; Wellington, Kansas: Chonburi, Thailand; and Amsterdam, Netherlands.
To meet growing customer demand, we recently expanded our Oklahoma City operations with the construction of a new 80,000 square foot facility with three bays and warehouse space adjacent to our existing hangar. This facility inducted its first aircraft in early calendar 2026. We are also expanding our Miami airframe maintenance operations with a 114,000 square foot facility with three bays adjacent to our existing hangar. The new Miami facility is expected to be operational before the end of calendar 2026.
Our business activities in this segment are primarily conducted through AAR Aircraft Services, Inc.; AAR Aircraft Services, LLC; AAR Allen Services, Inc.; AAR International, Inc.; Trax; AAR Component Services (Thailand) Ltd.; AAR Component Services – Hot Springs, LLC; and AAR Component Services – Grand Prairie, Inc.
Government Solutions
The Government Solutions segment primarily consists of our fleet management and operations of customer-owned aircraft, customized performance-based supply chain logistics programs in support of the DoW, the DoS and foreign governments and our Mobility Systems operations which provides products and services supporting the movement of equipment by the U.S. and foreign governments and non-governmental organizations. The Government Solutions segment accounted for approximately 15% of our sales in fiscal 2026.
Fleet management and operations of customer-owned aircraft are performed for the DoS under the INL/A WASS contract. We are the prime contractor on this ten-year performance-based contract which began in fiscal 2018. Our services under the contract include operating and maintaining the global DoS fleet of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. Supply chain logistics programs are primarily comprised of material planning, sourcing, logistics, information and program management and parts and component repair and overhaul.
Mobility Systems designs, manufactures, and repairs transportation pallets and a wide variety of containers and shelters used in support of military and humanitarian tactical deployment activities. The containers and shelters are used in numerous mission requirements, including armories, supply and parts storage, refrigeration systems, tactical operation centers, briefing rooms, laundry and kitchen facilities, water treatment, and sleeping quarters. Shelters include both stationary and vehicle-mounted applications. Mobility Systems also provides engineering, design, and system integration services for specialized command and control systems.
Our business activities in this segment are primarily conducted through AAR Government Services, Inc.; AAR Aircraft Services, Inc.; AAR International, Inc.; AAR Airlift Group, Inc.; AAR Manufacturing, Inc.; and Brown International Corporation.
Legacy Commercial Programs
The Legacy Commercial Programs segment primarily consists of asset-heavy flight hour-based component pool and repair programs for commercial airlines and distribution of consumables and expendables inventory. Flight hour component inventory and repair programs for commercial airlines are primarily comprised of outsourcing programs for airframe parts and components. The Legacy Commercial Programs segment accounted for approximately 5% of our sales in fiscal 2026.
Our business activities in this segment are primarily conducted through AAR Supply Chain, Inc. and AAR International, Inc.
Raw Materials and Procurement of Repair and Other Services
Although we generated approximately 65% of our fiscal 2026 sales from the sale of products, we are engaged in only limited manufacturing activities and have minimal exposure to fluctuations in both the availability and pricing of raw materials. We purchase raw materials for our Government Solutions manufacturing operations, including steel, aluminum, extrusions, balsa, and other necessary supplies from several vendors. Where necessary, we have been able to obtain raw materials and other inventory items from numerous sources at competitive prices, terms, and conditions, and we expect to be able to continue to do so.
Historically, we have not been significantly impacted by inflation. Increases in raw material costs, freight, or other costs have generally been offset through efficiencies or price increases. A portion of our contracts contain terms and conditions that enable us to pass inflationary price increases to our customers. In those cases where inflationary increases are not contractually stipulated, we attempt to actively negotiate price increases. We have consistently implemented actions to deliver efficiencies and cost savings. While the historical benefits of these efforts have generally offset the margin impact of competitive pricing conditions in the markets that we serve, there are no assurances that higher prices can effectively be passed through to our customers or that we will be able to fully offset the effects of higher costs through price increases on a timely basis.
To support our aviation activities, we acquire parts and components from domestic and foreign airlines, independent aviation service companies, aircraft leasing companies, and OEMs. We have ongoing arrangements with OEMs that provide us access to parts, repair manuals, and service bulletins in support of parts manufactured by them. Although the terms of each arrangement vary, they typically are made on standard OEM terms as to duration, price, and delivery. From time to time, we purchase airframes and engines for resale or disassembly into individual parts and components. Airframes and engines may also be leased to airlines by us or through joint ventures on a short-term basis prior to disassembly or sale.
Terms of Sale
We generally sell our products and services under standard 30-day payment terms. On occasion, certain customers will negotiate extended payment terms of 60-90 days. Except for customary limited warranty provisions, customers neither have the right to return products nor do they have the right to extended financing. Our government contracts may extend several years and include one or more base years and one or more option years. The government generally has the right not to exercise options to extend or expand our contracts and may otherwise terminate, cancel, or modify some contracts at its convenience.
The majority of our product sales are made pursuant to standard commercial purchase orders. Government sales are generally made under standard types of government contracts, which can include firm fixed-price contracts, cost plus fixed fee contracts, and time-and-materials contracts. For cost plus fixed fee contracts, we typically receive reimbursement of our costs, to the extent the costs are allowable under contractual and regulatory provisions, in addition to receiving a fixed fee. Some of our contracts call for the performance of specified services or the delivery of specified products under indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (“ID/IQ”) arrangements. Certain inventory supply and management and performance-based logistics program agreements reflect negotiated terms and conditions.
Customers
The principal customers for our products and services are domestic and foreign passenger airlines, domestic and foreign cargo airlines, regional and commuter airlines, business and general aviation operators, OEMs, aircraft leasing companies, aftermarket aviation support companies, the DoW and its contractors, the DoS, and foreign military organizations or governments.
Sales of aviation products and services to our commercial airline customers are generally affected by such factors as the number, type and average age of aircraft in service, the levels of aircraft utilization (e.g., frequency of schedules, flying hours, and take-off and landing cycles), the number of airline operators, the general economy, and the level of sales of new and used aircraft. Sales to the DoW and other government agencies are subject to a number of factors, including the level of troop deployment worldwide, government funding, competitive bidding, and requirements generated by worldwide geopolitical events.
We primarily market and sell products and services through our own employees. In certain markets outside of the United States, we rely on foreign sales representatives to assist in the sale of our products and services.
Sales to Government and Defense Customers
Sales to global government and defense customers (including sales to branches, agencies, and departments of the U.S. government) were $923.9 million (27.9% of consolidated sales), $804.3 million (28.9% of consolidated sales), and $681.0 million (29.4% of consolidated sales) in fiscal 2026, 2025, and 2024, respectively. Sales to branches, agencies, and departments of the U.S. government and its contractors were $787.8 million (23.8% of consolidated sales), $687.6 million (24.7% of consolidated sales), and $576.1 million (24.8% of consolidated sales) in fiscal 2026, 2025, and 2024, respectively.
Sales to government and defense customers are reported in each of our operating segments (See Note 15 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). Since such sales are subject to competitive bidding and government funding, no assurance can be given that such sales will continue at levels previously experienced. The majority of our U.S. government sales are for products and services supporting DoS flight operations and DoW logistics and mobility strategy. Our government contracts are subject to changes with fluctuations in defense and other governmental agency spending and requirements.
Our government contracts are also often subject to termination for convenience by the customer; in the event of such a termination, we are contractually entitled to recover all allowable costs incurred by us through the date of termination.
Government Regulation and Certificates
The FAA regulates the manufacture, repair, and operation of all aircraft and aircraft parts operated in the United States. Similar rules and regulatory authorities exist in other countries. The inspection, maintenance and repair procedures for the various types of aircraft and equipment are prescribed by these regulatory authorities and can be performed only by certified repair facilities utilizing certified technicians. The FAA requires that various maintenance routines be performed on aircraft engines, certain engine parts, and airframes at regular intervals based on takeoff and landing cycles or flight time. Our businesses, which sell defense products and services directly to the U.S. government or through its contractors, can be subject to various laws and regulations governing pricing and other factors.
We have fifteen FAA certificated repair stations across the United States, Canada, Asia, and Europe. Of the fifteen FAA certificated repair stations, twelve are also European Aviation Safety Agency (“EASA”) and three are also Transport Canada Civil Aviation (“TCCA”) certificated repair stations. Such certificates, which are ongoing in duration, are required for us to perform authorized MRO services for our customers and are subject to revocation by the government for non-compliance with applicable regulations. Fourteen of the certificated repair stations are within the Repair, Engineering, and Software segment with one in our Government Solutions segment. We believe that we currently possess all licenses and certifications that are material to the conduct of our business.
Competition
Competition in each of our markets is based on quality, ability to provide a broad range of products and services, speed of delivery, and price. Aviation competitors include OEMs, the service divisions of large commercial airlines, and other independent suppliers of parts, repair, and overhaul services to the commercial and defense markets. Our Government Solutions segment competes with a number of divisions of large corporations and other large and small companies. Although certain of our competitors have substantially greater financial and other resources than we do, we believe that we have maintained a satisfactory competitive position through our responsiveness to customer needs, our attention to safety and quality, our unique portfolio of high-quality solutions with lower cost to the customer, combination of market expertise and deep technical knowledge, our long-standing customer relationships, and our integrated, connected business model.
Backlog
Backlog represents the amount of revenue that we expect to derive from unshipped orders or signed contracts. The backlog primarily relates to our long-term programs where we provide component inventory management, supply chain logistics programs, and/or repair services. Backlog includes our remaining performance obligations based on the transaction price of firm orders for which work has not yet been performed as of May 31, 2026 and excludes unexercised contract options and potential orders under contracts such as ID/IQ contracts.
At May 31, 2026, our firm backlog was $777 million, and we expect that approximately 70% of this backlog will be recognized as revenue in fiscal 2027, an additional 20% of the firm backlog in fiscal 2028, and the balance thereafter.
Human Capital Resources
As of May 31, 2026, we employed approximately 7,100 employees worldwide, with 5,400 employees in the United States and 1,700 employees outside of the United States. We also retained approximately 700 contract workers as of May 31, 2026, the majority of whom are located at our airframe maintenance facilities. We retain these contract workers as they provide unique skill sets which are necessary at certain facilities as well as mitigate the impact of demand variability with our customers.
Our employees provide the foundation for our ability to achieve our strategic objectives. They are instrumental in driving operational excellence and strong financial performance and maintaining a robust safety, quality and compliance program.
We believe sustainable performance is driven by the alignment of people, process, and technology. By investing in our talent, continuously improving our processes, and advancing our technology capabilities, we enhance operational excellence, strengthen our safety and quality outcomes, and position the Company for long-term growth.
The success and growth of our business depend on our ability to attract, retain, and develop talented and high-performing employees at all levels of our organization. We care about the experience our employees have with us and the impact we collectively have in our community. We believe this strategy is important because it helps us promote workforce engagement, retention, and productivity, which enables strong business growth globally. We are proud to be recognized in Forbes’ American’s Dream Employers 2026, 2026 Military Friendly® Employer and Military Friendly Spouse® Employer designations, and Great Place To Work certification.
Commitment to Safety
Safety and wellbeing are fundamental to our culture, operations, and long-term success. Our commitment to safety begins at the highest levels of the organization, with the Board of Directors’ Aviation Safety and Training Committee providing oversight of safety, training, and safety culture, including review of key risks, performance indicators, and continuous improvement initiatives. Executive leadership is accountable for safety performance, with responsibility embedded across all levels of the organization.
We are committed to fostering a safe workplace in compliance with applicable safety and occupational health regulations, including FAA, EASA, TCCA, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) requirements, as well as our internal standards and policies. We actively engage employees to identify hazards, report concerns, and participate in corrective actions that strengthen our safety performance. Our approach emphasizes hazard identification, risk reduction, prevention of quality escapes, and mitigation of conditions that could result in injury, operational disruption, or customer impact. Our corporate Safety Management System (“SMS”) provides a structured, enterprise-wide framework aligned with regulatory and industry standards. Through our SMS, employees proactively report hazards and near misses, conduct safety risk assessments, implement mitigations, and share lessons learned across operations. We promote a just culture that supports open reporting and prohibits retaliation, enabling us to identify risks early and address root causes through investigation and corrective action.
We support these efforts through ongoing training, leadership engagement, and targeted safety communications, including Companywide campaigns and recognition programs that reinforce safe behaviors and accountability. We monitor a range of leading and lagging indicators, such as reporting rates, risk assessments, audit results, and injury metrics, to evaluate performance and drive accountability. We leverage data analytics to identify trends, prioritize interventions, and continuously strengthen our safety culture and operational resilience. Upholding our commitment to safety is foundational to Doing it Right. Nonstop.TM
Competitive Pay and Benefits
We pay our employees competitively and reward our employees for achieving and exceeding objectives focused on creating long-term value for stockholders.
Providing comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefits is important to our talent attraction and retention strategy. We offer health benefits that include various medical/pharmacy/dental plan options as well as a cost comparison tool to assist employees with their decisions. Health savings accounts for those in a high-deductible health plan and flexible spending accounts for both health care and dependent care are also available to employees. The retirement, investment, and tax savings/deferral opportunities offered to employees include competitive 401(k) benefits and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Employees are eligible for paid and unpaid leaves, including maternity and parental leave. We also offer a variety of additional benefits to meet the needs of employees, including an Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential support and a series of free counseling sessions for employees and their families. In addition, we offer programs for educational assistance and adoption assistance. Some of our facilities also have fitness centers on site for employee use and host regular wellness events.
Inclusion and Engagement
As reflected in our values, we have a long-standing commitment to embracing a culture of inclusion. Our value of “Work as one. Be inclusive.” states: “Just as unique parts are essential to an aircraft’s ability to fly, unique talent is essential to our ability to succeed. Our strength is rooted in our commitment to inclusion. We create opportunities through new thoughts and ideas to embrace an ever-changing world.”
These values empower our people to be a team of producers, innovators, and world class leaders, who are Doing it Right. Nonstop.TM to better connect the world.
We regularly assess employee engagement through anonymous surveys and feedback mechanisms and use the results to inform action plans at the business and site levels. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports innovation, collaboration, and employee wellbeing. Monthly, each location provides various engagement activities in which we consistently see a high level of participation.
Over the past twelve months, we have focused on integrating employees from acquired businesses by aligning them with our culture, values, and operating practices. Progress has been made through structured onboarding, leadership engagement, and cross-functional collaboration opportunities to ensure consistent employee experience and foster a sense of belonging.
Talent Acquisition and Talent Management
Our continued success depends on a workforce of skilled talent. Attracting people to join us and retaining that workforce requires collaboration across industry, education, and government to develop pathways for future talent. We are proud to lead the way.
Our custom-built EAGLE Career Pathway program is helping us build the next generation labor force, hire from untapped talent pools, and enable smooth transition from military service. We are also proud to partner with Aviation Week & Space Technology’s 2026 Grand Laureate winner Choose Aerospace, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to create a high school curriculum based on FAA General certification standards. Following a successful pilot program, the curriculum officially launched across six states in 2022 and has expanded to 23 states in more than 50 high schools, reaching over 2,800 students in the 2025/2026 academic year.
We have developed the first aviation maintenance course, Skillbridge, in partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. In nine weeks, the program trains and places transitioning military service members, veterans and spouses into aviation maintenance technician careers industrywide. Based on FAA Part 65 requirements, this course prepares students to take the FAA exams as well as receiving a Boeing 737 general familiarization certificate. This program has expanded to seven military bases and since launching this program in 2019 over 1,000 students have graduated. We have elevated our commitment to supporting the future generation of technicians by donating inventory to airframe and powerplant schools.
Our summer student program continues to be an instrumental part of how we attract talent. We have expanded our program across business sectors and locations and increased flexibility to students entering their junior or senior year. Students have an opportunity to take part in a professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work related to their field of study. For our 10-week internship program, each intern works closely with their assigned department to perform duties similar to those of a full-time employee and learn more about the Company and the aviation industry. Interns visit our maintenance facilities, tour airports, participate in development opportunities, and work to improve the business through an assigned project. Our interns have an opportunity to receive an offer of full-time employment.
Our global talent development model aligns with our desire to support a talented and high performing workforce throughout our organization. We have updated our competency modeling to focus on helping our people with their knowledge, skills, behaviors and abilities. Annual talent reviews are conducted to discuss high potentials, high performers and emerging leaders to identify career aspirations and opportunities to grow technical and leadership skills. The development of our talent and creation of Career Pathways is ongoing through Individual Development Plans, assessments, learning and development classes, compliance training, mentorship programs, and cohort style leadership development programs.
We have continued to invest in internally developed leadership programs designed to create a consistent leadership framework across the organization. By establishing common leadership language, expectations, and behaviors, these programs help leaders at all levels to effectively engage, develop, and support their teams while reinforcing our culture and business objectives. This standardized approach enhances employee development, strengthens succession readiness, and promotes a unified leadership experience across our global workforce. Succession Planning for our Senior Leadership team and one level below has become a bigger priority to proactively plan for our ever-evolving business and continued growth and development in our leaders.
Business Ethics
Our Code of Conduct (“Code”) is a statement of the principles and standards that we expect our employees to follow. Each officer, director and employee is required to exercise sound ethical judgment in all business activities and to comply with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. The Code outlines expected behavior and serves as a guide for making ethical decisions grounded in integrity. Failure to comply with the Code or applicable laws may result in serious consequences for both the Company and individuals involved, including disciplinary action, civil penalties, or, in certain circumstances, criminal prosecution.
Available Information
For additional information concerning our business segments, see Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Business Segment Information” in Note 15 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”
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Information about our Executive Officers
Information concerning each of our executive officers is set forth below:
Name
Age
Current Position with the Company
John M. Holmes
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Director
Dylan Z. Wolin
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Jessica A. Garascia
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary
Chris Jessup
Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer
Eric S. Pachapa
Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Holmes is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, having served in that capacity since January 2023. Prior to that he served as President and Chief Executive Officer since June 2018. From June 2017 to May 2018, Mr. Holmes served as President and Chief Operating Officer. From February 2015 to June 2017, Mr. Holmes served as Chief Operating Officer – Aviation Services. Prior to that, Mr. Holmes served as Group Vice President, Aviation Services – Inventory Management and Distribution from 2012 to 2015, General Manager and Division President of our Allen Asset Management business from 2003 to 2012, and in various other positions since joining the Company in September 2001. Mr. Holmes has been a director of the Company since 2017.
Mr. Wolin is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, having served in that capacity since February 2026. Prior to rejoining the Company, Mr. Wolin served as President – Elgin, Trackless, and Vactor at Federal Signal Corporation, a manufacturing company, from August 2024 to February 2026. Mr. Wolin served as Vice President, Strategic and Corporate Development, and Treasurer of the Company from 2020 to August 2024 and as Vice President, Strategy and Acquisitions from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, he served in various leadership roles in corporate development at The Boeing Company. Mr. Wolin started his career in investment banking and consulting.
Ms. Garascia is Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary, having served in the capacity of General Counsel and Secretary since February 2020 and Chief Administrative Officer since July 2022. Prior to joining the Company, from September 2013 through February 2020, Ms. Garascia served in positions of increasing responsibility for USG Corporation, most recently as Deputy General Counsel. Prior to USG Corporation, Ms. Garascia was an attorney for the Museum of Science and Industry and the law firm of Jenner & Block LLP.
Mr. Jessup is Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, having served in that capacity since June 2017. Mr. Jessup previously served as Chief Commercial Officer for the Company’s Aviation Services segment since February 2015, and prior to that, he served in various capacities within the Company’s MRO operations.
Mr. Pachapa is Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, having served in that capacity since July 2016. Mr. Pachapa previously served as Controller from October 2015 to July 2016 and Senior Director of Accounting and Reporting from April 2014 to October 2015. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Pachapa was with Glanbia plc from 2011 to 2014 and with Ernst & Young LLP from 1996 to 2011.
Each executive officer is elected annually by the Board of Directors. Executive officers continue to hold office until their successors are duly elected or until their death, resignation, termination or reassignment.