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Highly recommended workplace - Armoured Vehicle Technician General Dynamics Land Systems Employee Review

4.0
2 May 2022
Recommend
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Pros

I actually worked at GDLS twice, first as a contract logistics technician for seven years, then as a full-time armoured vehicle technician for 10 years. The money while on contract was pretty good, and there was lots of overtime available. The downside was no benefits or paid holidays. GDLS often kept people on contract for years, also. The work atmosphere in the big office was great, though. I only left because I was offered full-time employment at Sterling Trucks. When Sterling closed I went back to GDLS as a technician, and was hired on full-time after 6 months. I also had the opportunity to travel to military bases around Canada and the US. That was interesting, and the extra money the company gave you for travel was significant. I could easily make $100k/year.

Cons

I didn't enjoy working in the repair end of GDLS as much because there were a few a-holes there. I think that's pretty common in any large automotive repair facility, though.

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5.0
5 Dec 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Pay matches and exceeds market

Cons

Slow to adapt to new tech, but that's expected for large company

1.0
7 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Both pay and benefits were good.

Cons

Both Management and the Union need to be overhauled. Union has too many dead beets working there and too many stupid rules to boot. Kinda like a Good ol' boys theme. Management is clueless, they like to fly by the seat of their pants. When things go wrong ( and that's usually always) they are quick to put the blame on the Employee. A lot of cut throats there, you have to watch your back constantly. Stay away if possible!!!

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