John McClain Holmes, III net worth and biography

John Holmes, III Biography and Net Worth

CEO of AAR

John M. Holmes is President and Chief Executive Officer of AAR (NYSE: AIR), a leading aviation services provider to commercial airlines and government customers worldwide. He also serves on AAR’s Board of Directors.

Holmes joined AAR in 2001 as Director of Mergers and Acquisitions. In 2003, he became General Manager of AAR’s Parts Supply business and progressively assumed responsibility of the other businesses that comprise Aviation Services — Integrated Solutions, and MRO Services— with a focus on achieving growth and operational efficiencies. Holmes led the expansion of AAR’s Integrated Solutions through the acquisition of Airinmar^®, a component repair cycle management company, and the expansion of MRO Services with the acquisition of Premier Aviation. He also launched AAR Digital Services to support the continued growth of Parts Supply and OEM Services through better purchasing and closer connections for OEM partners.

After driving double-digit growth and establishing a strong leadership team to build on AAR’s culture of innovation and execution, Holmes was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer in 2017, where he focused on maximizing performance and identifying new strategies to drive additional growth. In 2018, he was named President and Chief Executive Officer of AAR, the third since the company’s founding in 1955.

Holmes serves on the boards of Columbia College Chicago, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation, Lincoln Park Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, Alliance Francaise, Economic Club of Chicago and World Business Chicago. He is also a member of the Commercial Club of Chicago, YPO and the Wings Club.

Prior to joining AAR, Holmes spent time in investment banking and private equity. He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

What is John McClain Holmes, III's net worth?: The estimated net worth of John McClain Holmes, III is at least $21.88 million as of November 5th, 2025. Mr. Holmes, III owns 260,141 shares of AAR stock worth more than $21,884,882 as of December 4th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Holmes, III may own. Learn More about John McClain Holmes, III's net worth.
How do I contact John McClain Holmes, III?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Holmes, III and other AAR executives is ONE AAR PLACE 1100 N. WOOD DALE ROAD, WOOD DALE IL, 60191. AAR can also be reached via phone at (630) 227-2000 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on John McClain Holmes, III's contact information.
Has John McClain Holmes, III been buying or selling shares of AAR?: Within the last three months, John McClain Holmes, III has sold $3,211,577.00 in shares of AAR stock. Most recently, John Mcclain Holmes III sold 38,462 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $83.50, for a transaction totalling $3,211,577.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 260,141 shares of the company's stock, valued at $21,721,773.50. Learn More on John McClain Holmes, III's trading history.
Who are AAR's active insiders?: AAR's insider roster includes Anthony Anderson (Director), Michael Boyce (Director), Jessica Garascia (Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer, and Secretary), Sean Gillen (Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer), John Holmes, III (CEO), Christopher Jessup (Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer), Eric Pachapa (CAO), David Storch (Director), and Jennifer Vogel (Director). Learn More on AAR's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of AAR?: During the last year, insiders at the aerospace company sold shares 12 times. They sold a total of 319,437 shares worth more than $23,081,424.98. The most recent insider tranaction occured on November, 5th when CEO John Mcclain Holmes III sold 38,462 shares worth more than $3,211,577.00. Insiders at AAR own 3.6% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at AAR.
Information on this page was last updated on 11/5/2025.

John McClain Holmes, III Insider Trading History at AAR

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
11/5/2025	Sell	38,462	$83.50	$3,211,577.00	260,141
8/7/2025	Sell	10,000	$71.70	$717,000.00	298,603
7/24/2025	Sell	31,551	$78.03	$2,461,924.53	360,921
7/23/2025	Sell	25,000	$77.34	$1,933,500.00	360,921
1/17/2025	Sell	5,000	$70.81	$354,050.00	341,680
1/10/2025	Sell	128,427	$66.76	$8,573,786.52	346,680
4/4/2024	Sell	29,250	$60.21	$1,761,142.50	303,621
4/2/2024	Sell	28,145	$57.96	$1,631,284.20	303,621
10/11/2023	Sell	10,000	$60.99	$609,900.00	321,766
10/4/2023	Sell	12,363	$59.04	$729,911.52	321,766
10/2/2023	Sell	11,810	$58.58	$691,829.80	321,766
9/29/2023	Sell	10,000	$60.05	$600,500.00	321,766
8/10/2023	Sell	4,960	$60.32	$299,187.20	321,766
8/4/2023	Sell	8,237	$60.28	$496,526.36	321,766
7/27/2023	Sell	10,000	$58.02	$580,200.00	321,766
3/24/2023	Sell	70,000	$53.52	$3,746,400.00	268,611
1/20/2023	Sell	14,233	$48.03	$683,610.99	268,611
1/18/2023	Sell	20,767	$49.27	$1,023,190.09	268,611
1/3/2023	Sell	10,000	$44.37	$443,700.00	278,611
12/28/2022	Sell	798	$44.25	$35,311.50	278,611
10/31/2022	Sell	57,000	$44.53	$2,538,210.00	278,611
4/20/2022	Sell	25,000	$51.19	$1,279,750.00	244,041
4/6/2022	Sell	15,100	$47.23	$713,173.00	244,041
4/4/2022	Sell	10,000	$48.22	$482,200.00	244,041
4/1/2022	Sell	18,235	$48.33	$881,297.55	244,041
3/30/2022	Sell	3,322	$49.28	$163,708.16
3/28/2022	Sell	12,619	$48.31	$609,623.89
3/29/2021	Sell	7,762	$43.61	$338,500.82	117,683
3/26/2021	Sell	5,615	$42.78	$240,209.70	117,683
12/21/2020	Sell	29,098	$34.71	$1,009,991.58	128,798
1/8/2020	Sell	11,000	$47.47	$522,170.00	183,588
1/6/2020	Sell	17,500	$45.65	$798,875.00	183,588
4/3/2017	Sell	5,000	$34.10	$170,500.00	129,030
10/11/2016	Sell	11,500	$31.45	$361,675.00	140,417
7/24/2014	Sell	5,000	$27.48	$137,400.00
7/23/2014	Sell	1,140	$27.82	$31,714.80
7/22/2014	Sell	700	$28.02	$19,614.00
7/31/2013	Sell	14,007	$23.68	$331,685.76

John McClain Holmes, III Buying and Selling Activity at AAR

AAR Company Overview

AAR Corp. provides products and services to commercial aviation, government, and defense markets worldwide. The Parts Supply segment leases and sells aircraft components and replacement parts. The Repair & Engineering segment provides airframe maintenance services, such as airframe inspection, painting, line maintenance, airframe modification, structural repair, avionics service and installation, exterior and interior refurbishment, and engineering and support services; component repair services comprising maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, engine and airframe accessories, and interior refurbishment; and landing gear overhaul services, including repair services on wheels and brakes. This segment also develops specific aircraft components and parts; and designs proprietary designated engineering representative repairs. The Integrated Solutions segment engages in the fleet management and operation of customer-owned aircraft; provision of supply chain logistics services, such as material planning, sourcing, logistics, information and program management, and parts and component repair and overhaul services; and flight hour component inventory and repair services. In addition, the segment provides integrated software solutions comprising Trax, a cloud-based electronic enterprise resource platform, as well as a suite of paperless mobility apps for automating MRO workflows. The Expeditionary Services segment designs, manufactures, and repairs transportation pallets; and containers and shelters for military and humanitarian tactical deployment activities, including armories, supply and parts storage, refrigeration systems, tactical operation centers, briefing rooms, laundry and kitchen facilities, water treatment, and sleeping quarters, as well as engages in provision of engineering, design, and system integration services for specialized command and control systems. AAR Corp. was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Wood Dale, Illinois.

Today's Range

Now: $83.70

$82.50

$84.78

50 Day Range

MA: $82.90

$77.26

$89.61

2 Week Range

Now: $83.70

$46.51

$89.69

Volume

206,343 shs

Average Volume

336,656 shs

Market Capitalization

$3.27 billion

P/E Ratio

107.31

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

1.29