LAUNCH Chief Commercial Officer Mike Reporto and JMC Aviation’s Managing Director Hollie Prendergast Featured in Inside MRO
Oak Brook, IL — March 31, 2026 — LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions’ Group President and Chief Commercial Officer, Mike Reporto, and JMC Aviation’s Managing Director, Hollie Prendergast, have been featured in Aviation Week’s April issue of Inside MRO, discussing how shifting diversity initiatives are impacting recruiting efforts across the aviation MRO and aftermarket sectors.
The article examines how changing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies are impacting workforce recruitment efforts across the aviation MRO industry. In the U.S., growing political and corporate pushback against DEI initiatives is creating challenges for programs designed to expand the aviation talent pipeline, particularly as the industry already faces a severe shortage of skilled technicians. The article also highlights how other regions, including Europe and the Middle East, continue investing in broader workforce inclusion efforts to attract underrepresented groups into aviation maintenance careers. Companies and organizations are focusing on outreach, mentorship, and training initiatives to build a more sustainable and diverse workforce, emphasizing that expanding access to aviation careers remains critical to addressing long-term labor shortages.
The full article, “Shifting DEI Policies Affect Aviation MRO Workforce Recruiting Efforts”, can be accessed by AWST or AWIN subscribers on Aviation Week: https://aviationweek.com/mro/workforce-training/intensified-labor-competition-drives-new-mro-workforce-strategies?hss_channel=lcp-3062514&hss_channel=lcp-3062514&utm_content=375730179.
About LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions
LAUNCH is the leading provider of technical workforce solutions, reshaping how airlines, MROs, and OEMs grow and manage their technical needs. In addition to offering labor services, LAUNCH Mobile Repair Teams combine experienced leadership with skilled technicians to provide project-specific solutions that carry out maintenance and modification efforts. The Company’s Part 145 Modification Center supports various project-based aircraft modifications, ADs, reliability checks, among other service offerings. The Company’s focus on building strong partnerships has enabled it to develop a reliable pipeline of mechanics for current and future aviation maintenance needs. LAUNCH is a portfolio company of Capitol Meridian Partners. To learn more about LAUNCH, visit www.launchtws.com.
About JMC Aviation
JMC Aviation delivers trusted engineering, recruitment and training services across the global aviation and aerospace industry. The Company supports commercial aviation, aerospace, business & general aviation and rotary markets worldwide. JMC Aviation provides pragmatic, technically robust solutions that are grounded in a deep understanding of an ever-evolving aviation landscape. With insight into the challenges the industry faces, the Company’s clients rely on JMC for innovative, dependable support that keeps their operations moving.
