Oak Brook, IL, November 11, 2025 – Today, LAUNCH announced it has earned the 2026 Bronze Military Friendly® Employer designation, marking the tenth year in a row the company has received this designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® Employer designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over twelve hundred companies participated in the 2026 Military Friendly® survey.
Mike Reporto, LAUNCH Group President and Chief Commercial Officer, commented, “LAUNCH is proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer, and marking ten years of this designation makes it even more special. We are dedicated to helping veterans find rewarding careers in aviation and continue to innovate new programs to assist them with additional training and a path to licensing to ensure their long-term success in the industry.”
Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by VIQTORY with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the military recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining an organization’s survey score with an assessment of the organization’s ability to meet thresholds for Recruitment, New Hire Retention, Employee Turnover, and Promotion & Advancement of veterans and military employees.
“Organizations earning the Military Friendly® Employers designation have wholeheartedly invested in comprehensive and impactful initiatives that bring about positive, life-changing results for our valued service members, dedicated military spouses, and esteemed veterans within their ranks. We salute these exemplary employers who raise the bar and understand that hiring military personnel is not merely an act of goodwill but a testament to a standard that truly embodies sound business wisdom. Their commitment to integrating military personnel into their workforce not only reflects their compassion but also underscores their business acumen,”- Kayla Lopez, Sr Director of Partnerships at Military Friendly®
LAUNCH will be showcased along with other 2026 Military Friendly® Employers in the Winter issue of G.I. Jobs ® magazine and on MilitaryFriendly.com.
About LAUNCH
LAUNCH is the leading provider of technical workforce solutions, reshaping how airlines, MROs, and OEMs grow and manage their teams. Beyond offering labor services, LAUNCH Mobile Repair Teams combine experienced leadership with skilled technicians to provide project-specific solutions that carry out your maintenance and modification efforts. Our Part 145 Modification Center supports various project-based aircraft modifications, ADs, reliability checks, and more. Our focus on building strong partnerships has enabled us to develop a reliable pipeline of mechanics for current and future aviation maintenance needs.
We lead. We partner. We care.
We are LAUNCH, supporting teams and clients in 400+ locations worldwide.
To learn more about LAUNCH, visit www.launchtws.com.
About Military Friendly® Employers
Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 2,800 organizations compete annually for Military Friendly® designation annually. Military Friendly® ratings are owned by Viqtory, Inc., a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Viqtory is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. The data-driven Military Friendly® lists and methodology can be found at https://www.militaryfriendly.com/mfcguide/.
About VIQTORY
Founded in 2001, VIQTORY is a service disabled, veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities through its owned assets such as Military Spouse Magazine®, Vetrepreneur®, G.I. Jobs ® and Military Friendly® brands. VIQTORY and its brands are not a part of or endorsed by the U.S. Dept of Defense or any federal government entity. Learn more about VIQTORY at www.Viqtory.com.
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