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Aviation Search Group is excited to Launch
Aviation Search Group complements the technical solutions and aviation services provided by Launch. Aviation Search Group will continue to operate as a separate business and Launch will offer executive search services.

Aviation Search Group has unveiled its new brand and announced it has become a Launch company, following its recent acquisition. As a top-tier US executive recruitment partner dedicated to the aviation industry, Aviation Search Group complements the technical solutions and aviation services provided by Launch. Aviation Search Group will continue to operate as a separate business and Launch will offer additional executive search services to its clients through Aviation Search Group.

Mike Reporto, group president and chief commercial officer of Launch, comments: “We are thrilled to add Aviation Search Group to the Launch family. We know our clients will highly value its expertise in RPO, retained and executive search recruitment. Launch continues to strive for growth by adding new services to fulfil the needs of our customers.”

Aviation Search Group executive director Gary Miner adds: “Partnering with Launch will allow us to take Aviation Search Group to the next level. Our nationwide network of talent in aviation, coupled with our unique recruiting process, will be a high-level service addition to the Launch suite of services. We look forward to providing our capabilities to their clients.”

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