Safety-Focused Staffing Expertise
Company: Aerotek
Aerotek is a staffing specialist that offers contract and contract-to-hire talent to a variety of industries, including aviation. It has worked with hundreds of clients at airports across North America, including within commercial and government segments, to provide qualified staff with aircraft-specific and airport operations experience. Aerotek recently earned a Military Friendly Employer Designation from Viqtory, due to its work providing guidance to military service members on how to best utilize training and expertise during the job search and interview process. The company utilizes an FAA and Transportation Department-approved drug screening program and has a health and safety team that offers site safety consultations and orientations. Headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, the Allegis Group subsidiary operates a network of more than 250 offices across North America.
https://marketplace.aviationweek.com/company/aerotek-inc
Upskilling MRO Staff
Company: Aircraft Academy
Established in 2023, Aircraft Academy is a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approved training center that offers Part 145 training and upskilling to MRO industry professionals. It launched a new training center this month at Marcel Dassault Airport in Chateauroux, France, where it offers a mix of e-learning, classroom tasks and practical on-the-job training at the facilities of MRO provider Vallair. Aircraft Academy has been focused on developing relationships with Asia, and many of its current students are experienced aviation professionals inducted as part of a dedicated Asia program. This year it plans to begin offering a comprehensive training program that also includes Part 66 and Part 147 curriculum.
https://marketplace.aviationweek.com/company/aircraft-academy
Digital Workforce Innovations
Company: Launch Technical Workforce Solutions
Launch Technical Workforce Solutions provides skilled workers such as technicians, engineers and machinists to airlines, MROs, OEMs and other aviation industry companies. It also offers a Part 145 mobile repair team that provides maintenance services under FAA, EASA and Transport Canada authorization. Last year it debuted its digital eLAUNCHNow platform to match aircraft technicians with open contract positions in aviation maintenance and manufacturing. It is currently rolling out the app with its network of technicians and plans to provide platform access to clients later this year. The company has also developed a Launch Academy program that combines workforce training and support initiatives to help companies onboard new technicians, qualified international workers and veterans transitioning to civilian workforce.
https://marketplace.aviationweek.com/company/launch-technical-workforce-solutions
Specialized Project Support
Company: VP Aviation Technical Services
VP Aviation Technical Services specializes in offering supplemental hourly labor—including skilled technicians in airframe and powerplant, structures, avionics and interiors—to MROs, airlines, repair stations and business aviation operations. Its expertise includes providing qualified staffing for specialized projects, such as narrowbody cargo conversions, AOG support, engine changes, cockpit modifications and component replacements. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the company has a network of skilled technicians across the U.S. and can provide aircraft maintenance support worldwide. VP Aviation Technical Services recently changed its leadership, including a new president and a new vice president of technical operations.
https://marketplace.aviationweek.com/company/vp-aviation-technical-services
