PlaneTechs LLC

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions announced its acquisition of PlaneTechs from TrueBlue, Inc. on March 19, 2018: https://www.launchtws.com/launch-tws-acquires-planetechs/A subsidiary of TrueBlue since 2007, PlaneTechs supplied mechanics and technicians to aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul, and manufacturing companies, and was consistently recognized as a top employer for military veterans transitioning into the aviation industry. The acquisition added over 100,000 technicians, many with extensive commercial and military backgrounds, to LAUNCH’s rapidly expanding roster of highly skilled and coveted aviation personnel.“The demand for skilled personnel by leading airlines, MROs, OEMs, and service centers continues to outpace the supply,” said Mike Guagenti, CEO of LAUNCH. “The acquisition of PlaneTechs further expands LAUNCH’s capabilities and talent pool, which is already one of the largest and deepest rosters of aviation technicians, mechanics, engineers, and professionals in the industry. As a result, we have significantly expanded our reach and enhanced our ability to deliver innovative workforce solutions to meet our customers’ needs. We’re very excited to welcome PlaneTechs’ clients and employees to the LAUNCH family.”“LAUNCH has established itself as a true leader in the aviation workforce space,” commented Steve Cooper, CEO of TrueBlue. “Given its extensive resources, broad capabilities, and strong reputation, we believe LAUNCH is an ideal home for PlaneTechs’ clients and workforce, who we thank for their support and hard work while they were part of the TrueBlue family.”