LAUNCH is pleased to announce that David (Dave) Campbell has been appointed chief operating officer, effective July 15, 2025. This strategic addition to the leadership team reflects LAUNCH’s continued commitment to operational excellence, safety, and service quality.
LAUNCH says Campbell brings more than three decades of frontline and executive experience in aviation operations, safety, regulatory compliance, and technical services. His leadership will be
instrumental as LAUNCH enhances its operational capabilities to meet the recently
released FAA Safety Management System Advisory Circular for Aviation Service Providers.
In conjunction with Dave’s appointment, LAUNCH has established a new Operations
Excellence Team, dedicated to elevating technical services across all business lines, with an
unwavering focus on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
“This is a significant step in strengthening LAUNCH’s ability to deliver world-class technical
solutions and services to our partners,” said Jeff Martin, executive chairman of LAUNCH.
“We are fortunate to have Dave on board. His depth of technical and regulatory expertise,
combined with his proven leadership, will be invaluable as we drive LAUNCH’s strategic
growth and operational excellence.”
Dave Campbell added, “I’m excited to join LAUNCH at this pivotal time. The Operations
Excellence Team will ensure our services continue to set the standard for quality and safety
as we prepare for the next chapter of the company’s growth. I look forward to working
alongside Jeff Martin, Mike Reporto, and the entire LAUNCH leadership team.”
Campbell’s career includes serving as president & COO of Aero Design Labs and
president & CEO of Horizon Air. He was previously Vice President of Technical Operations at
JetBlue Airways and held senior leadership roles at American Airlines for over 25 years. He
is a U.S. Air Force veteran and former aircraft technician. He holds a degree from Louisiana
Tech University and an MBA from the University of Texas at Arlington.