December 11, 2024
We are proud to share that PKL’s CEO, Mike Naylor, was recently recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as a Top Veteran Leader in San Diego for 2024. The leaders nominated and awarded this distinction have shown “remarkable dedication and made significant contributions in their respective fields.” Mike is a retired USMC Colonel with a 30-year, distinguished military career. He has been with PKL for 11 years and remains committed to supporting military veterans, active duty, and family members. Mike is active in multiple military organizations and charitable committees advocating for military personnel support and funding.
November 20, 2024
PKL has been recognized on this esteemed list of the top 25 Veteran employers for 2025. Compiled by Military.com and the Veteran Employment Project, candidates for the final 25 were assessed on multiple criteria, including their dedicated veteran hiring practices, leadership opportunities, and overall retention of veterans throughout the organization.
At PKL, we retain a nearly 90% veteran workforce, around the world and are proud to represent veterans in all aspects of our workforce.
November 19, 2024
We are excited to announce that PKL Services has been named one of the top 100 workplaces in the United States for having the Happiest Employees!
This incredible recognition is especially meaningful as it is based on anonymous survey results from our current employees. Their honest feedback and sentiments across various workplace categories have highlighted the positive and supportive environment we strive to create every day.
You can view the whole list of Top companies with the Happiest employees here: https://www.comparably.com/awards/winners/happiness-2024-large
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to every member of the PKL Services family. Your happiness and satisfaction are the foundation of our success. This award is a testament to the vibrant, collaborative, and fulfilling workplace we have all built together. We are committed to fostering a positive work culture and prioritizing employee well-being, where every individual contributes to making PKL a place where people love to work.
This award was based solely on the independent and anonymous feedback of many employees throughout PKL. Awarded by Comparably, survey results were compiled on Comparably.com during a 12-month period and compared with hundreds of other companies. The work-life balance award is based on the responses to questions related to satisfaction with work-life balance, average hours worked per day, breaks, and employee sentiments on burn out.
Comparably is a leading workplace culture and corporate brand reputation platform with over 15 million anonymous employee ratings on 70,000 companies. With the most comprehensive data on large, medium, and small business organizations in nearly 20 different workplace categories – based on gender, ethnicity, age, experience, industry, location, education – it is one of the most used SaaS platforms for employer branding and a trusted third-party site for workplace culture and compensation.
Here’s to celebrating this amazing achievement and continuing to make PKL Services a place where happiness thrives. Together, we’ll keep raising the bar and enhancing our exceptional workplace.
November 15, 2024
We are incredibly proud to announce that PKL Services has been ranked among the top 100 workplaces in the United States for Best Perks and Benefits!
This recognition is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to providing our employees with the best health and wellness benefits, along with an array of perks designed to enhance their overall professional experience while also providing personal life enhancements.
You can view the whole list of Top companies with the best work-life balance here: https://www.comparably.com/awards/winners/perks-benefits-2024-large
A special acknowledgment goes to our outstanding HR team. Their relentless efforts in negotiating top-tier health and wellness benefits, along with their dedication to creatively sourcing and administering perks, have played a crucial role in earning this award. We greatly appreciate the team’s expertise and care for our employees.
This award was based solely on the independent and anonymous feedback of many employees throughout PKL. Awarded by Comparably, survey results were compiled on Comparably.com during a 12-month period and compared with hundreds of other companies. The work-life balance award is based on the responses to questions related to satisfaction with work-life balance, average hours worked per day, breaks, and employee sentiments on burn out.
Comparably is a leading workplace culture and corporate brand reputation platform with over 15 million anonymous employee ratings on 70,000 companies. With the most comprehensive data on large, medium, and small business organizations in nearly 20 different workplace categories – based on gender, ethnicity, age, experience, industry, location, education – it is one of the most used SaaS platforms for employer branding and a trusted third-party site for workplace culture and compensation.
We will continue to strive for excellence and ensure that PKL Services remains a place where our employees feel valued, supported, and empowered while staying healthy and well-covered.
November 7, 2024
PKL has been featured in Comparably’s annual article celebrating companies that proudly hire veterans. Listed alongside major US brands, we are honored to share the motivation we have for hiring veterans and to showcase the incredible expertise and value these personnel bring to PKL.
Most importantly, hiring veterans provides unparalleled value to our company, as their expertise and discipline gained through military service align directly with our mission to support military operations, allowing us to continue to contribute to national security while providing valuable career transitions for veterans into the civilian workforce.
November 6, 2024
PKL’s owner and founder, Mr. Sam Flores, is a staunch supporter of the San Diego Police Department and, more specifically, their highly skilled Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) Teams.
Over the years Sam has made significant donations which helped in the acquisition of specialized weapons, equipment, and training facilities. Recently, Sam found out that the Department’s “Air Wing”, AirBorne Law Enforcement (ABLE) was looking to renovate the flooring in their hangar and office spaces.
Without hesitation Sam offered to cover the costs and fund the repairs through a private donation. He called on the reputable contractor, Eddie Mitchell of Top Construction. Eddie is a retired Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant and is PKL’s general contractor of choice. Top Construction readily identified qualified subcontractors that could provide quality work to meet the needs of the hangar improvements. The work was completed within a week and the results speak for themselves.
Thank you, Sam and Eddie, for your gracious community support to SDPD SWAT!
October 24, 2024
PKL has recently completed another successful audit of our ISO9001:2015 and AS9110:C certifications. Additionally, we added a new certification this year, gaining the AS9100:D certificate. The AS9100:D standard specifies the Quality Management System requirements for “organizations that design, develop or manufacture aviation, space, and defense products.”
These certifications represent PKL’s commitment to compliance, quality standards, and process management.
PKL has been certified in ISO 9001 since 2011 and obtained AS9110:C certification in 2021. Now, in 2024, we have added the AS9001:D certification.
With this additional certification, PKL is poised to better support our existing contracts with the utmost care and compliance with quality standards while also providing more opportunities for new contracts that demand the highest quality standards.
October 21, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that PKL Services has been recognized as one of the top 75 workplaces in the United States for Best Work/Life Balance!
At PKL Services, we believe that a balanced life leads to a thriving workforce. This prestigious award is a testament to our commitment to creating an environment where our employees can excel professionally while enjoying a fulfilling personal life.
You can view the whole list of Top companies with the best work-life balance here: https://www.comparably.com/awards/winners/work-life-balance-2024-large
This award was based solely on the independent and anonymous feedback of many employees throughout PKL. Together, we will continue to foster an environment where everyone can achieve their best, both at work and in life.
Awarded by Comparably, survey results were compiled on Comparably.com during a 12-month period and compared with hundreds of other companies. The work-life balance award is based on the responses to questions related to satisfaction with work-life balance, average hours worked per day, breaks, and employee sentiments on burn out.
Comparably is a leading workplace culture and corporate brand reputation platform with over 15 million anonymous employee ratings on 70,000 companies. With the most comprehensive data on large, medium, and small business organizations in nearly 20 different workplace categories – based on gender, ethnicity, age, experience, industry, location, education – it is one of the most used SaaS platforms for employer branding and a trusted third-party site for workplace culture and compensation.
Here’s to our continued success and balance!
October 16, 2024
PKL had the pleasure of celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Peace Carvin V contract in Mountain Home, ID. The Republic of Singapore Air Force has been operating its F-15SG fighter training out of the Mountain Home Air Force Base since 2009.
The ceremony and celebration, held in early September, commemorated the 15 years of partnership between the Republic of Singapore Air Force and the US Air Force.
PKL is proud to have served this contract with personnel in maintenance and training roles for the majority of this contract partnership. We are honored to have worked alongside the Singapore team and were honored to be able to celebrate this milestone with them.
October 2, 2024
PKL Services, Inc. (PKL) received notice of award from prime contractor, 4M HR Logistics that the team was the successful awardee of the 1st MAW MV-22 and C-130 O-Level Maintenance Support and Corrosion Abatement Task Order at MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI.
The work for this Task Order, under the Contract Field Team (CFT) Program Office, will be to perform O-level Maintenance Support and Corrosion Abatement on MV-22 and C-130 aircraft located at MCAS Kaneohe (MAG-24).
PKL will deliver services via a team of 15 full time employees on the base contract. An additional 5 full time employees will join the team at the first option year.
This three-year opportunity (10 month base, plus two one-year options) will begin on 1 November 2024. The contract is anticipated to end by 31 August 2027.
PKL’s CEO, Michael Naylor, said “We look forward to further supporting the MV-22 and C-130 missions with this contract at K-Bay. We had the pleasure of supporting the RESET contract years ago in Hawaii and appreciate the opportunity to support this local community again.”
PKL Services, Inc. was established in 2003, is headquartered in Poway, CA, and provides domestic and international aviation maintenance, operations, training, logistics and administrative support through experienced and qualified personnel.
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