February 25, 2016
PKL CEO, Terry Robling, and Executive Vice President, Paul Callan, recently participated in the 2016 Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) Best Practices Exchange. The event, sponsored by the US Commercial Services, gathered delegates from Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand, and several US aerospace firms such as PKL, in order to expose the LMI countries to aviation expertise and state-of-the-art support concepts.
Terry and Paul were hand-selected by the US Commercial Services planners to present a seminar entitled: ‘Managing Change: Getting from here to there in an Aviation Project.’ During the follow-on panel discussion and separate one-on-one meetings, Terry and Paul explained PKL’s unique maintenance upgrade training program and PKL’s elite leadership development program.
May 6, 2015
INNOVAIR, LLC, a registered Joint Venture between AVMAC, LLC (the Managing 8(a) Partner) and PKL Services, Inc. was recently awarded a firm fixed price 8(a) contract (number GS08Q15BPC0006) to perform VMFAT-101 Aircraft Maintenance services located at MCAS Miramar, CA. The General Services Administration (GSA) Denver, CO issued and will manage this contract which has a total performance period of one base year and four one-year option years with full performance beginning 1 June 2015.
INNOVAIR (AVMAC & PKL) will provide Scheduled and Unscheduled Organizational Level Aircraft Maintenance Support Services to the United States Marine Corps (USMC) F/A-18 Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS), Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 (VMFAT-101), at MCAS Miramar, CA. This work will be performed by skilled and qualified INNOVAIR artisans that include PKL employees. The scope of the contract encompasses aircraft maintenance functions of Phase, Corrosion Control, Logs and Records Clerks, Maintenance Control, Supply and Aircraft “O” Level Maintenance support. The VMFAT-101 mission is to train aircrew on the F/A-18 A/B/C/D aircraft and INNOVAIR’s most important objective is to provide safe, flyable aircraft to execute the unit’s daily flight schedule.
PKL CEO, LtGen Terry G. Robling (USMC Ret.) announced the award, saying “PKL is honored to team with our INNOVAIR partner, AVMAC LLC, to provide exceptional maintenance support to the US Marine Corps’ largest training squadron. As a recent prime contractor on this very contract, PKL offers our partner and our customer superior past performance, technical expertise, and broad knowledge of VMFAT-101’s mission. Our primary objective is to help the squadron and its parent Marine Aircraft Group and Marine Aircraft Wing train combat-ready aircrews in the most effective and efficient way possible.”
PKL is a leading global aerospace services company providing our customers innovative maintenance, training, and leadership solutions to governments worldwide.
April 29, 2015
Since joining PKL in early 2015, LtGen Terry Robling (USMC Ret.) has been busy learning the various facets of PKL and what makes the company successful. And while there are certainly challenges ahead and changes to the current contract landscape, Terry is optimistic about PKL’s future and its ability to distinguish itself from competitors.
In a recent interview with “Second Line of Defense”, Terry was asked about PKL’s future, its strategy, and how PKL can expand in the future. A key takeway from his message was Terry’s conviction that PKL works to make our customers organically capable and self-sustaining; not dependent on PKL. PKL has continuously strived to provide exceptional service to our contracts but to do so in the interests of allowing customers to become trained and capable of maintaining their own needs. We work to empower our customers.
Of course, this seems counterintuitive to a company’s business mission. But PKL has succeeded in this way and will continue to grow our business based on this same foundation, trusting that our customers will continue to value our business model and willingly seek our partnership.
To foster this value-based business model, PKL relies on its team of dedicated and talented people who continue to elevate PKL’s reputation. PKL has established an ethos and company mentality centered around the theme of “Row True”.
As Terry describes this ethos, “First, every one of us has our own hands on an oar, and thus, we must daily be accountable for our attitude, behaviors, and actions. Personal discipline and personal accountability. Second, we man the boat together. We are all rowing together, in unison and coherence, toward a shared vision and towards a distant end state. This is Teamwork. By recruiting and building a talent strategy around our ethos of Row True, we cultivate the leaders who aspire to excellence, meaning, and purpose… We are basing our future on this bet; that by building self-mastery in ourselves first, then reaching out in that spirit to our customers, that we’ll offer a solution that will not only be worth paying for, but more so, will be a service worth coming back to and recommending to others. That is the art of the long view. That is PKL’s cornerstone principle.”
PKL is proud to have clear direction for our future and a CEO confidently helming our boat!
April 27, 2015
Congratulations to the PKL team at the Repairable Issue Point, II MEF, Camp Lejeune North Carolina!
Here’s a quote from the US Marine Corps Captain who leads and manages the Repairable Issue Point:
“Over the past 9 months I have had the luxury of serving next to some of the finest civilians I have seen. These individuals provided consistent support to all units within II MEF and have been instrumental in my successes here at the RIP. They truly care about their work and their knowledge base has helped bridge the gap between in knowledge between our newer and older Marines. Independent, knowledgeable, focused; this team has provided an extremely valuable function to this MEF.” – Captain Joussef J. Donado USMC, Repairable Issue Point OIC.
Our team of hard-working and dedicated individuals continues to uphold the PKL Ethos “Row True” and provide our customers with superior results. Our Director of Logistics Services, Colonel John Rutherford USMC (Ret.), personally hand-delivered our letters of appreciation to each PKL employee: James Pearce, Fabian Wright, Jacqulyn Stytle, Travis Lund, and Lucy Christianson.
Our deep gratitude to you all. Keep up the great work!
February 19, 2015
San Diego, CA—PKL Services, Inc., a global provider of aerospace services, recently appointed Lieutenant General Terry G. Robling (U.S. Marine Corps Retired) as CEO. Mr. Robling’s assignment as CEO is part of a planned executive succession, with former CEO, Mr. Samuel Flores, Jr., transitioning into the Owner/Chairman role.
Terry joins PKL Services following a distinguished 38-year career with the U.S. Marine Corps, having most recently served in the Marine Corps’ largest operational command billet as the Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and retiring in August 2014 as a Lieutenant General. Previously, Terry served as the Deputy Commandant for Aviation, responsible for all Marine Corps Aviation procurement, budgeting, and policy matters. He also served as the Commander, Marine Corps Forces and Marine Corps Bases, Japan, as well as the Commanding General of III Marine Expeditionary Force in Okinawa, Japan. Terry flew as a Naval Flight Officer in F-4 Phantom and F/A-18D aircraft, accumulating over 5,200 tactical jet hours in peacetime and in combat.
Commenting on Terry’s arrival to PKL, Owner Sam Flores stated, “PKL is very fortunate to add a leader of LtGen Robling’s talent, character, and international reputation. Terry is a true champion; a leader who has proven his excellence, time and again, in the largest arenas and under the most extreme challenges. Terry is precisely the leader to take PKL into the future.”
With a current portfolio of international and domestic contracts including aircraft maintenance and maintenance training, pilot and simulator training, logistics and supply chain management, and leadership development, PKL is well-postured for growth and expansion in the coming years.
Asked to comment on his new role as CEO, Terry reflected on PKL’s proud past while hinting also at the company’s aggressive plans for the future. “Joining PKL was the ideal fit for me personally, professionally, and for our family. We valued being part of a company with a strong ethos, vibrant leadership, a respected history, and a compelling future. PKL was that company! It is my privilege to add to the legacy created by Sam Flores, and more so, to create a new and significant chapter for PKL.”
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January 16, 2015
In December 2014, PKL”s current CEO, Sam Flores, and incoming CEO, Terry Robling (LtGen USMC, Ret.) traveled to Mountain Home AFB in Idaho to visit our Singapore contract personnel. The trip was very informative and rewarding.
Both men were able to meet with a variety of RSAF leadership and Squadron personnel.
Here, Sam and Terry, meet with RSAF Maintenance Leadership: ME5 Lim (left), ME5 Chua (middle), and Chief Palaniappan (right) and PKL personnel in the 428 Aircraft Maintenance Unit.
Sam and Terry then visited the 428 Fighter Squadron. Upon arriving, they met with the Squadron Commander, Lt. Colonel Chiapusio (right) and the RSAF Senior Ranking Officer, Lt. Col Tham (left).
Also on their tour of the facility, they were shown the 428 FS history timeline that is painted on the wall in the entry hallway.
Overall, the visit was a success and we thank all the personnel at Mountain Home AFB for their generosity and time!
November 26, 2014
It’s become a PKL tradition to host a Thanksgiving potluck at our Corporate office. We take time to thank the hardworking employees that keep this company running smoothly while enjoying some delicious food, good company, and a lot of laughs.
Here are a few of the photos from our Thanksgiving lunch:
The Thanksgiving Feast!
The first turkey (we had two)
Sam, our CEO, carving the turkey
A whole lot of sweets for dessert!
Everyone gathered to give thanks and then get in line for all that delicious food!
You can see more photos on our Facebook page.
November 10, 2014
In staying true to the US Marine Corps tradition, PKL brought together all of our Marines in the Corporate office to enjoy a ceremonial birthday cake. As is customary, the first piece of cake was shared by the eldest Marine (our CEO, Sam Flores) and the youngest Marine (our Government Opportunities Director, Vic David).
The cake and sword to celebrate the 239th birthday of the USMC.
Our Executive VP explaining the history and tradition of the Marine Corps birthday.
Cutting the cake
The first piece of cake is served!
Our CEO, Sam Flores, the eldest Marine, enjoying the first bite.
Our youngest Marine, Vic David, really enjoying his bite of cake!
Semper Fi and Happy birthday!
October 24, 2014
On Thursday, October 23rd, the PKL Corporate office hosted our first October-fest celebration. Employees contributed their favorite fall/October themed dish, dessert, or beverage – all of which were voted on for the best in each category.
Some of the delicious items included sauerkraut and sausage, bratwurst, German quiche, pale ale marinated mussels, tuna rolls, homemade pretzels, pumpkin pie, pumpkin scones, and a variety of beers and beverages.
Our winners included the white chocolate Oreo cheesecake for best dessert, the “secret” applesauce marinated sausages for best food, and the “Harry Potter” butter beer for best beverage.
The winners received commemorative plaques to be displayed in their workspaces until next year’s winners take the crowns!
October 20, 2014
Our VMAQT-1 team in Cherry Point, NC had an exciting day last week when they had a seven jet (EA-6B) flyover MCAS Cherry Point!
Due to the age of the aircraft, it”s a big deal when the squadron can get them all up in the air at the same time. And, according to our team lead, no other “Prowler” unit has ever achieved a seven jet flyover.
The seven EA-6B “Prowler” jets are powered by two Pratt & Whitney J52-P408 engines producing
about 12,000 lbs of thrust each. The aircraft carries four aviators in the cockpit. The aircraft carries pods used for jamming enemy air defense missile and gun radar systems.
Congrats to the VMAQT-1, AVMAC, and PKL team! Go Team Prowler!
Update 10/22/14: This milestone achievement was also showcased on DVIDS this week. http://www.dvidshub.net/image/1622735/vmaqt-1-marines-conduct-historic-fly-lauded-excellence#.VEfsqJ3n-tU
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