SoCal Jets Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence – And Turns Focus Towards Future

Van Nuys, CA (Nov. 5, 2014) – Doing anything for 30 years is an impressive accomplishment. Doing something difficult for 30 years is even more impressive. Doing something difficult very well for 30 years is truly exceptional.

SoCal Jets has always been exceptional – and committed to providing exceptional service to all its customers. Today, SoCal Jets is proud to celebrate 30 years of excellence in the aviation industry. After its first three decades of operation, SoCal Jets stands as the premier corporate aircraft maintenance facility at the Van Nuys Airport.

Surviving at the Van Nuys Airport for 30 years, through some of the very best and worst of times, is something few aviation companies can claim. Surviving and thriving in this always challenging and changing environment is even more rare. SoCal Jets has managed to do both, thanks largely to the innovation, insight and rock-solid leadership of owner Robert Roig.

Roig and SoCal Jets employ exceptional corporate aircraft technicians, each of whom hold a minimum of 12 years of professional experience, along with FAA and A&P certificates. Working from SoCal Jet’s state-of-the-art, 18,000-square-foot facility, each employee is dedicated to maintaining aircraft to the highest of all standards – with the utmost commitment to the safety and satisfaction of its customers always first and foremost. This personalized service is augmented and accented by the experience cited earlier, along with timely responsiveness and nimble flexibility.

SoCal Jets proudly and expertly services a wide variety of aircraft, including Gulfstream, Challenger, Falcon, Hawker, Learjet, Citation, Westwind, King Air, and Astra. The company also supports many aircraft in Mexico, and is proud to be one of just a handful of U.S. companies to have received certification from the Mexican DGAC.

With 30 years under its operational belt, SoCal Jets now looks to the future – with ambitious and aggressive plans to take the business to the next level. Powered by a high level of excellence, expertise and enthusiasm from everyone throughout the operation, Roig and SoCal Jets are confident that this goal will be achieved.

“We’re always looking to add new people with exceptional passion and experience to the SoCal Jets team,” said Roig. “We’ve come a long way in 30 years, but we envision even greater growth over the next several decades. Of course, we would be nothing without our customers and our own people, and we never lose sight of what has made us successful. It’s this blend of grounded humility and aggressive confidence that allows us to stand out in our industry, and will empower us to soar to new heights in the years to come.”

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About SoCal Jets, Inc.

Headquartered in Van Nuys, CA, SoCal Jets employs some of the best aircraft technicians and promotes a positive attitude that ensures company-wide success as it proudly celebrates its 30th year in business. Each SoCal Jets employee is dedicated to maintaining aircraft to the highest standard, with the utmost commitment to the safety of our customers. SoCal Jets services a wide variety of aircraft including Gulfstream, Challenger, Falcon, Hawker, Learjet, Citation, Westwind, King Air, and Beechjet. SoCal Jets also supports many aircraft in Mexico, and is proud to be one of just a handful of U.S. companies to have received certification from the Mexican DGAC. You can learn more about SoCal Jets online at www.socaljets.aero.

For more information, contact Debi Carpenter at debi@socaljets.aero or 760.390.7386

SoCal Jets, Inc. Awarded Aircell Dealership

VAN NUYS, CA (August 13, 2014) –– If SoCal Jets could distill its operating philosophy down to one word, it would be:

Better.

And thanks to a new partnership with in-flight connectivity innovator and leader Aircell, Van Nuys, CA-based SoCal Jets has become even better. Again.

SoCal Jets has officially become a certified United States Aircell dealer – and in so doing, has also joined a powerful and diverse global network.

Due to customer demand, we expanded our services to include avionics a few years ago,” said Robert Roig, President and Founder of SoCal Jets, Inc.  “Being awarded an Aircell dealership in Mexico, and now in the United States, reflects highly on our team’s performance and capabilities.” 

A Gogo company, the Broomfield, CO-based Aircell ranks as the leading provider of in-flight connectivity equipment and services to the business aviation market.

Via a full range of services including voice, Internet, cockpit data and more, Aircell enhances the productivity, safety and enjoyment of the aviation experience for business travelers.

Thanks to the agreement between SoCal Jets and Aircell, SoCal Jets will become a proud part of an authorized Aircell dealer/distributor network that spans six continents and serves a global customer base.

“We’re very pleased to welcome SoCal Jets to our global network of dealers and distributors – particularly as we continue to expand our product and service offerings,” said John Wade, Aircell’s Executive Vice President and General Manager. 

An established, innovative and trusted brand in airborne communications, Aircell is a factory option at every major business aircraft manufacturer, and is also installed on the world’s largest fractional ownership fleets. The only company to offer equipment for three of the industry’s most popular network technologies – Iridium Satellite, Inmarsat SwiftBroadband and Gogo Biz® – Aircell provides solutions addressing any customer need, aircraft type or geography. 

The recipient of several dozen awards for innovation, Aircell is widely credited with many of the aviation industry’s most influential historical achievements, beginning with the groundbreaking airborne cellular concept that launched the company in 1991.

 
About SoCal Jets, Inc.

Headquartered in Van Nuys, CA, SoCal Jets employs some of the best aircraft technicians and promotes a positive attitude that ensures company-wide success as it proudly celebrates its 30th year in business. Each SoCal Jets employee is dedicated to maintaining aircraft to the highest standard, with the utmost commitment to the safety of our customers. SoCal Jets services a wide variety of aircraft including Gulfstream, Challenger, Falcon, Hawker, Learjet, Citation, Westwind, King Air, and Beechjet. SoCal Jets also supports many aircraft in Mexico, and is proud to be one of just a handful of U.S. companies to have received certification from the Mexican DGAC. You can learn more about SoCal Jets online at www.socaljets.aero.

About Aircell

Aircell, a Gogo company, is a leading provider of in-flight connectivity equipment and services to the business aviation market. Through a full range of services including voice, Internet, cockpit data and more, Aircell increases the productivity, safety, and enjoyment of the business aviation travel experience. Headquartered in Broomfield, CO, Aircell is an AS9100-certified company serving a global customer base with an authorized dealer/distributor network that spans six continents. A trusted brand in airborne communications, Aircell is a factory option at every major business aircraft manufacturer, and is installed on the world’s largest fractional ownership fleets. The only company to offer equipment for three of the industry’s most popular network technologies – Iridium Satellite, Inmarsat SwiftBroadband and Gogo Biz® – Aircell provides advice and solutions addressing any customer need, aircraft type, or geography. A Collier Trophy nominee and the recipient of several dozen awards for innovation, Aircell is widely credited with many of the industry’s most influential historical achievements, beginning with the groundbreaking airborne cellular concept that launched the company in 1991. Find out more about Aircell at www.aircell.com and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/aircellbizav.

About Gogo

Gogo is the parent company of Aircell, and the global leader in in-flight connectivity and wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions. Using Gogo's exclusive products and services, passengers with Wi-Fi enabled devices can get online on more than 2,000 Gogo-equipped commercial aircraft. Gogo In-flight connectivity partners include Aeromexico, American Airlines, Air Canada, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Japan Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways and Virgin America. Gogo In-flight entertainment partners include Aeromexico, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Japan Airlines, Scoot and US Airways. In addition to its commercial airline business, Gogo has more than 6,500 business aircraft outfitted with its communications services. Back on the ground, Gogo's 800-plus employees in Itasca, IL, Broomfield, CO and London, England are working to continually redefine flying as a productive, socially connected, and all-around more satisfying experience. Learn more about Gogo at www.gogoair.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gogo and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/gogo.

For more information, contact Debi Carpenter at debi@socaljets.aero or 760.390.7386.