Third Party Logistics for the Navy P-8A Aircraft

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S&K Aerospace provides comprehensive repair, overhaul, and upgrade services for 361 critical parts used on the P-8A Poseidon, a military variant of the Boeing 737 renowned for its role as a long-range maritime patrol aircraft. This contract ensures program and supply support for Navy, Marine Corps, and Joint and Allied Forces that utilize this aircraft.

SKA coordinates closely with NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support P-8 Planners, ensuring the customer complete visibility of asset repairs. This allows the USN to schedule and plan aircraft downtimes and mission impact.

With a robust logistics process system and a network of qualified Sources of Repair, including our own internal Part 145 Repair Station, S&K exceeds contract requirements at all levels.

On May 23rd, 2022, SKA was featured in a NAVSUP News article that placed emphasis on our exceptional abilities to manage the P-8 Poseidon support requirements.

Read the full article here:

“Small Business Contract Keeps P-8 Poseidon Flying“
– By Brian Jones, Office of Corporate Communications, U.S. Navy

Customer feedback

“We’ve seen a 50% reduction in customer wait time for the basket of NIINs (parts) completed by SKA.”

– NAVSUP WSS P-8 Integrated Weapon System Team Director

“SKA has in-depth knowledge of [FAA]-governed repair processes, infrastructure and regulations. In the two years since the contract’s award, SKA has received more than 3,000 orders with nearly 2,000 being fulfilled. SKA does a very good job as an integrator. They have their vendors ready to do the repairs and have also established very good lines of communication. When NAVSUP WSS needs information regarding an item, SKA is always able to provide it.”

– NAVSUP P-8 Contracting Officer