About Us

Centerline Services LLC is a team of professionals dedicated to the highest standards of safety, quality customer service, and efficiency.  Since 2009, we have been delivering effective staff augmentation, consulting, training, program management, host country nationalization, aircraft maintenance and contractor logistics support solutions to the federal government, state, local municipalities, commercial customers and clients throughout the United States and Latin-America. Utilizing an international strategy, our company is registered to do business in the United States, Colombia, Perú, Bolivia, Brazil and Guatemala. We have proven capabilities and expertise in key areas of aviation mission support tasks ranging from program management, maintenance, operations, and quality control to logistics and personnel sustainment.

The story of Centerline is one of struggle, perseverance, resilience, teamwork, victory and success. Our story comes from a humble beginning. As a son of two parents deeply immersed in the aviation field, Kenneth was brought up as being part of the Delta Airlines Family. His father, US Army Sgt Edward Lawrence Plotkin was New York born, son of Ukrainian-Polish immigrants and a distinguished Vietnam Veteran, who is now resting at Arlington National Cemetery, following his retirement from Delta Airlines after serving 26 years with them. His mother, Beatriz Quintero Plotkin, immigrant from Colombia, is a well known matriarch amongst the Colombian-American community in Miami and renowned for her devotion to service. Beatriz, Public Relations Consultant for Centerline, has worked for over 25 years in the aviation service industry with companies such as: Ladeco Airlines, Aerocondor, Aerolíneas Argentinas and Lloyd Aéro Boliviano. Kenneth was simply brought up in the aviation industry.

Company Philosophy

The shortest distance between two points is the “centerline”.  We go direct to the solution, optimizing time, resources, and energy in the process.

Company Values

We have a “Win-Win Attitude” and we represent the values of:  Abundance Mentality, Efficiency, Effectiveness, Integrity, Creativity and Dedication.

Company Vision

Our vision is to be a globally recognized and distinguished company, characterized by our commitment to safety, service, efficiency, and enduring success.

Our Certifications and Memberships

8(a) Business Development Program Certification

This certification is sponsored by the Small Business Association (SBA) of the United States government. The program is intended for organizations that are owned and controlled at least 51% by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

Section 8(a) Minority Owned Business

FAA AC 00-56

This Quality Management System (QMS) accredits civil aircraft parts distributors and involves FAA imposed requirements related to procurement, validation, authentication and traceability for these aircraft products.

TAC-2000

A Global Quality Assurance standard created by the Transonic Aviation Group in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 00-56, implemented to provide customers the highest standards of products and services.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Registered

ITAR requires that any company which engages in the business of manufacturing defense articles or furnishing defense services is required to register and keep their registration current with the United States Department of State.

Joint Certification Program (JCP) Certified

The JCP established in 1985 to allow United States (U.S.)/Canadian contractors to apply for access to Department of Defense/Department of National Defense (DOD/DND) unclassified export controlled technical data/critical technology on an equally favorable basis in accordance with DODI 5320.25 “Withholding of Unclassified Technical Data and Technology from Public Disclosure”, and Canadian Technical Data Control Regulations.

Local Developing Business (LDB) Certified

This Miami-Dade County Small Business Development (SBD) program is a gender and race neutral program for small businesses that have non-exclusive permits to provide general aeronautical services to commercial airlines and aircraft operators at Miami International Airport.

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certified

PHR demonstrates our mastery of the technical and operational aspects of HR management, including U.S. labor law and regulations. The PHR is for the HR professional who has experience with program implementation and has a tactical/logistical orientation with regard to personnel management.

Associate’s Certificate in Project Management

This is an entry-level certification for project practitioners intended to demonstrate the understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management.

FAA Part 107 Certified Commercial Drone Pilot Licensed Personnel

In order to fly drones under the FAA ‘s Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, “UAS”, Rule (Part 107), one must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA . This certificate demonstrates our understanding of the regulations, operating requirements, and procedures for safely flying drones.

EXIM Bank Approved

EXIM provides financing solutions – including export credit insurance, working capital guarantees, and guarantees of commercial loans to foreign buyers – to empower exporters of U.S. goods and services.

Member of Colombian-American Chamber of Commerce

This United States based organization was founded in 1976 and is focused on stimulating commercial relationships between Colombia and the United States of America. The chamber promotes the development and growth of small, medium and large enterprises.

Member of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA)

AUSA is a non-profit educational organization that supports the U.S. Army – Active, Guard and Reserve, as well as Army Civilians, Retirees and Families.