After earning its ETOPS certification amid a global pandemic, Saltchuk’s air cargo arm is staying the course toward growth. Betsy Seaton became president and CEO of Saltchuk Aviation in January of 2019, armed with a rich background in corporate strategy
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Corral: ‘It’s a beautiful story to see the progress and growth we’ve accomplished.’ StratAir Key Account Senior Operations Manager Jorge Corral has been named the 2023 President’s Award for Safety Innovation honoree. Corral’s inclusive leadership and safety-first mindset led to
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Robert Fairbanks hails from Kotzebue, where he grew up unloading NAC planes. Pilot Robert Fairbanks joined Northern Air Cargo (NAC) just last year as a 737 First Officer, but his relationship with the iconic Alaskan company – and the whole
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In the seventh of a nine-part Q&A series, NAS VP of HR Tim Healey answers questions about his life, career, and a nomination for this year’s awards. No one was prepared for the disruption and change that would come from
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“Food security is a big issue in our community and everywhere,” he said. “We wanted to illustrate how, with little effort, everyone can make an impact – not only during a pandemic but every day. We’ve always believed that being involved and helping out where needed is a part of being a good neighbor, and in our case, good Alaskans.”
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Ashley Medeiros: ‘We have such a great group of people here, and we’re so family-oriented, everyone does their part.’ By Hilary Reeves According to Ashley Medeiros, most graduating high school seniors born and raised in Hawaii know that the best
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Todd Loomer logged 40 hours of flight time in the week after the storm. By Hilary Reeves Two days after Maria’s winds quieted over San Juan, Todd Loomer was in the air flying his team from Seattle to Jacksonville, Florida.
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After a weekend that began with hope and ended in heartbreak, more than 7,500 employees around the world marked a moment together. By Hilary Reeves At 11 a.m. on October 6, the bell on the Midnight Sun rang out across
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Northern Air Cargo, Aloha Air Cargo, and subsidiaries Northern Air Maintenance Services, and Aloha Tech Ops all earned the honor; NAC Director of Maintenance Mike Bevis explains the effort. By Hilary Reeves With the new year came the news that
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An interview with Chris Coakley, Vice President of Government Affairs at Saltchuk Chris Coakley has the distinction of being Saltchuk’s only employee in Washington – Washington D.C., that is. He spends his days on “The Hill,” educating lawmakers and advocating
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Intertwined with the pioneering spirit of Alaska from the beginning, the company continues to invest in all the last frontier has to offer. By Hilary Reeves – This article first appeared in the December 2013 issue of Totem Ocean News.
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Representatives from 10 Saltchuk companies gathered to conduct on-the-spot interviews and answer questions Recruiters and hiring managers from Saltchuk’s Alaska operating companies gathered on March 13, 2024, in Anchorage for the first Alaska Transportation and Logistics Hiring Event, designed to
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Andres Gonzalez: ‘We have a talented group of people who are instrumental in accomplishing our long-term success. I couldn’t be more excited.’ Like many busy professionals, StratAir President Andres Gonzalez’s morning routine starts with coffee. “I can’t function properly without
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