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Anchorage hiring event aimed at proactively addressing challenges, removing barriers

March 12, 2024 Hilary Reeves 1198 Views Alaska, Alaska Petroleum, Anchorage, careers, Carlile, Carlile Transportation, Cook Inlet Tug and Barge, Delta Western, hiring, HR expertise, Inlet Petroleum, NAMS, Naniq, Naniq Global Logistics, Northern Air Cargo, ryan air, saltchuk family, TOTE Maritime Alaska

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

Robert Fairbanks looks back at the camera in a cargo jet cockpit.

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NAC pilot boasts storied aviation background

November 9, 2021 Hilary Reeves 3092 Views air cargo, Alaska, Anchorage, History, leadership, NAC, NAMS, Northern Air Cargo, Saltchuk Alaska, saltchuk family

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

Betsy Seaton stands in front of a NAC jet engine.

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Seaton sends Saltchuk Aviation soaring

October 26, 2021 Hilary Reeves 3850 Views air cargo, Alaska, Aloha Air Cargo, Anchorage, Growth, leadership, NAC, NAMS, Northern Air Cargo, Saltchuk Alaska, saltchuk family, Saltchuk People, stratair

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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2020 Safety Award nominee Q&A: Tim Healey, Northern Aviation Services

August 10, 2021 Hilary Reeves 2393 Views air cargo, Alaska, Anchorage, Awards, leadership, NAC, NAMS, Northern Air Cargo, Northern Aviation Services, Safety, safety award, Safety Culture, Saltchuk Alaska, saltchuk family, Saltchuk People

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

Ed Rowe crosses his arms in a NAMS hangar, wearing an orange reflective vest.

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2020 Safety Award nominee Q&A: Ed Rowe, NAMS

June 24, 2021 Hilary Reeves 1762 Views air cargo, Alaska, Anchorage, Awards, leadership, NAC, NAMS, Northern Air Cargo, Northern Aviation Services, Safety, safety award, Safety Culture, Saltchuk Alaska, saltchuk family, Saltchuk People

In the third of a nine-part Q&A series, NAMS Passenger Ramp Lead Ed Rowe answers questions about his life, career, and nomination for this year’s awards. Northern Air Maintenance Services Passenger Ramp Lead Ed Rowe was nominated for Safety Award

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From remote arctic north to big city living

October 22, 2020 Hilary Reeves 1039 Views air cargo, Alaska, Anchorage, leadership, NAC, NAMS, Northern Air Cargo, Saltchuk, Saltchuk Alaska, saltchuk family, Saltchuk People

Now comfortably ensconced in Anchorage, NAC warehouse pro Dion Bourdukofsky’s career journey led him from the Aleut island community he calls home. Dionisy (Dion) Bourdukofsky’s heritage is evident in both his name and his childhood spent on Saint Paul Island,

Laticia smiles and crosses her arms in NAC offices.

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Claims Controller finds passion in lost freight

February 28, 2020 Hilary Reeves 1185 Views air cargo, Alaska, Anchorage, family, Family Ties, leadership, NAC, NAMS, Northern Air Cargo, Saltchuk Alaska, Saltchuk Aviation, saltchuk family, Saltchuk People

Army veteran Laticia Rowe joined NAC 18 years ago after settling in Alaska. By Hilary Reeves It took Northern Air Cargo Claims Controller Laticia Rowe decades to find her dream career. Born and raised in Central Florida, she is the

Ed poses in a warehouse wearing an orange reflective vest and badge on his arm.

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NAMS Ramp Lead: ‘employees are family’

February 5, 2019 Hilary Reeves 1040 Views air cargo, Alaska, Anchorage, Growth, NAC, NAMS, Northern Air Cargo, Saltchuk People

Seventeen years after joining the company, Ed Rowe said growth is inevitable – but some things remain the same. By Hilary Reeves Ed Rowe joined Northern Air Cargo (NAC) in September of 2001 as a Warehouse Agent. He grew up a

Parry crosses his arms in front of an airplane in a reflective yellow vest.

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NAMS ramp lead clears path to success

October 30, 2018 Hilary Reeves 737 Views Alaska, Anchorage, Carlile, family, NAMS, retirement, Saltchuk, Saltchuk People

Kansas-native Dan Parry moved to Alaska 38 years ago By Hilary Reeves The first time Dan Parry set foot in Alaska – on a vacation with his parents in the early ‘70s – he knew he was destined to live

Tony Alvarado left ConocoPhillips for NAMS in 2016.

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NAMS trainer finds home in Alaska

October 15, 2018 Hilary Reeves 832 Views Alaska, Anchorage, Community, leadership, NAC, NAMS, Northern Air Cargo, Safety, Safety Culture, Saltchuk, Saltchuk People

Tony Alvarado: ‘I’m constantly measuring our actions in the airport, in the office, on the ground, and in the air against our goals and objectives to detect and deter danger and to prevent harm.’ By Hilary Reeves Tony Alvarado is

Benton wrests his arm on a tool cupboard.

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NAMS shift Foreman leads new tool accountability effort

May 4, 2017 Emily Reiter 655 Views aircraft maintenance, airforce, Alaska, continuous improvement, NAC, NAMS, Safety, snap-on tools, Veteran

Benton Spencer helped pare 25 toolboxes down to two By Hilary Reeves In 2015, Northern Air Maintenance Services (NAMS) had 25 toolboxes containing some 20,000 tools spread across its Anchorage hanger. Tool accountability is critical in aviation – a misplaced

Roselyn poses in a warehouse wearing an orange NAMS reflective vest.

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NAMS ramp lead returns missing ring, team ‘exemplifies’ customer service, ethics

August 29, 2016 Emily Reiter 889 Views Alaska, aviation, crew, Customer Service, NAC, NAMS, samoa, us territory

Roselyn Faualo’s love of family keeps her upbeat through the long Alaskan nights By Hilary Reeves Roselyn Faualo was set to begin her overnight shift as ramp lead for Northern Air Maintenance Services (NAMS) in Anchorage on Aug. 8 when

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Saltchuk Connecting Alaska video

May 26, 2015 Emily Reiter 1050 Views Alaska video, Carlile, Carlile Transportation, Cook Inlet Tug and Barge, Foss, NAC, NAMS, Northern Air Cargo, Northern Aviation Services, Saltchuk, Saltchuk Alaska, TOTE Maritime, Totem Ocean, Video

Saltchuk is building the best, by land, air, and sea. From the Bering Sea to Barrow, Anchorage to Aniak, and dozens of communities across the Last Frontier, Saltchuk is at home in Alaska. Our companies connect the roads, waterways, and