Alaska Land Exploration

Alaska Land Exploration LLC is a helicopter charter company based in Fairbanks, Alaska, established in 2008. Its tagline is "Whenever. Wherever. Whatever it Takes." The company specialises in statewide charters with external load capability, transportation and logistical support at remote sites, from Utqiagvik to the Aleutian Islands.

Services

• Scientific expeditions, environmental research and wildlife management support
• Flightseeing tours and adventure packages
• Aerial photography, cinematography and filmmaking
• Mineral exploration, mining claim staking and remote logistics
• Precision vertical reference and long-line work
• Aircraft salvage, snowmachine and ATV recovery

The company offers discounts on long-term contracts.

Flight training

The company also runs a helicopter flight school using Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters. Its site describes a discovery flight over the Fairbanks area, private pilot training, commercial pilot training and advanced training, taking students through to commercial and flight instructor certificates in a working environment aimed at Alaska's backcountry.

Safety and approvals

• FAA certified Part 133/135 air carrier
• Pilots hold a minimum of 4,000 helicopter hours, which the company says is more than double the FAA requirement for air carrier operations
• Robinson factory trained mechanics carry out daily maintenance checks before the first flight, during turnarounds and after the last flight
• Parts are ordered directly from the manufacturer so manufacturing dates can be traced

Contact

Phone: (907) 903-7707