Pathfinder Aviation

Pathfinder Aviation is a helicopter transport company based in Anchorage, Alaska, founded in 2001 to address the Alaska utility helicopter market gap. Since then, it has expanded from seasonal utility flying to year-round operations worldwide. The company specializes in supporting missions in remote and austere environments, serving both government and private clients.

Its operations cover a wide range of markets including research and science, government, wildland fire management, defense, offshore energy, utilities, construction, winter recreation, film and media, and tourism. Notable areas of experience include the Arctic, the Pacific Ocean, Caribbean, and Alaska, with expanding interests in the Gulf of Mexico, Australia, Asia, Africa, and the North Sea.

Pathfinder offers services such as crew transport, external load work for moving goods, aerial fire management with carded crews, heli-skiing access, Department of Defense missions, offshore oil and gas support, utility construction, power line surveys, drilling and exploration support, aerial cinema production, private charters, and tours involving glacier landings and wildlife viewing.

The company operates a fleet composed mainly of Airbus and Bell helicopters. Models cited include the Airbus H135 for offshore and utility missions, Bell 212, 212S, and 412 for fire, utility, and defense operations, and the Airbus H125 variants (Astar B2 and B3) for heli-skiing, adventure, utility, VIP, and aerial cinema work. These aircraft handle useful loads ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 pounds. Pathfinder also holds interests in aircraft operated by affiliates and joint venture partners.

Pathfinder Aviation emphasizes a professional and experienced workforce with ongoing training. The company is active globally and confident in its operational and professional standards. Its website and social media remain active, showing current operations and employment opportunities.

Services

• Crew transport
• External load operations
• Aerial fire management
• Heli-skiing access
• Department of Defense missions
• Offshore oil and gas support
• Utility construction
• Power line surveys
• Aerial cinema production
• Private charters and tours