Named for the cold, smooth, and beautiful winter days above the Arctic Circle. During the cold month of January, temperatures in Kotzebue AK often dip down to -30°F with inland villages going much colder. The morning flight to the villages up the Kobuk River departs and as you are climbing the sky ahead of you starts to take on a calming but vibrant blue and orange color which slowly brightens as you climb through the cold and frigid air. The heater is working, but you’re still bundled up because you know it could quit at any moment. Once you level off, you trim the plane and engage the autopilot smoothly without feeling a thing and pull out your thermos to pour a hot cup of coffee, take a deep breath and enjoy another beautiful day.  Frigid Air was named for not only the smooth scenic artic mornings, but also for the preparedness it takes to operate in those conditions with confidence. Our goal is provide the Alaskan aviation industry with the assistance, training and tools needed to operate confidently in the changing Alaska aviation environment.

Tanner has been actively working in part 135 operation for the past 10 years as a line pilot and in various management position from Director of Training to Chief Pilot. Tanner’s experience both as a pilot and a manager gives insight into part 135 that would be difficult to find elsewhere.