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About Us


The Blue River Story

Head in the Clouds

Blue River’s History

Jamie Hastings, the founder of Blue River Aviation, began his aviation career as a pilot for Peninsula Airways. He began flight instructing as a part-time gig in 2009. After a decade of working as a flight instructor on the side, Jamie decided to pursue his flight school full-time. With his own fleet of aircraft at the ready, Blue River Aviation was born and has become one of the best Alaska aviation companies!

Producing Top-Notch Pilots

Alaska’s Premier Flight School

Blue River Aviation’s reputation, as one of the leading aviation companies in Alaska, attracts students worldwide to our top-notch flight training instruction and unique Alaskan flying experience. Led by our founder Jamie Hastings and his skilled team, students receive personalized training, mastering diverse flying conditions. Our flight school’s commitment to excellence and safety makes it a beacon for aviation enthusiasts seeking high-quality education in Alaska’s captivating skies.

 

If you’re interested in earning your pilot’s license at Blue River Aviation, contact us.

Blue River’s Future

Always Growing

At Blue River Aviation, we aim to cover a variety of aviation needs. Besides flight training, we provide thorough aircraft maintenance to keep planes in great shape. We also offer charter services for travelers looking for convenience and leisure options. We’re one of the best Alaska charter flight companies, and don’t miss our flightseeing tours where you’ll enjoy Alaska’s beautiful landscapes from the sky. We’re committed to delivering quality services that cater to our aviation community’s diverse needs. As we look forward to the future, we’re excited to continue growing and finding new ways to serve our clients in the ever-evolving world of aviation!

Jamie Hastings

Owner, 135 Chief Pilot, CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP, RW, A&P, IA

Maggie Chiolero

General Manager, Maintenance Manager, A&P, PPL

Mary Creighton

Flight School and Operations Manager, PPL, TW, SES

Tayler Hansen

Special Projects, PPL

Dennis Cooley

135 Director of Maintenance

John Hess

Lead Operations Facilitator, CPL

Eli Loudon

Ground Crew, CPL

Mitchel Warner

135 Pilot, A&P Mechanic

Wyatt Crump

A&P Mechanic, PPL

Josh Horney

A&P Mechanic, CPL

Caleb Carlton

Apprentice A&P, PPL

Ethan Messick

Apprentice A&P

Rex Gray

DPE, CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP, TW, SES

Aaron Palmberg

CFI

Brooke Botha

FAA Gold Seal, CFI, TW, SES

Tyler Pursley

CFI, TW, SES

Johndavid Ahlberg (JD)

CFI, CFII

Tristin Wild

CFI/CFII

David Rief

CFI, CFII, TW

Benjamin Loss

CFI,CFII,MEI

Sebastian Lichtenthal

CFI

Jared Hawkins

CFI

Hans Colberg

135 Pilot

Jordan Murdock

ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI, TW, SES

Mr. Goose

Head Of Security

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Treat Enthusiast

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