Grant Aviation, Inc P.O. Box 92200 Anchorage, AK 99509 Proposal to Provide EAS atAleknagik,Alaska
Docket DOT·OST -2014·0219 EAS & Domestic Analysis Division Office ofAviation Analysis U.S. Department ofTransportation 400 71 h Street S.W., Room 6401 Washington, D.C. 20590 February 9, 2015
Dear Sirs, ·-.!I

Enclosed, find Grant Aviation, Inc.'s proposal to provide Essential Air Service between Dillingham, Alaska and Aleknagik, Alaska for the period AprilS, 2015 through April4, 2017.
In accord with the Department's request for proposals, GrantAviation proposes to provide three direct, nonstop flights perweek between Dillingham and Aleknagik.
The aircraft types to be utilized for this proposed service are either Cessna C-207 or Gipps Aero GA-8. Both ofthese aircraft types are single engine, non-pressurized aircraft capable ofcarrying at least six passengers. This proposal provides for passenger transport as well as handling and interim storage of mail and freight between Dillingham and the village ofAleknagik.
At 100% performance ofthe schedule proposed above, GrantAviation expects atotal annual economic cost of $147,454.98. Estimated annual revenue derived from scheduled passenger fares, freight tariffs, and compensation for transporting U.S. Mail flown along the route is expected to total $28,788.10, leaving $118,666.88 in uncovered costs.
To cover the difference between expected economic costs and expected revenues, Grant Aviation will require an annual subsidy of$118,666.88.
We look forward to working with you in providing service tothe people ofAleknagik.
Ifyou require further information, I may be contacted by phone at 907 529-6999, or by e-mail at bmcglasson@flygrant.com.
Cost data follows.
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## GrantAviation Aleknagik EAS Proposal Summary
Weekly Round Trips Annual RT Flights @ 100% completion Per RT Block Time (Hours) Annual Block Hours Distance DLG- Aleknagik Airport (stat miles)
Annual 0/W Passengers expected OWfare Annual maillbs expected Current mail rate /lb Annual Freight lbs expected Current Freight rates /lb

Expected Revenue Derived from Operations Passenger Fares Mail Revenue 

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$ $ 3 156 0.60 93.60 21
22 108.00 41,000 0.5681

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Freight Revenue $ Annual Revenue 2,376.00 23,292.10

3,120.00 Total Annual Revenue from Scheduled Operations 

### $ 28,788.10

Expected Direct Expense of Operations Fuel/oil Aircraft lease expense Maintenance (engine&prop +labor+parts) Pilot labor, all inclusive oftax & beni Aviation Insurance annual hull and liability

Expected Indirect Expense of Operations Hanger lease & ramp ac services Ticketing & ground service Total Annual Direct Expense

Freight & mail Handling DLG, Aleknagik Pilot housing+utility

Sum of Direct and Indirect Expense Add Burden @ 18.4% subtotal Add Profit@ 5.0% Total Annual Indirect Expense Annual Direct Exp. $ 11.934.00 $ 33,171.43 $ 12,411.36 

### $ 24,246.43 $ 5,892.86 $ 87,6S6.07

Annual Indirect Exp. $ 3,000.00 

### $ 7,800.00 $ 5,496.00 $ 14,657.14



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### $ $ 30,9S3.14

118,609.22

21,824.10 140,433.31 7,021.67 Total Annual Economic Cost 

### $ 147,454.98
Total Annual Revenue from Scheduled Operations $ 28,788.10
Annual Subsidy Required 

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### will promptly take any meaures necessary to effectuate this agreement. The Recipient further agrees that 

### it shall take reasonable actions to guarantee that it, its contractors and subcontractors subject to the Department ofTransportation regulations cited above, transferees, and successors 

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### will comply with all requirements imposed or pursuant to the statutes and Department ofTransportation regulations cited above, other pertinent directives, and the above assurances. IV. These assurances obligate the Recipient for the period during which Federal financial assistance is extended. The Recipient agrees that the United States has a right to seekjudicial enforcement with regard to any matter arising under the statutes and Department ofTransportation regulations cited above, other pertinent directives, and the above assurances. V. These assurances are given for the purpose ofobtaining Federal subsidy under the Essential Air Service Program and are binding on the Recipient, contractors, subcontractors, transferees, successors in interest, and all otherparticipants receiving Fedeml subsidy 

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### UNITED STATES OFAMERICA DEPARTMENTOFTRANSPORTATION OFFICE OFTHE SECRETARY OFFICE OFAVIATION ANALYSIS CERTIFICATION REGARDING DRUG-FREE \VORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SUBSIDIZED ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE
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### The subsidized essential airservice carriercertifies that it will, or will continue, to provide a drugfree workplace by: (a) Publishing a statement notifYing employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession oruse ofa controlled substance is prohibited in the carrier's workplace, and specifying the actions that will 

### be taken against employees for violation ofsuch prohibition; (b) Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about-- ( l ) The dangers ofdrug abuse in the workplace; (2) 111e grantee's policy ofmaintaining a drug-free workplace; (3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; (c) Making it 

### a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the perfonnance ofwork supported by the subsidy be given a copy ofthe statement required by paragraph (a); (d) NotifYing the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as acondition of employment supported by the subsidy, the employee will-- (I) Abide by the terms ofthe**statement~** 

### and (2) NotifY the employerin writing ofhis or herconviction for a violation ofa criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction; (e) NotifYing the agency in writing, within ten calendardays after receiving notice under paragraph (d)(2) from an employee or othenvise receiving actual notice ofconviction. Employers ofconvicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to the Office ofAviation Analysis. Notice shall include the order number ofeach affected subsidized service; (t) 

### Taking one ofthe following actions, within 30 days ofreceiving notice underparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so**convicte~-** (1) 

### Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements oftheRehabilitation Act ofl973, as amended, or (2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by aFederal, State or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;

### (g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation ofparagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f).**~** 

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