BEFORE THE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

WASHINGTON, DC

_______________________________

) 

In the matter of the application of ) 

) 

WINGS AIRWAYS INC. ) DOCKET DOT-OST-2010-0023 

) 

For a certificate of public convenience ) 

And necessity under 49 USC 41102 ) 

_______________________________) 

REPLY OF WINGS AIRWAYS INC.

TO DOT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUEST

DATED OCTOBER 21, 2010

Communications with respect to this document should be addressed to: 

Holly Johnson

Wings Airways

2 Marine Way #175

Juneau, AK 99801 

(907) 586-6275 

holly@wingsairways.com

November 12, 2010
BEFORE THE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

WASHINGTON, DC

_______________________________

) 

In the matter of the application of ) 

) 

WINGS AIRWAYS ) DOCKET DOT-OST-2010-0023 

) 

For a certificate of public convenience ) 

And necessity under 49 USC 41102 ) 

_______________________________) 

REPLY OF WINGS AIRWAYS INC.

TO DOT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUEST

DATED OCTOBER 21, 2010

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Wings Airways Accident Plan can be found in Appendix A

2. Wings Airways does not plan to operate any covered flight segments in the foreseeable 

future. If a decision is made to provide international flights, Wings Airways will comply 

with Section 243.13 immediately.

MANAGEMENT AND KEY TECHNICAL PERSONNEL

1. Additional resumes as requested can be found in Appendix B.

2. Mr. Mike Stedman resigned from Wings of Alaska in February 2010. Mr. Stedman 

works exclusively for Wings Airways Inc, holding the position of Vice President of 

Flight Operations.

3. Ms. Holly Johnson holds no operational responsibilities with Bear Creek Outfitters. Ms. 

Johnson dedicates her time exclusively to Wings Airways Inc. 

4. Mr. Dan Corson resigned from Wings of Alaska in July 2010. Mr. Corson works 

exclusively for Wings Airways Inc, holding the position of Director of Operations.

5. An updated list of all key personnel, corresponding number and percentage of stock held 

by each, and number of voting shares per shareholder can be found in Appendix C.
OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL POSITION

1. Since the sale and transition of Alaska Juneau Aeronautics, Inc., d/b/a Wings of Alaska, 

(AJA), to SeaPort Air Group, LLC of Portland, OR in April 2008, every key and middle 

management person has departed the company. This includes the President of 26 years, 

the succeeding President, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Operations, Assistant 

Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, Assistant Chief Pilot, Director of Maintenance, 

Assistant Director of Maintenance, Safety Officer, Regional Manager, and Director of 

Finance as well as experienced line pilots and all Alaska based accounting personnel. 

Over 18 key employees, over 69,500 hours of combined flight experience and 284 years 

of combined Alaska aviation experience serving the specific markets identified in Wings 

Airways’ application have departed AJA. Wings of Alaska’s loss of key and middle 

management personnel, the loss of EAS subsidies, and the loss of passenger, cargo and 

mail market share in every market served over the last two-years is alarming. It is 

alarming to the remaining employees and customers of AJA. Furthermore, the entire 

Wings of Alaska fleet, owned by Wings Airline Services, Inc. has been leased to AJA on 

a month-to-month basis since April 1, 2010. This tenuous lease arrangement and the 

obvious deterioration of a once very strong organization is in addition to the principal and 

majority owner of AJA/SeaPort Air Group, LLC going through Bankruptcy proceedings 

in Oregon, (In re: Fountain Village Development, Case No. 09-39718-RLD 11) and, legal 

action in Alaska is pending against AJA and SeaPort Air Group, LLC for breach of 

contract, (Superior Court Case No. 1JU-09-982 CI).

In the request for additional and/or clarifying information it states, “It is not clear to the 

Department whether Wings (Airways) is seeking certificate authority as a contingency in 

the event of a service disruption by AJA, which does not appear to be imminent.” Wings 

Airways does not know if a service disruption is imminent, however, given the evidence, 

would suggest to the Department that the probability exists and if one does occur, 

Airways is attempting to prepare. As stated in the initial January 2010 application, 

Airways does not plan to enter the markets of Skagway, Haines and Hoonah as long as 

AJA continues to provide safe and reliable service utilizing the Wings Airline Services 

fleet of aircraft. The decision to apply for commuter authority last January was deemed 
essential by Wings Airways out of concern for the then employees and customers 

depending on AJA. Those concerns remain valid today.

2. Wings Airways does not intend to commence operations with aircraft other than those 

identified in the Original application.

3. Wings Airways appreciates the Department’s recognition of past certain benefits and 

synergies from the long-standing relationship between the two companies. However, the 

two companies have virtually separated in every way and these synergies have been lost. 

Symbiotic success would be only achieved in the case that Wings Airways were to 

resurrect the once highly successful synergistic airline.

4. An updated comprehensive accounting of projected pre-operation and startup costs can 

be found in Appendix D.

The contents of this application and the attached exhibits are true and correct to the best of my 

knowledge and belief. Pursuant to Title 18 United States Code Section 1001, I Holly Johnson, in 

my individual capacity and as the authorized representative of the applicant, have not in any 

manner knowingly and willfully falsified, concealed or failed to disclose any material fact or 

made any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or knowingly used any documents which 

contain such statements in connection with the preparation, filing or prosecution of the 

application. I understand that an individual who is found to have violated the provisions of 18 

U.S.C. section 1001 shall be fined or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.


Appendix A

FAMILY ASSISTANCE PLAN

1. INTRODUCTION

Wings Airways submits this document in accordance with the Aviation Disaster 

Family Assistance Act of 1996. The content and filing requirements listed here are 

required by Title VII, section 703, of the Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 

1996 (Public Law 101-624).

The purpose of Wings Airways’ Family Assistance plan is to ensure that in the 

event of a major accident, the carrier is prepared to act in the best interests of the 

survivors and victim’s families; to treat survivors and families with dignity; and to 

respect the cultural and religious backgrounds of the survivors and families. This 

plan is part of a larger effort that includes the National Transportation Safety Board 

(NTSB) and other governmental entities to assist survivors and families in the 

event of the aviation disaster with the United States or U.S. territories. Wings 

Airways recognizes that, in the event of an accident or an operational incident, no 

person, including a state of a political subdivision, may impede the ability of the 

NTSB, its director of family support services, or its designated representatives, to 

carry out its responsibilities under the Reauthorization Act.

2. PRE-RESPONSE PLANNING

A. Resources

i. Availability of Resources

In the event of an accident involving Wings Airways, trained 

personnel will be prepared to provide immediate, 

compassionate assistance to survivors and victim’s families.

ii. Current Resource Information

Lists of trained personnel who are to assume family 

responsibilities will be maintained and regularly updated by 

Wings Airways.

B. Training

i. General Training

Wings Airways will provide employees with adequate training 

to meet the needs of the survivors and family members 
following an accident. Wings Airways recognizes that any 

employee in a public contact position may be called upon to 

respond to inquiries and requests in the event of an accident. 

Public contact employees, including but limited to dock 

representatives, customer service, pilots and dock workers, will 

participate in basic emergency response training. Curriculum 

will include information on how to respond to inquiries and 

requests from the public, the media, customers, survivors and 

victim’s families.

ii. Family Assistance Training

Wings Airways will provide comprehensive training for all 

employees covering family assistance responsibilities and 

skills. Training will also cover confidentiality issues, care and 

concern for the family contacted, and other related issues.

iii. Recurrent training

Any employee with family assistance responsibilities will be 

required to participate in recurrent training. Classes will be 

scheduled as necessary.

iv. Emergency Simulations

Wings Airways will conduct periodic tests of emergency 

response plans. Where possible, simulations will be held in 

conjunction with airport, State of Alaska or American Red 

Cross emergency drills.

C. Coordination with Authorities

In response to an accident, Wings Airways will coordinate with 

federal, state and local authorities that have emergency 

responsibilities, including the NTSB, as described in the Family 

Assistance Act of 1996. Wings Airways has provided the NTSB with 

a telephone number to serve as a contact point within the airline 

during operating hours.

D. Toll Free Number and Email Address

In the event of an Aviation Disaster, Wings Airways will arrange for a 

toll free telephone number reserved exclusively for the use in support 

of this plan, and will publicize the number as appropriate. Wings 

Airways will provide the following email address 

(assistance@ntsb.gov) to family members for obtaining information 

and other concerns.
E. Unauthorized Release of Manifest Information Prohibited

Internal policies at Wings Airways strictly prohibit the release of 

unauthorized manifest information in the event of an emergency. 

Upon receiving notification of an incident or information in the event 

of an incident or accident, access to computer passenger lists will be 

restricted to prevent any unauthorized use in accordance with 

company procedures.

3. PASSENGER MANIFEST, TICKET RECONCILIATION AND 

NOTIFICATION

A. Family Information Team Mobilization

Upon notification from the office of the Vice President of Flight 

Operations or Director of Operations, Wings Airways will mobilize its 

staff in accordance with company emergency response procedures.

B. Manifest Access Inhibited

Access to the passenger name list will be restricted to employees 

involved in the emergency response plan. Immediately after the 

accident notification, the process of determining which passengers 

actually boarded the flight will begin.

C Verification/Ticket Reconciliation

Immediately after the accident notification, a preliminary passenger 

name list will be prepared from company records. Emergency 

response employees will contact the departure station(s) by direct 

communication to confirm the passenger name list information using 

flight coupons or any other boarding verification documents. Copies 

of flight coupons and any other boarding verification documents shall 

also be sent to corporate headquarters as quickly as possible. The 

process of confirmation and notification will include passengers with 

reservations, standby passengers, non-revenue passengers, re-routed 

passengers and crew members.

D. Release of Manifest Information to NTSB

On request from the NTSB, Wings Airways will generate a passenger 

name list manifest for the Director of the NTSB Office of Family 

Support Services. The list will be approved by Wings Airways’ 

President or designee, and then released to the NTSB. The List will 
be marked and identified as “subject to refinement-not for public 

dissemination.” The passenger name list will be updated as 

confirmations occur, and the updates provided to the NTSB in 

accordance with the procedures used to issue the initial passenger 

name list. All personnel involved in the gathering and dissemination 

of the passenger name list to the NTSB shall be continually made 

aware of its confidential and sensitive nature.

E. Family Support Operations Center

Wings Airways will make provisions for a family support operations 

center to include space, communications and logistical support for a 

federal staff of up to twelve personnel.

F. Notification of Next of Kin

1. Notification Procedures

Wings Airways will work through the Alaska State Troopers, 

the Alaska Office of Emergency Management and /or the 

American Red Cross, as appropriate, to provide notification to 

families of confirmed passengers on board the aircraft. As 

notification is made, families will be offered the assistance of 

the American Red Cross (designated independent organization) 

and will assign an employee of Wings Airways with which to 

work. On-site notification will be done in private, away from 

media or public view, and access to telephones and other 

appropriate communications facilities will be provided to all 

family members upon notification.

2. Preliminary Manifest Information May Be Used for Initial 

Notification

Upon request of a passenger’s family, notification employees 

will advise whether the passenger’s name appeared on the 

preliminary passenger name list for the flight involved in the 

accident. Updated information will be given to the family when 

the passenger name list is verified. Notification of next-of-kin 

will be done by trained personnel as soon as the information 

becomes available.
3. Notification of Families of Foreign Nationals

Notification of families of foreign nationals may also involve 

the U.S. Department of State (DOS). Wings Airways will 

provide a list to the DOS of all passengers believed to be 

foreign nationals. If applicable, notification of foreign 

nationals’ next-of-kin will proceed according to the direction of 

the DOS.

4. PASSENGER IDENTIFICATION

A. D.H.H.S. Oversees Passenger Identification

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 

oversees passenger identification.

B. Medical Examiner of Coroner Responsible for Positive Identification

The Medical Examiner or Coroner of the jurisdiction in which the 

accident occurred is responsible for the positive identification of 

fatalities. Official notification of death to a family member will be 

coordinated by the Medical Examiner or Coroner with the Disaster 

Mortuary Team Commander. The Disaster Mortuary Team is a team 

staffed by various non-airline health and medical personnel.

C. Information Regarding Injured Passengers

For injured passengers, the hospital to which the passenger has been 

admitted is responsible for status updates, and either the hospital or

Wings Airways will advise the families.

D. Coordination with Medical Facilities and with the American Red 

Cross

A representative from Wings Airways will be assigned to each area 

medical facility where survivors are being treated. The Wings 

Airways representative will establish a joint liaison with the American 

Red Cross (ARC) at the medical facility.

5. FAMILY ACCESS TO THE ACCIDENT SITE

A. Site Jurisdiction

i. The NTSB has full Accident Site Jurisdiction within the United 

States
Wings Airways recognizes that the NTSB has accident site 

jurisdiction for any accident occurring within U.S. territory or 

international waters.

ii. Foreign Government has Site Jurisdiction outside the United 

States

Wings Airways recognizes that for accidents occurring outside 

of U.S. territory or international waters, the government of the 

country in which the accident occurred will have site 

jurisdiction. The extent of NTSB involvement will be 

determined by the foreign government.

B. Access to Site

Wings Airways will assist the family of a passenger in traveling to the 

location of the accident and provide for the physical care of the family 

while the family is staying at such location. Wings Airways will 

accommodate family requests for access to the accident site within the 

parameters established by the NTSB.

C. Family Support and Services at Site

Transportation, housing, meals and incidental costs for survivors 

and/or families will be arranged through established support teams. A 

Wings Airways employee will be assigned to each family to meet 

family members as they arrive, provide support while at the accident 

site, and assist family members as they depart. The Wings Airways 

employee will maintain contact with the family as needed after the 

site visit. The Wings Airways employee will also maintain contact 

with those family members who do not travel to the accident site.

6. HUMAN REMAINS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS

A. Disposition of Remains

The Medical Examiner or Coroner will be responsible for the 

disposition of identifiable and unidentifiable human remains.

B. Disposition of Personal Effects

i. Personal Effects to be Handle by Authorities

Any identifiable personal effects in the possession of the 

Medical Examiner, Coroner, NTSB or other authorities should 
be returned directly to the passenger’s family. If personal 

effects come into Wings Airways’ control, the carrier will 

handle the disposition of the effects, including decontamination 

services, as needed.

ii. Families Will Be Consulted Regarding Disposition of Effects

Wings Airways will consult with each family about the 

disposition of effects and, as requested, arrange for return of the 

items.

iii. Storage of Personal Effects

Unclaimed items will be retained by Wings Airways for a 

minimum of 18 months.

C. Families will be Consulted Regarding any Monument

Wings Airways will consult with the families prior to the construction 

of any airline-sponsored monument, including any inscription.

7. RELATIONSHIP WITH DESIGNATED INDEPENDENT 

ORGANIZATION

A. Designated Independent Organization to Assist with Mental Health 

Care

Wings Airways will work with the American Red Cross, the 

designated independent organization as described in §§ 49 U.S.C. 

1136 and 41113, to provide short-term mental health services to 

survivors and the families of accident victims.

B. Compensation to Designated Independent Organization

If the American Red Cross provides on-site assistance, a Wings 

Airways representative will consult with the agency as costs are 

incurred in order to ensure that reasonable compensation can be 

determined and paid.

8. COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

If the Wings Airways disaster is officially declared a criminal act, Wings 

Airways will coordinate, as necessary, with the Department of Justice in 

arranging for family meetings to explain Department of Justice services.
9. NOTIFICATION OF PROPERTY OWNERS REGARDING GROUND 

DAMAGE

In the event of an accident that involves significant ground damage to nongovernmental property, Wings Airways will notify the owner of the property 

about liability for any property damage and the means for obtaining 

compensation. This notification will include advising the property owner; 

(1) to contact the property’s insurer for information about coverage and 

compensation; (2) not to rely on unofficial statements by Wings Airways’ 

representative about compensation; and (3) to obtain photographic or other 

detailed evidence about property damage as soon as possible.

10. ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC HEARING

In the event that the NTSB conducts a public accident hearing at a location 

that is more than 80 miles from the accident site, Wings Airways will insure 

that the hearing will be available electronically at the origin and destination 

cities of the accident aircraft’s flight, if that city is in the U.S.
Appendix B

J. MICHAEL STEDMAN

4253 Marion Drive, PO Box 34421, Juneau AK 99803

907 789-3541 jmstedman@hotmail.com

US Citizen

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Highly dedicated, results-focused manager with progressively responsible leadership in aviation. 

 Skilled aviation experience in Southeast Alaska—more than 12,000 accident/incident free flight hour as Pilot in 

Command.

 Adept at analyzing business opportunities and supervising startups in multiple states. 

 Successful in simultaneous management of multiple separate Air Carrier Certificates. 

 Proven expertise in personnel management—20+ years supervising commercial flight & ground crews.

 Proficient in the development, authorship, and implementation of FAA-required company manuals, including start up 

operations (Wings Airways, Inc. and SeaPort Airlines).

 Skilled in developing and maintaining corporate vision and exemplary safety culture.

 Team player with a strong work ethic and the ability to excel in demanding environments.

 Recognized industry leader—six years and currently serving on the Alaska Air Carriers Association Board of Directors, 

four years as Vice President, member of the Executive Committee, and five years head of the Governance Committee. 

Seven years and currently serving on the Wings Airways Board of Directors. Appointed by Governor Parnell to the 

Alaska Aviation Advisory Board June 2010.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vice President of Flight Operations WINGS AIRWAYS, INC., Juneau AK 2002-present

Business partner.

Supervise tour and charter flight operations. 

Oversight of the Director of Operations and Chief Pilot. 

Responsible for the General Operations Manual including revisions (2002 through 2009). 

Responsible for Medallion Foundation Operation Control Star.

Company Liaison with the FAA. 

President, Director of Operations WINGS OF ALASKA, Juneau AK 2009-2010

Responsible for Commuter Flight Operations in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Tennessee and Arkansas. 

Developed, planned and supervised the opening of seven new bases for flight operations in the Lower-48 

to meet FAA requirements.

Responsible for the management of over one hundred employees including Maintenance, Dispatch, Pilots 

and Ramp personnel. 

Responsible for the General Operations Manual including revisions.

Medallion Foundation program oversight.

Company Liaison with the FAA. 
Appendix B

Vice President of Flight Operations, Director of Operations WINGS OF ALASKA 1995-2009

Responsible for Commuter Flight Operations in Alaska, Washington and Oregon. 

Responsible for the management of over seventy five employees including Maintenance, Dispatch, Pilots 

and Ramp personnel. 

Responsible for the General Operations Manual including revisions.

Medallion Foundation program oversight.

Company Liaison with the FAA.

Chief Pilot WINGS OF ALASKA, Juneau AK 1991-1995

Responsible for Pilot hiring.

Responsible for Pilot Training and Flight Checks.

Responsible for developing and implementing the company training program for pilots

Supervised up to 30 pilots.

Assistant Chief Pilot WINGS OF ALASKA, Juneau AK 1991-1991

Responsible for the duties of the chief pilot in his absence.

Check Airman WINGS OF ALASKA, Juneau AK 1990-1991

Responsible for flight training and administration of pilot flight checks.

Line Pilot WINGS OF ALASKA, Juneau AK 1988-1990

Pilot in Command of Cessna and DeHavilland single engine land and sea aircraft on scheduled and charter 

flights throughout Southeast Alaska. 

Line Pilot HAINES AIRWAYS, Juneau AK 1988

Pilot in Command of Cherokee Six and Cherokee 180 aircraft on scheduled and charter flights throughout 

Southeast Alaska.

Pilot and Guide WHALERS COVE LODGE, Angoon AK 1986-1988 

PILOT CERTIFICATES AND RATINGS

ATP AMEL COMMERCIAL PRIVILEGES ASEL ASES

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Texas Turbines Conversions, DHC-3T Safety Officer Training, MEDALLION FOUNDATION

TPE331 Engine Operations, HONEYWELL Systems Safety Course, MEDALLION FOUNDATION

Cessna 208B, FLIGHT SAFETY INTERNATIONAL ASAP Training, MEDALLION FOUNDATION

ORM Course, MEDALLION FOUNDATION TapRooT Course, MEDALLION FOUNDATION

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Bob Jacobsen, (623) 810-8421 Wilfred Ryan, (907) 351-0466

PRESIDENT, WINGS AIRLINE SERVICES PRESIDENT, RYAN AIR

Joe Sprague, (206) 605-2476 Mike Salazar, (907) 617-8786

VICE PRESIDENT, ALASKA AIRLINES ALASKA GOVERNOR’S AVIATION ADVISORY BOARD

Holly Johnson, (907) 586-6275

PRESIDENT, WINGS AIRWAYS
Appendix B

DANIEL C CORSON

P.O. Box 32393

Juneau, AK 99801

Home (907) 790-7293

Work (907) 586-6275

Citizenship: U.S.A.

CERTIFICATES Class II, FAA Medical Multi-Engine Land and Sea

Airline Transport Pilot Single-Engine Land and Sea 

Instrument Flight Instructor

AIRCRAFT DeHavilland: DHC-2 Beaver and DHC-3 Otter (both piston and turbine)

EXPERIENCE Cessna: 150, 152, 172, 172RG, 172XP, 206, 207, 208 and 210

Beechcraft: BE-76 Duchess

Piper PA-28 Series, PA-30-160, PA-44-180, PA-23-250

FLIGHT TIME

(As of 8/31/09)

Total Time 9100

Pilot-in-Command 8800

Single-Engine Sea 4200

Single-Engine Land 4400

Multi-Engine Land 500

Multi-Engine Sea 8

Alaska Time 7600

Floatplane over 5000 GTOW 3800

Instrument (Actual) 174

Instrument (Simulated) 42

Night 130

Cross-Country 7500

WORK EXPERIENCE

Nov. 2009 Director of Operations/Safety Officer, Wings Airways, Juneau, AK 99801

To Present Supervisor: Mike Stedman (907) 586-6275

Supervisor and Safety Officer for all flight operations. Supervisor of Chief pilot and 

Director of Flight Control. Operations Manual maintenance and revisions. Regulatory 

compliance and aircraft emergency supervision. Flight crew scheduling.
Appendix B

April 1998 Pilot, Safety Officer and Assistant D.O., Wings of Alaska, Juneau, AK 99801

to July 2010 Supervisor: Chuck Hill (907) 789-0790

Fly scheduled and chartered flights to SE Alaska towns and villages for FAR 135 

company. Company instructor and 135.244, .293 and .299 check airman. Responsible 

for company Safety Program including data entry, trend monitoring and hazard 

resolutions.

Oct. 1996 Pilot, Tri-State Drilling Inc, Hamel, MN 55340

to April 1998 Supervisor: Tim Davenport

Provide safe shuttle for employees to various regional work sites, including Chicago and 

Pittsburgh.

April 1995 Flight Instructor, Buffalo Aviation, Buffalo, MN 55313

to April 1998 Supervisor: Susan Marsh

Instruct students at small, family-owned F.B.O. Conduct introductory flights, flight 

reviews, and ground school courses. Assist with daily operations of F.B.O., including 

aircraft rental and maintenance.

March 1993 Ramp Agent, Great Lakes Aviation (D.B.A. United Express)

to Jan. 1996 Mpls/St. Paul Int’l Airport, MN 55111

Supervisor: Chris Wilkens

Assisted passengers, handled baggage, flagged inbound and outbound aircraft and took 

care of general maintenance around premises.

EDUCATION Starbuck High School, Starbuck, MN 56381

Graduated May, 1987

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks

B.S. Airway Science, Graduated December 1992

Majored in Aircraft Systems Management with concentration in Meteorology

TRAINING Cessna Caravan Cold Weather Operations, TKS Caravan Differences Course, TapRooT® 

Course, Safety Officer Director Course, System Safety Course, CFIT Avoidance 

Workshop, Emergency Response Planning Seminar, Safety Management System Course, 

Internal Audit Course, Shield Manager’s Course
Appendix B

Erica F. Sjoroos

9209 Emily Way Juneau, AK 99801 907-209-1020

US Citizen

Employment

1992 – Present Wings of Alaska

Director of Flight Control

Responsible for the dispatch office and flight followers, customer service agents, 

cargo office and ramp personnel and the Medallion Ground Service Program. 

Duties include: flight following, radio communications, flight risk assessment 

filing. Scheduling of aircraft, flight crew, ramp, counter and operations 

personnel, monitoring pilot flight and duty time records, fare quotations, flight 

schedule development, flight schedule filings, flight statistics, postal service 

relations, communication systems, fare filings, regular communication reports to 

the President and Director of Operations.

Flight Follower

Customer Service Agent

2002 – Present Wings Airways

Business Partner

Board Member, Secretary

2006 – Present Glacier Optical

Optical Dispenser

1991 and 1992 Grayline and Westours

 Seasonally Customer Service Representative 

Education

1991-1992 University of Alaska Southeast

1987-1991 Juneau Douglas High School

Safety Officer, Systems Safety, Human Factors, TapRooT, Convergent Knowledge for Managers, and Flight 

Risk Management Medallion Courses
Appendix B

Russell E Shaub

PO Box 32517

Juneau, Alaska 99803

US Citizen

Ratings

Commercial certificate, instrument rated, ASES and ASEL

Certificate number 2264108

11,500 hours of flight time

Employment

Shaub-Ellison Co., Ketchikan Alaska 1971 till 1984. Tire sales and service.

Westflight Aviation, Ketchikan Alaska, March 1985 till May 1986. Line pilot in Cessna and 

DeHavilland, ASES part135 operation.

Wings of Alaska, Juneau Alaska, July 1986 till January 2010. At different times I held positions of line 

pilot, chief pilot, and director of operations. ASES and ASEL part 135 operation.

Wings Airways, Juneau Alaska, 2002 – Present. 135 charter operation, ASES. Line pilot

Education

Graduated high school 1968.

Attended Washington State University, 1968 -1971. 
Appendix B

Wayne Allen Love

~3346 Park Place – Juneau, AK 99801 – 907-790-3646 ~

US Citizen DOB 02-05-1954

Certificates and Ratings: Airline Transport Pilot – MEL; Commercial Privileges ASEL/ASES

Flight Time: Total Time 16,500; PIC – 16,250; Alaska 14,500

Education

B.S. Business Economics; Eastern Oregon University, LaGrande Oregon 1985

A.S. Aviation, Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario Oregon 1980

Employment History

05/1991 – 10/2010 WINGS OF ALASKA – Juneau, Alaska

Chief Pilot 1996 – 2010

Company Check Airman

Line Pilot

04/2002 – Present WINGS AIRWAYS – Juneau, Alaska

Chief Pilot 2002 – 2009

Company Check Airman

Line Pilot

11/1990 – 05/1991 HAINES AIRWAYS - Haines, Alaska

Line Pilot

01/1990 – 08/1990 MESA AIRLINES – Farmington, New Mexico

Second In Command commuter operations

04/1986 – 10/1989 SKAGWAY AIR SERVICE – Skagway, Alaska

Chief Pilot 1988 – 1989

Check Airman

Line Pilot
Appendix B

Michelle E. Donohue

United States Citizen

17850 Pt. Stephens Rd, Juneau, AK 99801

Phone: 907-789-2048 Cell: 907-321-4747

Employment

10/2009 – Present Wings Airways Inc., Juneau, Alaska

Director of Finance Responsible for General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts 

Receivable, Payroll, Human Resources, Medallion Internal Evaluation Program, Drug & 

Alcohol Program, Access database management

04/1988 – 09/2009 Wings of Alaska, Juneau, Alaska

Director of Finance/Personnel Responsible for General Ledger, Human Resources, 

Medallion Internal Evaluation Program, Drug & Alcohol Program, DOT reports, 

computerized reservation system support and training, IT management and supervision 

of accounting staff performing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll 

functions.

Accountant Responsible for Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, DOT 

reports, company website, and IT management.

Accounting Assistant Responsible for Accounts Payable, some Accounts Receivable, 

filing, and typing.

Cargo Agent Process various inbound and outbound shipments on Wings of Alaska and 

Delta Air Lines.

Data Entry & File Clerk Filing various documents, posting entries to computer system.

Education

1995-1996 Spokane Community College, Spokane, WA

1992-1994 University of Alaska Southeast, Juneau, AK

1988-1992 Juneau Douglas High School, Juneau, AK
Appendix B

#4 Fort Seward Dr.

PO Box 1152

Haines, AK 9982

U S Citizen

Phone 907 766 2708

E-mail 

samwright@aptalaska.net

Samuel Bolling Wright III

Pilot/Mechanic 

Certifications

Hold ATP pilot rating with SES, MES, SEL, MEL, CFII, DC-3 type rating

A&P Mechanic Both license numbers are 1615551

Flight time: 23,000 hours

Education

1965/66 Aircraft Pilot and instructor license.

1966-1970 Ventura College/machine design

1971 Shell Oil Business School

1996 A&P Mechanic school and ratings 

Professional 

experience

1965 - 1970 Murray Aviation-Cessna Dealer Oxnard,CA

Instructor/Charter Pilot SEL & MEL

1971 U S Army Fort Polk, LA

1971 – 1976 Sam’s Shell Oceanside, CA

Owner/Manager/Mechanic (service station)

1976 – 1979 Sam’s Auto Oceanside, CA

Owner/Manager/Mechanic

1979 – 1980 – 1981 Summer pilot in Alaska Cessna 206 wheels/floats

1981 – 1986 Vista Union 76 Vista, CA

Owner/Manager/Mechanic (service station)

1987 Motor homed around US using income from the Union 76 gas station

1988 – 1994 Wings of Alaska Juneau, AK

Pilot

1995 – 1996 Saber Cargo Airlines Charlotte, NC

DC-3 freight pilot

1996- - present Wings of Alaska/Airways Juneau, AK

Pilot/Mechanic
Appendix B

Robert N. Jacobsen

845 Gold Belt Avenue

Juneau, Alaska 99801

United States Citizen

907-586-6823

Employment/Public Service:

1987 – Present: President – Wings Airline Services, Inc.; Juneau, AK; Manage business investments including the 

leasing of aircraft to commercial operators.

2002 – Present: Consultant – Wings Airways, Inc.; Juneau, AK; Advise the Board of Directors on issues of 

insurance, finance, government affairs & regulations among others.

1982 – January 2009: President – Alaska Juneau Aeronautics, Inc. d/b/a Wings of Alaska; Daily, onsite 

management guiding the growth, success and sale of an Alaska Commuter Airline.

1978 – 1982: Spotter Pilot and Deckhand – Alaska Fishing Industry; Supported commercial fishing vessels 

throughout coastal Alaska from Ketchikan in Southeast Alaska to Bristol Bay in Southwest Alaska and waterways 

in-between.

1980 – 1981: Commercial Pilot – Channel Flying, Inc; Commuter Air Carrier, line pilot duties.

1979 – 1980: Commercial Pilot – Southeast Skyways; Intrastate Air Carrier, line pilot duties.

1978 – 1981: Ramp Service Agent – Alaska Airlines; Juneau, AK; Part & full-time job loading baggage and cargo 

on 727 and 737 aircraft.

1978: Executive Director – Alaska Committee; Juneau, AK; Managed & directed the successful implementation 

of a statewide ballot measure called the “FRANK” Initiative which called for identification and indemnification of 

all capitol move costs.

1974 – 1985: Volunteer Firefighter – Juneau Fire Department; Received emergency medical services and 

firefighter training. Fought fires and responded on ambulance rescue missions.

1974 – 1975: Commercial Truck Driver – Taku Oil Sales, Inc., Juneau, AK; Delivered bulk petroleum products 

throughout Juneau, including Av-gas and Jet-fuel to commercial customers.

1973: Legislative Assistant to Lieutenant Governor H.A. Red Boucher; Juneau, AK; Assisted the Lt. Governor 

with writing and delivering speeches on his behalf, elections’ issues including voter registration drives, drafted 

and authored the State of Alaska’s first Voter’s Pamphlet.

1968 – 1973: Marine Retail Sales Agent – Taku Oil Sales, Inc., Juneau, AK; Part-time job selling petroleum 

products to commercial fishing boats, tugs, yachts and pleasure watercraft.

2003 – 2009: Director, Governor’s Aviation Advisory Board

1983 – 1990 & 2003 – 2004: Director, Alaska Air Carriers Association

1986 – 1987: President, Alaska Air Carriers Association

1990 – 1993: Director, Alaska Tourism Marketing Council

1987 – 1994: Director, Alaska Visitors Association Board

1992 – 1993: President, Alaska Visitors Association

1984 – 1986: Founding Director, Juneau Convention Visitors Bureau

EDUCATION:

Juneau Douglas High School, Juneau, Alaska, 1973 Graduate

University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 1977 Graduate: B.S. Political Science 

 B.S. Public Administration
Appendix B

Bruce Warren Tice

(U.S. Citizen)

2327 Meadow Lane

Juneau, Alaska 99801

(907) 790-1636 Home

(907) 957-6326 Cell

5550.3 Total

3752.2 ASES

1798.1 ASEL

1624.6 Turbine

Employment History

Wings Airways Air Tourism Pilot 12/2001-Present 

2 Marine Way (Suite #175)

Juneau, Alaska 99801

Wings of Alaska Scheduled Pilot 06/1995-06/2010 

8421 Livingston Way 

Juneau, Alaska 99801

Orange Coast College School of Marine Sailing and Programs Facilitator 07/1980-Present 

1801 Pacific Coast Hwy 

Newport Beach, CA. 92663 

Police Reserve Department Police Officer 01/1985-Present 

870 Santa Barbara Drive 

Newport Beach, CA. 92660 

Los Angeles Olympic Rowing/Kayak Judges 09/1983-08/1984

Organizing Committee 

Los Angeles, CA. 90084 

Kayak Specialties, INC. Olympic Games Course Contractor Installer 09/1983-08/1984

P.O. Box 152 

Buchanan, MI. 49107
Appendix B

John L. Lucas

PO Box 211373, Auke Bay, AK 99821

907-586-6275

US Citizen

Certified Public Accountant

Licensed: State of Alaska since 1978

Bachelor of Arts Degree-Accountant

San Jose State University-1971

Born: Sept 29, 1948. Juneau, Alaska

Boards Served On:

Juneau International Airport Board

Hospice and Home Care of Juneau

State of Alaska-State Employee Incentives Board

Alaska Juneau Aeronautics, Inc.

Wings Airways, Inc.

Boards of numerous Private Corporations

Employment:

1971-1975 Office Manager-Lucas Motor Company, Juneau, Alaska

1976-1977 Senior Auditor Manager-Legislative Audit-State of Alaska

1978-1986 Owner-John Lucas, CPA, Juneau, Alaska

1987 Senior Analysis-Office of the governor, State of Alaska

1988-1993 Director of Audit and Management Services, Office of the Governor, State of Alaska

1993-2008 Owner/Chief Financial Officer, Alaska Juneau Aeronautics, Inc., d/b/a Wings of Alaska.

1993-Present Owner/Chief Financial Officer, Wings Airline Services, Inc.

2002-Present Owner/ Chief Financial Officer, Wings Airways, Inc. 
Appendix B

ALBERT HUGHES CLOUGH

P.O. Box 241003 Douglas, Alaska 99824-1003

Phone: (907) 586-1946, cell (907) 321-3150

email: cloughja@alaska.net

US Citizen

EDUCATION: M.Sc., Geology, University of Idaho, 1981

B.A., Western State College of Colorado, 1977

Major: Geology, Minor: Physics

High School: Juneau- Douglas High School, 1972

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

4/ 2002- Present:

Commercial Pilot, Wings of Alaska and Wings Airways. Pilot in command of various wheel and float planes 

involved in scheduled, charter, and air tour operations in Southeast Alaska.

Flight hours: 5,000

2/ 2003- 6/2007:

Deputy Commissioner, Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development. Senior 

policy role in all aspect of the Department ranging from operational issues to Governor’s cabinet level policy 

development and implementation. Primary focus of Department is in community and economic development 

along with business and corporation regulation. Department has over 500 direct employees and oversees an 

annual budget in excess of $200MM (includes numerous pass- through community grants).

2001 – Present:

Co-Owner, Wings Airways Employee owned airline

1/ 2000- 2/ 2003:

Vice President, Red Diamond Mining Company. Served as Vice President and Senior Geologist for a small 

mining company working to explore and develop base and precious metal properties in Southeast Alaska.

8/ 1997- 2/2001:

Deputy Project Manager Alaska- Juneau Mine Closure Project, Kvaerner Environmental. Management 

responsibilities included functioning as Mine Manager for closure project. Supervised a diverse project team 

which included underground miners, various administrative staff, engineers, and technicians. Technical 

responsibilities included working with a directed team of staff and consultants (mining engineers, geologists, 

and environmental technicians) along with federal, state, and local government regulatory agencies in 

developing NPDES and solid waste permits necessary for mine closure, completing and gaining regulatory and 

legal approval for a comprehensive mine closure plan, and fulfilling liaison role between project and various 
Appendix B

regulatory agencies. Project highlight was in being a senior member of a diverse team, which brought a 

complex regulatory, legal, and technical challenging multi- million dollar project to successful completion on 

schedule and under budget.

12/ 1990- 8/ 1997:

Mining Specialist for Alaska Department of Commerce and Economic Development. Responsible for the 

formulation of Department positions on various mining and related issues to include, transportation, access, 

environmental, reclamation, and taxation. Promoted the investment in Alaska mineral development through 

the presentation of professional papers at a variety of forums including professional meetings, and 

publications both in and outside Alaska. Worked closely with other state, federal, and local governments, the 

mining industry, and public. Developed and administered contracts for studies on various state transportation 

and infrastructure requirements. Routinely prepared both oral and written testimony to various legislative 

committees on mining and related matters. 

10/1992- 10/1995:

Elected Assembly Member, City and Borough of Juneau. Served on Juneau Municipal Assembly to include 

Chair of Assembly Lands Committee. Chaired numerous public meetings dealing with a broad range of land, 

resource, and other public issues. Developed and oversaw annual municipal capital and operating budgets in 

excess of $120 million.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS and AFFILIATIONS:

Certified Professional Geologist # 10309, American Institute of Professional Geologists

Instrument rated Commercial Pilot Airplane Single Engine land and sea.

Member: Alaska Airman’s Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, and Experimental Aircraft 

Association.

PSIA Level III Certified Ski Instructor and USSA Level II Certified Alpine Ski Coach

PSIA-Alaska Board of Directors

Staff Scientist, Juneau Icefield Research Program
Appendix B

Jeffra Lou Clough

PO Box 241003 Douglas, AK 99824 (907) 586-1946 cloughja@alaska.net

US Citizen

Education

B.S. Physical Education; Colorado State University 1981

Major in Accounting; University of Denver 1977

High School: LCHS Leadville, CO 1976

Experience

2005 – current Eaglecrest Ski Area Juneau, AK

Director of Sales/Marketing & Snowsports School

 Develop and promote new programs and products to increase awareness and sales of the ski area

 Develop and promote marketing partnerships

 Plan and manage Snowsports school that provides all levels of Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing, & 

Snowboarding instruction to guests of all ages

2002 – current Wings Airways Juneau, AK

Co-Owner of Employee owned airline

1992 – 2010 Wings of Alaska Juneau, AK

Dispatcher

 Responsible for flight following of aircraft fleet

 Daily scheduling of pilots and aircraft

 Charter and scheduled flight reservations

1995 – 2005 Eaglecrest Ski Area Juneau, AK

Snowsports School Director

 Develop and promote instructional programs for Alpine skiing, Nordic Skiing, & Snowboarding

 Hire, train and supervise ski and snowboard instructors

 Develop and promote special events and other ski area activities

1992 - 1995 Eaglecrest Ski Area Juneau, AK 

Assistant Director – Snowsports School

 Assist with developing and promoting Snowsports school instructional programs

 Hire, train and assist with supervision of ski and snowboard instructors

 Assist with development and promotion of special events

1989 – 1992 Copper Mtn Resort Copper Mtn, CO

Ski Instructor – Full time

 Teach all levels of ski instruction to guest of all ages

 Assist with special groups as assigned

1989 – 1991 Cardrona Ski Resort Wanaka, NZ

Ski Instructor – Full time

 Teach all levels of ski instruction to guest of all ages during winter in the southern hemisphere

 Assist with special groups as assigned
Appendix B

Professional Certifications & Affiliations

PSIA Alpine Level III certification

PSIA Adaptive Level I certification

PSIA Nordic Downhill Level II certification

PSIA Children’s Specialist 2 accreditation

Member of the Juneau Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors

Former Wings Airways Board member
Appendix B

Nicholas Yurko

9412 Long Run Drive

Juneau, Alaska 99801

907-789-7536

US Citizen

Employment:

2002-Present Wings Airways Investor and Manager of Special Services

1998-2009 Wings of Alaska Manager of Special Projects

1971-1995 Juneau School District Senior HVAV

Volunteer:

1994 – Present Helping Hands Chairman

1988 – Present Juneau Archery Club Instructor

1980 – 2008 Juneau Fish and Game Advisory Board

1974 – 2008 Territorial Sportsman Fish Chairman

Wings Airways Appendix D

Estimated Startup Costs

Proposed Service

Hoonah Station:

Computer and Printer $ 1,000

Van $ 7,500

Office Equipment and Supplies $ 750

Office Furniture $ 2,000

Skagway Station:

Computers and Printers $ 2,000

Van $ 7,500

Office Equipment and Supplies $ 750

Office Furniture $ 2,000

Haines Station:

Computer and Printer $ 1,000

Van $ 7,500

Office Equipment and Supplies $ 750

Office Furniture $ 2,000

Juneau Station:

Computers and Printers $ 5,000

Server and Reservation Software $ 12,500

Van $ 7,500

Office Equipment and Supplies $ 2,000

Office Furniture $ 4,000

Pilot training in 208 & 207 $ 7,250

Maintenance Manuals $ 2,000

Estimated Total $ 75,000