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Meet the Team

We are a small operation, we inherited a legendary name - but the grit and hearts behind it all is what makes special today

Here our greatest strength is our people.

We are a dedicated team of pilots and staff who bring not only skill and professionalism, but also warmth, energy, and a genuine love for Alaska to every journey we fly.

Three people looking at a map on an outdoor table near a road.
Three people with headsets in a small plane cabin with mountains visible outside.
Robert Stumpf ladder holding a wooden sign with 'The Alaska Range' at the Sheldon Hangar 2025
Sheldon Air Service Pilot Udo Cassee
Four people in a workshop holding bowls, smiling at the camera.
Glacier Landing with Beaver at the Pika
Three people smiling in front of a red propeller airplane on a sunny day.
Ben Harper Sheldon Air
Jackson Moran Ramper - Soon to be seasoned
Dog wearing purple earmuffs inside an airplane near an open door.
Hangar Roof Repairs 2025
Two smiling people and two dogs inside a car, one person wearing sunglasses.
Person in black coat standing on wet sand with snowy mountains in the background.
A brown dog lying on its back on a tiled floor, looking up.
Three people pose outdoors, one seated holding small American flags, two standing behind, with houses and trees in background.
Person in workshop holding package near vise with street sign clamped on workbench.
Two people working on small airplanes in a hangar with tools and ladders nearby.
Two people sitting in a workshop, holding mugs, with airplane parts and tools in the background.
Three people in jackets standing by a small red airplane on a cloudy day.
Cami & Robert Summer 2025
Six people smiling at a picnic table with plates of dessert outdoors.

For us, each flight is more than a seat on an aircraft—it’s a carefully crafted experience. Our team’s grit, intelligence, and heart transform every charter into a balance of adventure and comfort, where guests feel both cared for and inspired.

As a small, family-operated company, we believe luxury is best defined not by excess, but by authenticity and personal attention. We measure our success not in the number of passengers we carry, but in the quality of moments we create for each guest. That’s why your clients will feel welcomed as part of our extended family from the moment they arrive until the final goodbye.

Though we honor the pioneering spirit of Don Sheldon and the history rooted in Talkeetna, it is our team today—motivated, passionate, and deeply connected to this place—that brings that legacy to life. With every flight, we combine technical excellence with genuine hospitality, ensuring your clients enjoy not just extraordinary views, but an experience elevated by heart.

Sheldon Air Kiosk In Talkeetna
Sheldon Air Kiosk In Talkeetna Scenic Flights Bookings
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Scenic Flight Clients
Two people pose next to each other, one holding a flag, outside with trees and a building in the background.
Talkeetna Small Businesses on Summer
Talkeetna Flowers during Summer
Person takes photo of six people holding 'TALKEETNA' sign outdoors.
Scenic Flight Clients in talkeetna
Three people pose outdoors, one seated holding small American flags, two standing behind, with houses and trees in background.
Sheldon Air Seasonal Sales Kiosk
Talkeetna Flowers
Sheldon Air Kiosk Welcoming Center
Four people sitting on blue chairs in front of a small wooden building on a sunny day.
Small wooden cabin with flowers, chairs, and sign reading 'Sheldon Air Service' under a tree.
Sheldon Air Service Greeting

🌸 Visit Our Summer Kiosk in Downtown Talkeetna

If you’re visiting Talkeetna in the summer, make sure to stop by our seasonal kiosk on Main Street—you can’t miss it! It’s a charming little cabin bursting with flowers and friendly faces. Our team is there to welcome walk-ins, share local tips, and help you check our daily flight availability. Summer days fill up quickly, so we always recommend booking in advance, but we’ll do our very best to get you on a flight. Even spontaneous adventures deserve unforgettable views—and we understand when hearts change at the last minute!