About Our Birds

Just like any other business, your ability to perform is related to the tools that you have. We not only have the experience to get your job done, but Northern Pioneer Helicopter has some of the best tools to handle all types of jobs and terrain in Alaska. These tools allow us to provide you the best helicopter service in Alaska!

The Sikorsky UH60A+

Cruises at 145 knots , utilizing150′ – 200′ longline with remote hook / electric swivel.  2 yard concrete hoppers, 660 usg Bambi Buckets

Slingloads up to 8000 lbs maximum

Bell UH1E Huey

Cruises at 100 knots , utilizing 100-200′ longlines with remote hook / electric swivel . 2/3 yard concrete hoppers, 324 usg Bambi bucket

Slingloads up to 3500 lbs maximum

Bell UH-1B

Bell UH1B

Nicknamed “Huey,” this modernized and upgraded model has exceptional lift and safety capabilities. This is the workhouse of our fleet.

External Load3,500 pounds

Airbus AS350B3e

Cruises at 120 knots utilizing 100-200′ longlines with remote hook/ electric swivel. Dart cargo basket for class A external loads, 2/3 yard concrete hoppers, 240 usg Bambi bucket

Slingloads up to 2500 lbs maximum, or up to 5 passengers and gear