Dee has called Alaska her home since 1982. She fell in love with flying in her early 20’s. She raised three amazing daughters in Alaska while working as a nurse and earning her PhD. In 2010 she and her daughters began helping visitors travel to the National Parks to view bears. Dee greatly enjoys sharing Alaska and Alaskan wildlife with our customers.

Jared began his aviation career in Alaska, flying across diverse and challenging landscapes—from Denali to the remote Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, and finally to Homer, where he guided at Alaska Bear Adventures for three seasons.

After starting a family, he transitioned to flying internationally as a pilot of the Boeing 777 and 747. Now based in Anchorage, he has returned to the Homer area and is enjoying sharing all that Alaska has to offer with his family.

As our new Director of Operations, Jared brings a wealth of aviation knowledgeable, as well as flight and regional experience. We are very happy to have Jared a part of our team once again.

Tim is a farm kid from Ohio, who was offered three dollars an hour to sand wooden spars for an antique airplane, thus beginning his career in aircraft maintenance. He has been a pilot for 23 years and had his pilot's license before his driver's license. Now he's been in Alaska for over a decade and has 3500 hours flying in and around Kachemak Bay. When he's not flying or maintaining our aircraft, he and his wife are homeschooling their kids and happily working on their off-grid homestead north of Homer. Tim takes a lot of pride in maintaining our aircraft, he can often be found laying on his back scrubbing the planes ensuring they are a fleet we can be proud of. You may not see him often but he is a vital part of the ABA team!

Josh grew up in Eastern Washington and found his new home in Alaska. Josh has worked and lived in Western Alaska, South Central Alaska, and South East Alaska. He has been flying year-round in Alaska for the last 16 years and has accumulated 15,000+ hours. During this time he has been flying 207s, Beavers, 206s, caravans on floats, amphibs, and wheels. Josh and his family reside on Kenai Peninsula. When Josh isn't flying, you'll likely find him exploring the mountains or skiing during the winter.

Sam Schroeder is a Colorado boy who found love for the Alaskan wilderness through the world of aviation. He always wanted to be a pilot in Alaska and found his way to us last year. He greatly enjoys sharing the vast wilderness of Alaska and the amazing Brown Bears with our guests. He is looking forward to his second year flying with K Bay Air / Alaska Bear Adventures.

Sam Schultz is originally from Montana, and now flying as a pilot and guide with K Bay Air / Alaska Bear Adventures in Homer, AK. Sam is returning to fly with us for a second year. He likes to say, “One of the best parts of my job is getting to show folks the wild side of Alaska, especially the coastal brown bears foraging along the shores—these magnificent creatures are always a sight to behold. I’m proud to share the beauty of this land, blending my love for aviation with the thrill of Alaska’s wilderness.”

Sphinx is a fantastic asset to Alaska Bear Adventures as the operations coordinator! With more than 7 years of experience at Alaska Bear Adventures, she has become an expert on all things related to the outdoors. Her roots in Halibut Cove make her a great source of knowledge about Kachemak Bay and the surrounding area. Her passion for traveling has allowed her to explore much of the world and bring back invaluable insight. Whether you're looking for advice on the best bear viewing trip for you or the most scenic local hiking trails, Sphinx is the right person to help.

Annie grew up in Palmer, Alaska mushing dogs and hiking Hatcher’s Pass. She now is a busy mom and reservation specialist. Annie will help you book your bear viewing experience, flightseeing trip flight, or charter.