Your Pilots

We want all our customers to enjoy their flight with Reliance Airways, We know that feeling comfortable with your pilot can make the trip for many people.  If  you have any questions or special requests let us know, we will be happy to help.

Dan Wettlaufer  - President and Chief Pilot

Following in his father Glen’s footsteps, Dan has always been interested in tourism and aviation. He started working at Andrew Lake Lodge as a young boy guiding fishermen and hunters. From guiding experience he began managing the lodges and learned about the air charter business.

Graduated from U of A 1997 Bachelor of Commerce

Commercial Pilot 1997

Did you know? - Dan speaks Japanese!

Favorite airplane Cessna 180 (C-FIRO)

Favorite food: Banana cream pie


dan@relianceairways.ca

 

Ivan Bourque – Pilot

Ivan was also introduced to flying by his father Billy Bourque, who spent many years flying the north.  Look  for Ivan flying on floats in the summer and on wheel-skis in the winter.



Pierre Etienne Clairet – Pilot

 

Pierre began flying with Reliance Airways in 2003 after moving to Canada from France. You can see him flying Northwestern Air Lease Ltd. Floatplanes in the summer and the Beechcraft 99 in the winter.

 

Keith Schaefer - Base Crew / Future Pilot



The youngest member of the team, he already as his sights set on big game guiding and bush flying – Keith works at the Reliance Airways Floatplane base in the summers. He already has an extensive hunting background, hunting bear, moose, and caribou with his family.

 


 

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