Betty Shadura, Author at Kuskokwim.com

September 19, 2019 by Betty Shadura

Maver Carey Retires as The Kuskokwim Corporation’s President & CEO

A “heartfelt thanks to Maver for her over 24 years of dedicated service”

Anchorage, Alaska– The Kuskokwim Corporation (TKC) Board of Directors and Maver Carey announce that Mrs. Carey is retiring from her position as President and CEO of TKC effective February 1, 2019, to focus on her family and new opportunities.

“Maver grew TKC from a small Alaska Native Village Corporation into one of Alaska’s Top 49 Businesses. The entire TKC Board gives its heartfelt thanks to Maver for her over 24 years of dedicated servicefor TKC’s nearly 4,000 shareholders,” said Board Chair Dunia Morgan.

Mrs. Carey stated, “I’m excited to start this new chapter, and am grateful to the TKC Board for the opportunity to serve as TKC’s CEO, to work on behalf of TKC’s shareholders.”

The Kuskokwim Corporation serves the Middle Kuskokwim Region in Western Alaska, and was formed on April 25, 1977, under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, to represent the merged Alaska Native Village Corporations of Aniak, Limited, Chuathbaluk Company, Georgetown, Inc., Kipchaughpuk, Limited, Lower Kalskag, Inc., Napaimute, Limited, Red Devil, Inc., Sleetmute, Limited, Stony River, Inc., and Upper Kalskag, Inc.

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September 19, 2019 by Betty Shadura

Sam Boyle Named The Kuskokwim Corporation’s Interim President & CEO

“We are confident TKC will continue to thrive and grow under his leadership”

Anchorage, Alaska– The Kuskokwim Corporation (TKC) Board of Directors appointed Sam Boyle to serve as TKC’s Interim President and CEO on February 1, 2019. He previously served as: TKC’s Chief Operating Officer since March 2014, as TKC subsidiary Tumeq’s CEO since its creation in January 2010 and as CEO of TKC Aerospace beginning in 2005.

Sam has played an instrumental role in helping TKC grow and his 14-year history of serving TKC in various executive positions will ensure Maver Carey’s legacy is sustained until the Board of Directors selects a new President and CEO.

“Sam has done a very good job running our subsidiary companies in the Lower 48,” said TKC Board Chairman Dunia Morgan. “Our Board knows he is up to the task of also overseeing our Corporation’s Alaska operations. We are confident TKC will continue to thrive and grow under his leadership.”

Sam grew up in Oklahoma and served in both the Marine Corps and Air Force. He was stationed at Eielson AFB for four years in the early 1980’s. After his service, he received a degree in business, built a management consulting company and then co-founded an Internet company. He joined TKC in 2005 as the founder of TKC Aerospace. Sam has been married to Cheryl for almost 30 years and they have four children. Their home is near Charleston, SC.

Day-to-day Alaska operations for TKC will be managed by TKC Vice President and Chief of Staff Andrea Gusty. All Shareholder services will continue to be performed by the Anchorage and Aniak based staff.

“We have an incredible team in Alaska that works hard everyday for TKC’s more than 4,000 Shareholders,” said Interim President and CEO Sam Boyle. “We have exciting projects coming in 2019 and I look forward to working closely with them to cut path to a better future for all Shareholders of The Kuskokwim Corporation.”

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September 19, 2019 by Betty Shadura

Job Opening: Avionics Technician

Mesa, AZ

Precision Heli-Support is looking for a General Avionics Technician to support aircraft maintenance and modification projects. The successful candidate will have the ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Performs installation and troubleshooting of various aircraft electrical /avionics systems to include control, power, video, RF cables and electrical harnesses on aircraft.
Performs aircraft electrical/ avionics system testing to include continuity, power and operational checks using test equipment both on the aircraft and on back shop test benches.
Performs two-year IFR 91.411 and 91.413 checks.
Use basic hand tools and avionics specialty tools. Read, interpret, and supports development of electrical fabrication and installation drawings.
This position is also responsible for control, servicing and calibration of equipment resources.
Interface with equipment manufacturers and material suppliers
Record keeping

Experience:

Four (4) to seven (7) years in commercial aviation electrical and avionics aircraft support experience required to include avionics equipment installations, pitot/static test set operation, and com/nav/transponder/TCAS test set operation.
Experience with Garmin,
Aspen and autopilot systems

Education & Qualifications:

Must be a high school graduate, AS degree preferred.
A&P certificate preferred.
Driver’s license
Normal/corrected sight to 20/20.
Normal color vision.
Highly skilled in interpreting electrical schematics.
Able to use basic hand tools and avionics specialty tools
Competent with Microsoft Office suite of software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc)
Strong documentation and organizational skills preferred
Willingness to travel (up to 20%)

Benefits Include:

401(K) Plan with Employer Match, Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Paid PTO, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Short term and long term disability, Full Holiday Schedule and more.

This company, its subsidiaries, and joint ventures will provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation, protected veterans status, or sexual orientation. All selection, hiring, and promotion decisions will be based on valid job-related requirements consistent with performance of the essential functions of the position. This policy is in keeping with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1988, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Assistance Acts, as amended, and other applicable federal and state laws. Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given qualified to the Corporation’s Shareholders, Alaska Natives and American Indians in all phases of employment.

September 19, 2019 by Betty Shadura

A Message for Moose Hunters

The Kuskokwim Corporation (TKC) enjoys seeing Alaskans thrive off the land as they practice subsistence, however, we kindly remind everyone that TKC does not allow non-shareholders access to hunt moose on TKC lands.

TKC will be running our Land Patrol Program again this year, with agents enforcing our land policies on the rivers and patrolling The Kuskokwim Corporation’s land boundaries.

Due to the decline in the moose population, TKC Board of Directors implemented a policy in 2002 that non-shareholders are not allowed access to TKC land for moose hunting. The game is managed by the State of Alaska, and the Tier II permit is completely separate from our Corporation’s land policies.

There is an exception for a non-shareholder legally married to a TKC shareholder. Spouses of TKC shareholders are allowed to hunt on TKC lands for the purpose of providing for the family. If this is the case, please contact TKC’s Land Department as soon as possible so that we may alert our patrollers, and add you to our list of approved hunters.

For more information about the State of Alaska’s TM680 hunt, click HERE. Our patrollers will be on the river providing information, educating travelers about our land policies, and documenting any trespass that might occur.

Below are maps showing the TKC land boundaries, and Fish and Game’s TM680 hunting boundaries. Non-shareholders may not access TKC land even if they have a Tier II permit for this hunt. In other words, the lands shown in yellow and red on the maps are privately owned TKC land, and are off limits to non-shareholders.

We appreciate your respect for our policies and your cooperation in protecting our land. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.