BISHOPP FAMILY/ALASKA HELICOPTERS
TRAILBLAZERS
general manager, stepson Clint Johnson flew with the company as a line pilot and held other management positions for almost 14 years. Johnson is now chief of the Office of Aviation Safety, Alaska Regional Office for the National Transportation Safety Board. When Rex and Ruth retired in 1995, Alaska Helicopters was sold to Era, operated by long-time com- petitor Carl Brady. “I always appreciated Carl Brady and his company because he had such a good strong com- pany,” recalled Rex. “It was a difficult decision to retire. We had great employees, but it was time.”
Alaska Helicopters
used this Bell 206B-3 and other helicopters to provide security along the Trans- Alaska Pipeline System.
Rex’s Legacy Throughout his career, Rex focused on the welfare of his staff, and he actively promoted safety within the aviation industry. In addition to his company, Rex also helped to form several organizations that support the Alaska heli- copter community.
In 1966, Rex was one of the founders of the Alaska
Air Carriers Association, an organization that promotes safety while supporting and advocating for Alaska com- panies that carry cargo by air. He was instrumental in forming the Alaskan Aviation Safety Foundation in 1978. He served on the board of directors for 10 years, pro- moting aviation safety in a region with a tradition of “can-do-anything” bush pilots. He was also a trustee and founding member of the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum. All three organizations are still operating today, supporting the missions and goals that Rex helped to establish. Rex’s career was marked with many accolades. In
1987, he was honored with the Arlo Livingston Award by the Alaska Air Carriers Association in recognition of his leadership in aviation safety. In 2012, Rex was the recipi- ent of the Alaska Aviation Legends Award in appreciation for his contributions to aviation in that state. In 2013, Rex
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