Hear From Amber Airways’ Passengers
At Amber Airways, we love flying our clients across the beautiful Yukon. We take pride in being a safe and reliable option for transportation in the Yukon, as well as in providing personalized service. Read our client testimonials below and feel free to submit your own.
I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my clients or my reputation
For the past several years, Bernard Stehelin and Amber Airways have been the backbone of MacMillan River Adventures’ aviation program — and I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my clients or my reputation.
Flying sheep hunters, moose hunters, gear, meat, and trophies in and out of the remotest corners of the Yukon is serious business. Safety isn’t negotiable, and with Bernard it never feels like a question mark. His experience is obvious the moment you watch him work a strip or read weather, but it’s his calm, conservative decision-making that makes the real difference. I’ve flown with a lot of pilots; very few make me, my guides, and especially my clients feel this safe and relaxed in the air. That peace of mind is priceless when you’re running high-end hunts in big country.
What truly sets Bernard apart is how hard he works and how far he’ll go to make every trip flawless. He’s there early, planning loads, checking forecasts, and thinking through every detail. When plans change (late hunters, shifting weather, an unexpected meat run, or a last-minute charter), Bernard will jump in without hesitation — usually solving the problem before I even finish explaining it. He treats every MacMillan River client like family and every load like it’s their own, often putting in extra hours on their own dime just to keep our season on track.
We need a pilot who combines this level of skill and safety with Bernard’s work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile — again and again, year after year.
If you’re operating in the Yukon and want to get your clients in and out safely, on time, and with zero headaches, call Bernard at Amber Airways. You’ll quickly understand why we won’t fly with anyone else.
Wholeheartedly recommended.
I have known Bernard Stehelin in a variety of capacities for many, many years, having watched him develop from his younger years in school to a very successful and charming adult, actively participating in all aspects of the community. For the past two years, I have worked closely with Bernard in his capacity as pilot and owner of Amber Airways.
Bernard is organized, efficient, extremely competent, and has an excellent rapport with people of all ages. He is punctual, usually arriving ahead of scheduled time to be prepared for on-time departures. Bernard goes beyond usual expectations as he aims to please. He is extremely helpful and works to ensure the very best possible service to his clients and business associates. Bernard handles all difficulties that may arise with an incredible problem solving attitude of “Let’s make this happen” and then finds creative ways to make it so. He is dependable and an absolute pleasure to work with.
In summary, I highly recommend Bernard for any position or endeavor that he may seek to pursue. He will be a valuable asset for any organization.
A Careful, Safe Pilot
I’ve known Bernard Stehelin for several years now and have used his flying services to support my company Yukon Stone Outfitters. Flying in the bush is never something to be taken for granted, so it is important to work with people who have not only the right experience, but also those who exercise great judgement in the decisions they make. Bernard is one of those people. I have full confidence in him to get clients, crew, and supplies where they need to be when they need to be there. He is a careful, safe pilot who understands the needs of a business operating in the backcountry. In addition, he is not simply a pilot but more importantly a fair person, and a problem solver who can fly an airplane. As such he will go the “extra mile” to serve his customers, is flexible in how he approaches logistics, and is always thinking about how to do things safely and most efficiently even when it’s not his own time and money at stake. Bernard has my personal endorsement as well as the endorsement of Yukon Stone Outfitters. If you are in need of a pilot or an interesting person to have lunch with, call Bernard at Amber Airways.
Skills as a Pilot are Second to None
Bernard has made operating my business much easier. He is reliable, courteous and has a great attitude no matter what time I call him. His skills as a pilot are second to none and safety is always a priority. I trust my business and my entire family with his services. You will not find a safer pilot anywhere. Thank you for your terrific attitude and taking care of my family.