Kachemak Bay Flying Service
Kachemak Bay Flying Service (KBFS) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of S3, Inc, providing a variety of aviation services to commercial and Government customers.
KBFS headquarters is located in Temple, TX, Crestview, FL and Huntsville, AL. KBFS currently holds certifications for CFR 14 FAA Part 135, 145, 137, and 133 operations with Part 141 & Commercial Air Review Board (CARB) pending. In addition to its current commercial operations, KBFS provides contract aviation support to the Department of Defense, Department of Interior, and the US Forest Service.
KBFS began helicopter services in 2007 when S3 purchased the original Kachemak Bay air services, a well-known fixed wing operation in Alaska. Today, KBFS offers fixed and rotary wing aviation services and provides selected fixed base operations support at the Temple Draughon-Miller Airport (TPL) in Temple, TX. In addition to a comprehensive menu of flight services, KBFS in 2013 acquired Summit Aviation, a Part 145 General Aviation Maintenance and Avionics Repair Facility that is an authorized sales and service center for Garmin navigation systems; COBHAM avionics; Meggett Avionics; and S-TEC Corporation autopilot equipment. Summit, now KBFS, is a corporate member of the American Electronics Association.
Functional Capabilities Include:
Aerial Surveys and Photography
Air crew Coordination Training
Avionics Installation & Repair
Disaster Response Operations
Environmental Protection & Control
External Load Operations
Fixed Base Operator Support
General Aviation Maintenance
Night System Training
Passenger & Cargo Transport
Pilot Qualification Training
Search and Rescue Operations
Support to Law Enforcement
Wild Land Firefighting
