Alpine Air Express names Robert Frisch as Chief Operating Officer

Alpine Air Express, a leading regional air cargo carrier in North America, announced the appointment of Robert Frisch as Chief Operating Officer effective January 31, 2023.

Frisch will be based at the company's corporate headquarters in Provo, UT, says an official release. "In this newly created role, Frisch will be responsible for overseeing the company's operations and aircraft maintenance management team as well as leading Alpine's 119 positions. Alpine is a leading Part-135 air cargo operator with blue-chip customers including UPS, the U.S. Postal Service, DHL and others including a growing direct point-to-point charter capability supporting express supply chain deliveries. Alpine is a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, a U.S.-based private equity firm specialising in aerospace, defence & government services, space, power & utility services and specialty industrial markets."

Michael Dancy, CEO, Alpine Air says: "Bob's deep experience in aviation operations and employee management plus his success in building companies make him the perfect choice to support our expanding team and growth strategy. Alpine now has a growing fleet of more than 80 active aircraft, and Bob will be a great asset as we look to further enhance our maintenance performance and operations. I welcome Bob to Alpine and look forward to working with him."

Prior to joining Alpine, Frisch was COO at Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation, which performs flying services for United Airlines as United Express. "In that role, he was responsible for oversight of all the company's operations functions for its 400 daily flights and 1,600 employees as well as ensuring compliance with FAA regulations."

Frisch says: "I'm excited to work with Michael and the outstanding Alpine team to help the company continue to grow strategically, deliver enhanced performance, and better serve its new and existing customers."