Brantner, Robert M.: - Robert M. Brantner is currently working as both a captain and a line check airman for a major US airline. He started his flying career as a bush pilot in Alaska, which later led to a job as a pilot for Trans World Airlines. After four years with TWA, Bob landed his dream job, working for the airline he flies for today.All throughout his flying career, Bob has continued to write, and is the bestselling author of Five Hundred Feet Above Alaska and Claus: The Untold Story of Kris Kringle.Bob was born in Southern California and attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where he earned his BS in Aeronautical Science. He is married to Kelly Kaczka Brantner, and they have one daughter, Madison, and a dog, Fergus. They live just outside of Annapolis, Maryland.