However, he is frequently mentioned on Wikipedia within the article about the reality TV show , where he was a main cast member and owner of Buffalo Airways .
In , McBryan purchased Buffalo Airways from his former mentor, legendary Arctic aviator Bob Gauchie. The nickname "Buffalo Joe" reportedly originated from his habit of answering the phone with "Buffalo," then identifying himself as Joe. Buffalo Airways and Vintage Fleet
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"Buffalo" Joe McBryan is widely respected in the aviation community for keeping the legacy of the "bush pilot" alive. By refusing to modernize his fleet, he inadvertently created a living museum. Buffalo Airways remains a tourist attraction for aviation enthusiasts visiting Yellowknife, and McBryan is frequently cited as an icon of Canadian rugged individualism.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, McBryan worked as a bush pilot, flying supplies and passengers to remote settlements in the NWT. During this era, he acquired the nickname "Buffalo," which would later become the namesake of his company.
Joe McBryan resides in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. He has two sons, Mikey and Rod, who have both been heavily involved in the operations of Buffalo Airways.