The Weather Channel has picked up Vancouver-based Omni Film’s Ice Pilots (known as Ice Pilots NWT in Canada) for a March 5 premiere.
The 6 x 30-minute docuseries follows a crew of Arctic aviators as they pilot aging warplanes to deliver people, fuel and supplies to various outposts in the Canadian north.
“Ice Pilots will captivate viewers and give them a rare glimpse into this little-known world where weather plays a huge role,” said Bob Walker, executive vice president and general manager of networks and content, The Weather Channel Companies. “This series introduces engaging characters and stories and allows viewers to experience the extreme work environment that makes these pilots’ lives so unique.”
The Weather Channel has been bolstering its amount of long-form, unscripted content, with other upcoming series including Hurricane Hunters and Lifeguard!