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a special advisor – international is part of the association’s efforts to extend its global reach. As a pilot and executive, Lassale brings an extensive international back- ground to the role. He served as CEO of HeliOffshore before becoming CEO of Heli SGI earlier this year and has also been vice chairman of the European Helicopter Association as well as a board member and Corporate Aviation Management Committee member of the National Business Aviation Association. Prior to his civilian career, Lassale served as an infantry officer in the South African Defense Force and as a pilot in the Royal Air Force. “This position, utilizing the network, col-
lective strength, and collaboration of HAI and its members, will more effectively sup- port the sometimes unseen, smaller inter- national operators around the world,” Lassale says. “It will also enhance the shar- ing of lessons learned, experience, and training from all corners of the world to cre- ate more synergy across the industry.” The new board is already looking ahead.
“I’m very enthusiastic about this diverse board, which represents many different segments of the vertical lift industry,” says incoming HAI Chair Smith.
HAI BRIEFS
HAI Introduces 2 New Member Benefits
HAI IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE two new benefits for US-based members: compre- hensive health insurance, and loss-of- license insurance for pilots and AMTs holding FAA-issued licenses.
Comprehensive Health Insurance Powered by LIG Solutions, HAI’s health insurance program is designed to help indi- viduals, families, businesses, and groups affordably find and enroll in health-care products that directly meet their individual needs.
“Contracting, part-time work, traveling, 16 ROTOR JUNE 2022
risk of injury—all of these are common sit- uations in our industry and often make it hard to find affordable health insurance that meets specific needs,” says HAI President and CEO Jim Viola. “HAI’s partnership with LIG allows us to help our members find the best health-care solutions for themselves, their families, and their businesses at prices they can afford.” Not the typical one-size-fits-all offering,
HAI’s solution works with you to navigate the health insurance marketplace to find products that meet you or your company’s specific needs, lifestyle, and budget. Plans include coverage options from national, regional, and local insurance carriers. Products available through HAI’s program
include: Comprehensive major medical for individ- uals and families
Critical-care coverage Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans
Supplemental insurance Pharmacy program with set low prescrip- tion prices
Dental coverage Vision coverage Accident medical plans Disability income protection Short-term policies Health reimbursement arrangement
(HRA) business/employee programs. To learn more or to sign up for a free, one-on-one consultation with a licensed LIG agent, HAI members can visit
ligmembers.com/hai.
Loss-of-License Insurance Offered through Lockton Companies, HAI’s new loss-of-license insurance is available for individuals as well as companies that want to offer the benefit to their eligible employees.
“HAI members have very real concerns
over loss of income when their ability to perform their duties under their FAA-issued licenses is temporarily or permanently
prohibited due to a medical condition,” says Viola. “We are pleased to offer this benefit through Lockton to help protect our mem- bers’ hard-earned livelihoods while they get back on their feet.” Two loss-of-license insurance options
are available to HAI members: temporary loss-of-license insurance and permanent loss-of-license insurance. Temporary loss-of-license insurance pro- tects policyholders against the inability to fly or maintain aircraft due to injury or ill- ness for a short period of time. This insur- ance helps offset lost income with monthly payouts equal to a majority percentage of the policyholder’s salary for a set number of months. Permanent loss-of-license coverage pro- tects pilots and AMTs against career- ending injuries or illnesses or the permanent loss of license due to a medical condition. Before benefits are payable, a physician must certify, after a waiting period, that the injury or illness is career ending. The individual covered by the policy then receives a lump-sum payout. Permanent loss-of-license benefits can be coupled with a temporary loss-of- license policy, to be payable after the monthly temporary benefit ceases. To learn more about HAI’s new loss-of- license insurance benefit, including the details of coverage and cost, visit
rotor.org/ benefits.
HAI BRIEFS
HAI International Trip Builds Relationships
SINCE TAKING THE HELM OF HAI in 2020, HAI President and CEO Jim Viola has focused on increasing HAI’s international presence and support. This work has begun to pay off, with a partnership agreement between HAI and the European Helicopter Association (EHA) and, more recently, with HAI being chosen as the provider of EUROPEAN ROTORS 2022, Europe’s
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