Foundation and VAI will welcome to HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 stu- dents from Los Angeles, Cali fornia–area institutions Canyon High School and Corona High School as well as the Bonita Unified School District. Members of the VAI Workforce Development Working Group will guide the students around
the show floor to meet manufacturers and suppliers and learn about vertical aviation’s many distinct missions. In addition, students will visit exhibits from universities, flight schools, and A&P schools and become familiar with the many training programs available in the industry. Te annual VAI Helicopter Industry
Framework for Strategic
Workforce Transformation The VAI Workforce Development Working Group has developed a strategic action plan to build a sustainable workforce pipeline across all professions in our industry. The plan will address the needs of the pipeline’s full life cycle—from high school to those certificated and ready to enter the workforce. VAI will work with our industry partners to create and/or expand existing programs, such as:
■ Industry mentorships ■ Pathway programs ■ Scholarships ■ International partnerships
■ Internships/apprenticeships ■ Equipment resources for schools
■ High school outreach.
Career Fair enables those interested in vertical aviation to meet with human resources professionals from various industry companies and organizations to learn about careers and job opportunities in the field. Te free event is also a great way for students to learn how to network and get in front of hiring officials. VAI’s annual Mil2Civ Workshop provides
military pilots and maintainers valuable information about how to make the tran- sition to the civil helicopter industry. Veterans who have recently made the switch themselves offer tips on how to best position oneself for a civilian career after having served in the military, including writing an effective aviation resume and preparing for the interview.
Recruiting Industry Partners Addressing the workforce shortage is an industry-wide issue, and to help address it VAI is committed to raising public awareness about the vertical aviation industry, its unique segments, and the paths to entry. An essential part of that commitment
entails highlighting other organizations aligned with this mission, such as the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), an auxiliary of the US Air Force, and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation. Te CAP has created a rotary education camp to train cadets in the basics of rotary flight, manufacturing, and maintenance. Te AOPA Foundation, meanwhile,
runs the You Can Fly high school aviation STEM curriculum, which is available in 46 US states and Washington, D.C., with more than 71,000 students served so far. Te STEM curriculum features career pathways for pilots, both on board and remote. Students in the program learn the principles necessary to pass FAA knowledge tests.
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