vertical flight aircraft,” says James Viola, president and CEO of VAI. “These town halls will provide a pathway for pilots into their desired industry segments.” Workforce development is critical


for the vertical flight industry. “We still face a pilot shortage, and programs like this town hall generate interest in the profession. I appreciate everyone who volunteered to hold this event and encourage others to think about how they can contribute. We’re all responsible for spreading the word: we have an industry with great career opportunities that is looking for the right people to join us,” Viola adds. VAI will collaborate with SoCal


Rotors to hold future town halls roughly every two months. The next event, tentatively scheduled for sometime in late September, will cover air ambulance operations, with additional topics to address airborne law enforcement and flying for the television industry. Other regional vertical aviation organizations, includ- ing flight schools and businesses, may contact VAI for information on producing their own town halls to promote workforce development. Contact ChuckS@verticalavi.org for more information.


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VAI Working Groups Are Now Industry Advisory


Councils FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, VAI’s working groups have been instrumental to the efforts of the association formerly known as Helicopter Association International.


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These volunteer advisory entities, made up of VAI members and estab- lished by the VAI Board of Directors, serve various sectors spanning the vertical aviation industry, from air med- ical services to safety to unmanned


aircraft systems and beyond. Most recently, the board established the Aviation Insurance and Workforce Development Working Groups to tackle two of today’s most pressing industry challenges.


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