than that. There was a lot of work that had to be done educating Congress about the issue. But in fact, that is how the process is supposed to work. Our industry defines a problem, identifies a solution, and pro-
may have unintended (and sometimes intended) negative consequences on our businesses. Grassroots advocacy is our tool to reach out to our elected officials and show them how they can make a differ-
Text ROTOR to 40649 to sign up and stay up-to-date on legislation affecting the helicopter industry.
vides our congressional representatives with solid, realistic, actionable solutions to the problem. In this case, we presented a compelling argument that the United States needs a sustainable aviation work- force, and Congress agreed. Granted, this one program is not a silver bullet for the workforce development issue, but it is a start.
HAI is also working directly with the
states to address the workforce shortage. HAI and its Utah-based members are work- ing with that state’s governor, Gary Herbert, and his staff on setting up a rotor- craft pathways educational program that will bring new students into the industry. This exciting initiative is moving forward because HAI contacted the Utah gover- nor’s office and met with Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox to discuss workforce issues. We jointly identified a potential solution and are now working together to find success.
Help Government Understand Your Needs How can we accomplish this—working with Congress and state governments to solve our problems—on a regular basis? For this to occur, we must educate our
elected officials on the issues that are con- fronting us and then be willing to provide potential solutions that we can work on together. These folks are busy and have a lot on their plate (like running the state of Utah, for instance). Don’t assume that they know your pain points, let alone how to solve them. Policy, legislative, or regulatory language
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ence and provide positive solutions. The 116th Congress as well as most
state legislative sessions are now in full swing. They have many issues confronting them, and constituents representing all dif- ferent perspectives are clamoring for atten- tion. Get to know your elected officials. Make sure your issues get on their radar. You are business owners and operators; you provide economic solutions and
benefits to the people they represent. Your perspective and insights matter. Make a goal this year to host your elected official at your business. Let them see all you do and what you provide to your local community. Don’t know where to start? That’s why
you have an association. Reach out to me at
cade.clark@
rotor.org, and I will gladly help you set up a visit. To expand our advocacy outreach, we are building on the success of our cam- paign to prevent ATC privatization. If you haven’t done so previously, text ROTOR to 40649 to sign up and stay up-to-date on legislation affecting the helicopter industry. As your association, HAI represents the helicopter industry to government officials. Together, let’s make 2019 another year of effective advocacy!
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