HAI Accomplishments Under Zuccaro’s Leadership
2005 IHST. HAI, along with the American Helicopter Society, hosts the first International Helicopter Safety Symposium, leading to the establishment of the International Helicopter Safety Team, an international consortium of volunteers who apply modern, data-driven solutions to improving helicopter industry safety.
2005 Katrina Video. HAI documents the helicopter industry’s efforts to help New Orleans and surrounding areas cope with the devastation left by Hurricane Katrina.
2007 ADS-B Pilot Program. HAI brokers deal with FAA and Helicopter Safety Advisory Conference operators and platform owners to provide ADS-B operations in the Gulf of Mexico.
2009 ADS-B Gulf Operations. ADS-B operations in the Gulf begin, dramatically increasing the level of safety in the region.
2011 FRAT. HAI Risk Assessment Tool launches with flight module and later including a maintenance module.
2013 Rotor Safety Challenge. HAI launches annual program of free safety education sessions at HAI HELI-EXPO, providing continuing education to thousands of pilots, mechanics/engineers, and others.
2013 Land & LIVE. Matt writes “Land the Damn Helicopter” column in ROTOR, launching the Land & LIVE Program to encourage and support the increased use of precautionary landings.
2016 HAI-APS. First five operators accredited under the HAI Accreditation Program of Safety (HAI-APS), which offers HAI members mission-specific standards.
2017 HAI Online Academy. HAI launches 24/7 online education program, providing helicopter professionals with accessible, affordable professional development.
2018 HFI-UND Study. Helicopter Foundation International, HAI’s charitable arm, releases helicopter industry staffing study conducted by the University of North Dakota, providing first documentation of long-rumored shortages of skilled pilots and mechanics/engineers.
2018 ATC Privatization. HAI joins with other general aviation organizations in successful effort to stop privatization of US air traffic control.
2018 Veterans’ Flight-Training Benefits. HAI blocks efforts by Congress to reduce the use of veterans’ benefits to pay for flight training.
2018 Representing Manned Aviation to Congress. Matt testifies as only representative of manned aviation to US Senate hearing on UAS integration, ensuring congressional support for FAA authority over NAS and for the integration, not segregation, of new aircraft into the NAS.
2018 Utah Rotor Pathway Program. HAI coordinates development of the Utah Rotor Pathway Program, the first statewide partnership between government, industry, and educators to provide rotor-specific education and training opportunities, providing a model for future workforce development programs around the United States.
2019 HAI Aviation Reporting Program. HAI launches HARP, its online aviation report tool, providing helicopter pilots and operators with a one-stop portal to reach a variety of reporting tools, including those of the NTSB, NASA-AARS, FAA, and USDA.
The Aviation Industry on Matt’s Legacy
TWO OF THE things I always respected about Matt were his passion and his consistency. I never had to wonder where Matt stood on an issue. He always put the helicopter industry, its safety, the welfare of its members (pilots, aircrew, maintenance, operations, etc.), and its overall success first.
– Rick Sherlock
Former president and CEO, Association of Air Medical Services and MedEvac Foundation International
MATT WAS A strong and effective leader within the general aviation community, with unmatched operational experience and a total commitment to the helicopter industry.
– Ed Bolen President and CEO, National Business Aviation Association
MATT HAS BEEN a tireless advocate for the interests of the helicopter industry who used his experience and expertise to be an effective safety champion.
– Sally Veith Executive director, Air Medical Operators Association 38 ROTOR WINTER 2020
WE HIRED MATT when I was chairman of HAI, and I think it was one of the best decisions we ever made. With Matt at the helm, HAI has now become a voice to be reckoned with in shaping Washington, D.C., policies.
– Tim Wahlberg President, Wahlberg Aviation Services, and former HAI chairman
FROM SERVING OUR country to supporting safety improvements that will make this industry safer than ever, it has been a pleasure to work alongside Matt.
– Mark Baker President and CEO, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
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