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Promoting the Unique Contributions Vertical Flight Offers Society

Vertical Aviation International (VAI) is a nonprofit membership trade association serving the international helicopter and vertical flight industry. For more than 75 years, VAI has set the safety guidelines and encouraged the professionalism and economic viability of the industry. Today, VAI provides support and services to more than 3,800 member organizations. VERTICON is the world’s largest conference and trade show dedicated to vertical aviation aircraft.

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A Leader in Every Seat

VAI’s culture of empowerment puts a leader in every seat and fosters teamwork and respect for others—core values of the organization that we ask all team members to fully embrace. We believe that we have much to learn from one another and that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.

VAI provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

What We Stand For

As a VAI employee, you are joining a team of professionals who believe in the importance of hard work, collaboration, mutual respect, and outstanding service to members. Our Core Values guide our actions, drive our work, and unify us.

Values

Trust

We are committed to working tirelessly for our members. And in order to lead with confidence and integrity, we persistently prioritize clarity and accuracy.

Passion

We truly love what we do and are thrilled to share that enthusiasm with others, celebrating the extraordinary things our members do to make a positive impact on society.

Service

Our members are the heart of VAI. They are mission driven, so we are driven to empower them, working collaboratively with them to address their needs.

Innovation

We are tenaciously forward thinking as we build off past successes and craft new ways of working.

Inclusion

We represent the entire vertical aviation industry—all sizes, skill sets, ages, and genders. We are strengthened by our internationality and strive to build partnerships that expand the industry’s diversity globally.

Safety

Safety is paramount. We must be vigilant in modeling the highest standards for everyone to follow—being meticulous and precise from design and manufacturing to each safe landing.

Salary & Benefits

We value our staff members and the contributions they make to VAI’s success. We offer competitive salaries and follow policies ensuring pay equity.

Comprehensive Benefits

We care about our staff and their lives both inside and outside of VAI. We offer a remote-first work environment and core benefits like health insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, and paid time off. We also offer benefits that encourage personal growth and continuous learning.

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