VAI membership is for all those who operate, build, fly, fix, supply, or support the diverse and expanding fleet of vertical-capable aircraft worldwide.
Join VAI for exclusive Member Benefits including access to member content, advocacy resources, training courses, safety accreditation programs, and more. Need more information? Just contact us!
Companies that own/operate vertical capable aircraft as a business tool for commercial or private use, or any federal, state, or municipal governmental agency or governmental entity operating VA. Only a principal owner, an officer, or an employee of a VA Operator Member shall be eligible to serve on the Board of Directors.
Membership benefits extend to all company employees.
Top Benefits of Membership:
Membership Dues are based on the # of aircraft your company operates and begin at only $400/year.
Organizations that provide products, supplies, and services to the vertical aviation industry or lease vertical capable aircraft rather than operate them.
Membership benefits extend to all company employees.
Top Benefits of Membership:
Membership Dues are based on your company’s annual gross revenue in the vertical aviation industry only and begin at only $350/year.
With VAI Operator or Manufacturer & Supplier membership, every employee in your organization will receive exclusive member benefits and discounts from VAI!
Why This Matters: The more employees who take advantage of these benefits, the greater the value you get from your membership. Employees automatically qualify for benefits and will receive member pricing when registering for any VAI events. In most cases, the membership pays for itself when you consider how many of your staff attend VERTICON alone!
Licensed pilots or mechanics/engineers in the vertical flight industry.
Dues are $100
Introductory rate: $100 for the first year, with the second year of membership FREE*
*Renews annually at the current dues rate after the introductory period.
Individuals who believe in VAI’s mission and wish to contribute to the industry but don’t fit the requirements of another membership category.
Dues are $100
“I cannot say enough good things about being a VAI member. It has allowed me to meet life-long aviation friends in the Helicopter business and has given me inspiration in all of the new technology, products and equipment needed for helicopters.”
Chuck Aaron
SETP, ATP, CFI, A&P & Industry Speaker
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