Home / Mil2Civ: Mentoring and Advice Mil2Civ: Mentoring and Advice Articles A Ground LessonPotential knowledge gaps between military and civil flight training.Military Salary While Working as a Civilian InternSkillBridge and SkyBridge Programs explained.You Aren’t Saving Lives AnymoreUnderstanding the differences between military and civil helicopter EMS.2022 HAI Mil2Civ HighlightsRecap of the Mil2Civ Transition Course from Heli-Expo 2022.ChangeDiscussion about the changes with the transition from military to civilian life.Transitioning is Stressful!How to deal with the stresses of making the transition from military to civilian life.Join the Military to Civilian Transition WorkshopAll the reasons to attend the HAI Mil2Civ Transition Workshop; what to expect.Follow This Example to Start Your Civilian CareerA great example of the military to civilian transition for a Marine helicopter pilot.What Are My Job Options When I Get Out?Real-world examples of starting pay, schedules, flight time requirements and more.Compensation PackagesCivil compensation packages, what to consider and when to negotiate.Transitioning During a PandemicHow to deal with the challenges of transitioning during the CoVid 19 pandemic.14 CFR 61.73 – A Military Pilot’s Best FriendInformation on obtaining FAA pilot certificates and rating via MilComp January 1, 1970 VAI Webinars: Your SMS Mission Is Clear—Now It’s Time to Prepare for Takeoff August 8, 2024 The FAA recently mandated safety management systems (SMSs) for a large portion of helicopter operators. To help demystify the new rule, VAI brought together a team of experts at our Aug. 8, 2024, webinar to explain who needs to comply, how to fully implement a formal SMS, and how to submit a SMS declaration of […] VAI Webinars: You’ve Earned Your License; Now What? July 11, 2024 The time between receipt of your FAA certificates and your dream job can feel daunting. But with focus, patience, and smart networking, you can get there. At the Jul. 11, 2024, VAI webinar, experts from around the vertical aviation industry shared their knowledge to help new pilots and maintenance technicians navigate this journey. VAI Webinars: Do You Do Maintenance by the Rules or by the Norms? June 13, 2024 Do you have your own way of doing things in the hangar? A mindset of “this is how we’ve always done it” can be a liability in an aviation business, especially when procedures aren’t regularly checked against the rules or regulations. In our Jun. 13, 2024, webinar, Mark Tyler of Precision Aircraft Services explained how […] VAI Webinars: Hydrogen-Powered Flight and the Piasecki PA-890 May 9, 2024 Piasecki Aircraft Corp. is designing flight-worthy hydrogen fuel cell technology for the PA-890, the eVTOL aircraft the company hopes to have to market by the end of the decade. At our May 9, 2024, webinar, Piasecki program manager John Scott explained the company’s process for building the fuel system as part of the fuselage and […] VAI Webinars: AI and Security for Autonomy in Aerospace April 11, 2024 As aviation technology gets more sophisticated, so do nefarious efforts to compromise it. Advanced air mobility (AAM), with its autonomous capabilities, is particularly vulnerable to cyberattack. To tackle this issue, NASA has brought together top aerospace industry and academic leaders to form the Secure and Safe Assured Autonomy (S2A2) project for AAM. At our Apr. […] VAI Webinars: What’s That Sound? One Pilot’s Amazing Story of Survival March 14, 2024 In June 2022, Paradise Helicopters pilot Tim Hunter took five passengers for a sunset flight over Hawaii’s Big Island. Twenty-six minutes later, their world was literally turned upside down as the aircraft began to spin uncontrollably. At our Mar. 14, 2024, webinar, Hunter shared his harrowing experience and what he’s sure saved the lives of […] HAI@Work: Helicopter Life-Cycle Support with Boeing Global Services February 8, 2024 Boeing has supported the civil rotorcraft community for more than 50 years. And in the more recent past, Boeing expanded that support through its Boeing Global Services (BGS) business unit. At our Feb. 8, 2024, webinar, three representatives of the organization shared how BGS is helping enhance operational excellence in vertical aviation with a comprehensive […] HAI@Work: Artificial Intelligence in the Cockpit January 11, 2024 This content is restricted to Members. Please login or Join VAI today. Join VAI Forgot your password HAI@Work: Cultivating a Positive Safety Culture December 14, 2023 This content is restricted to Members. Please login or Join VAI today. Join VAI Forgot your password HAI@Work: Mars Helicopter Update from NASA/JPL November 16, 2023 This content is restricted to Members. Please login or Join VAI today. Join VAI Forgot your password 123…13Next »
