Home / Vertical Aviation Career Pathways / VAI Student Member Benefits VAI Student Member Benefits Your Career Starts Here. There are many benefits that come with being an VAI Student Member. Start setting yourself apart from the crowd and explore some of our favorites. VAI student members have access to all these great benefits and more! Check out the other perks of being a VAI member. Scholarships VAI offers four scholarships to help rotorcraft student pilots and aviation maintenance technicians continue their education and training. VAI’s annual scholarship program includes two options for pilots—the Commercial Helicopter Pilot Rating Scholarship and the Michelle North Scholarship for Safety—and two for mechanics—the Bill Sanderson Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Scholarship and the Maintenance Technician Certificate Scholarship. Learn more about scholarships VAI Annual Career Fair Every year at our annual trade show and conference VAI VERTICON®, VAI hosts an industry career fair. This is a great opportunity for new professionals to explore the job market and get exposure to the companies that could one day employ them. The vertical aviation industry is built on relationships, so it’s never too early to begin your networking! Career Fair at HELI-EXPO 2023. VAI Online Academy VAI is making it even easier for members to learn about and stay updated on important industry topics. Our new, robust learning management system offers enhanced training courses for easily accessible learning at your own pace. Go to the VAI Online Academy King Schools Discount VAI members receive 30% off the iconic King Schools online training courses. Members can choose from more than 110 courses, including risk management, flight and ground instruction, airframe and powerplant knowledge and test prep, avionics proficiency, and more. Get the discount code Career Fair at HELI-EXPO 2023. Save Up To 20% On Purdue Global Tuition Through a partnership with VAI, Purdue Global offers VAI members and employees, as well as their families (spouses, domestic partners, parents, siblings, and children), significant savings on more than 100 programs, including aviation, business, public safety, technology, legal studies, health sciences, and many others. Learn about Purdue Global tuition discounts Event Registration Discounts VAI members receive discounts to attend VAI VERTICON, the world’s largest vertical aviation trade show and conference, as well as the VAI Aerial Work Safety Conference and the VAST Global Conference. Packed with aircraft, technology, and education sessions, VAI events help vertical aviation professionals build that all-important network, stay up-to-date on the latest technology and gear, and learn safety standards and best practices. Career Fair at HELI-EXPO 2023. Join VAI and become a student member now! Join today
