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.
Scholarships
VAI offers seven scholarships to help rotorcraft student pilots and aviation maintenance technicians continue their education and training. VAI’s annual scholarship program includes ROBINSON Pete Riedl AMT Scholarship, Bill Sanderson Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Scholarship, BELL 505 B2 Integrated Avionics Maintenance Technician Scholarship and the Michelle North Scholarship for Safety.
NEW VAI Career Center
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The Career Center gives industry professionals access to expert resources, personalized advice, and a robust job board designed to support every stage of their career journey. Whether you’re actively searching for your next opportunity or exploring future possibilities, you can review and strengthen your resume, discover potential career paths aligned with your skills and experience, and compare salaries across roles and sectors of the industry. With practical career guidance and powerful tools all in one place, the VAI Career Center helps you make informed decisions and confidently take your next career move.
VAI Annual Career Fair
Every year at VERTICON, our annual conference and trade show, 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!
VAI Online Academy
VAI is making it even easier for members to learn about and stay updated on important industry topics. Our robust learning management system offers enhanced training courses for easily accessible learning at your own pace.
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.
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.
Event Registration Discounts
VAI members receive discounts to attend VERTICON, the world’s largest vertical aviation trade show and conference, as well as discounts to attend VAI’s Aerial Work Safety Conference and Air Tour 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 about safety standards and best practices.
