For more than 70 years, HAI has provided support, services and set the industry safety guidelines for the international helicopter community.

OUR VISION

To be the global leader in leveraging, innovating, advocating, and expanding the unique operational capabilities of vertical flight on behalf of our members and for the benefit of society.

OUR MISSION

Internationally represent all aspects of the Vertical Take-off & Landing (VTOL) industry. Be the leading global voice in promoting safety, community compatibility, professionalism, innovation, and the economic viability of the industry.

Safety Accreditation

Flight Mission Standards

Land and Live

Board of Directors

Meet the governing board that keeps HAI the best

Chair| Commercial

Nicole Battjes

Rainbow Helicopters
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Vice Chair | Commercial

Mark A. Schlaefli

Dakota Rotors LLC
Custer, South Dakota, USA

Treasurer | Commercial

Rick Kenin

Boston MedFlight
Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

Assistant Treasurer | Commercial

Brian Jorgenson

Timberline Helicopters
Sandpoint, Idaho, USA

President & CEO

James A. Viola

Helicopter Association International
Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Director, Corporate Affairs & Corporate Secretary

Sarah Arnold

Helicopter Association International
Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Legal Advisor

H. Bryan Brewer III

Crowell & Moring LLP
Washington, D.C., USA

Director | Government Service

Paul Gottwig

Los Angeles County Fire Department
Pacoima, California, USA

Director | General Aviation

David McColl

Winco, Inc.
Aurora, Oregon, USA

Director | Commercial

Randal R. Rowles

Helicopter Institute Inc.
Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Director | Commercial

Stacy Sheard

Executive Jet Management/Fanatics
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Director | General Aviation

Robert Miller Stallings

Titan Aviation Fuels
New Bern, North Carolina, USA

Special Advisor – Emerging Technology

Jonathan Daniels

Praxis Aerospace Concepts International, Inc.
Searchlight, Nevada, USA

Special Advisor – International

Francois Lassale

Heli SGI
Denpasar Selatan, Bali, Indonesia

Land and Live

Take the Pledge

Welcome to Helicopter Association International