5th Annual HELISUCCESS!

Career Development Seminar & Networking Event

November 4 - 5, 2012 in Las Vegas, NV.

HeliSuccess Sponsors

To read a MAGAZINE ARTICLE on the Seminar as published in the October 2008 issue of Rotorcraft Professional Magazine - CLICK HERE.

To read TESTIMONIALS of what people had to say about the event - CLICK HERE.

Who might benefit from this seminar?

Career Helicopter Pilots and Mechanics. Put a face to a name! Meet the hiring authorities face to face! Get your resume into the right hands! This Seminar is designed to offer helicopter industry professionals, who may be new to the industry, or in a transition phase of their career, an opportunity for learning and networking. Those who are looking for inside information that may give them that competitive edge in the helicopter industry hiring process. Knowledge is Power! Who might this seminar benefit?

• Students presently in a Pro Pilot Training Program.
• Flight Instructors getting ready to break out of the training environment and into the REAL WORLD!
• Individuals considering transferring to other sectors of the industry. i.e., GOM to EMS.
• Individuals transitioning from Military to Civilian.

NEW FEATURE - Bring Your Spouse!

BY POPULAR DEMAND - Bring your spouse with you to this entire educational event for $80. Lunch will be included for your spouse as well on day 1 of the event. Your career decisions impact the entire family so why not include your other half in the process? Not to mention the fun to be had in Las Vegas!

Seminar Topics and Event Schedule:

ATTENDANCE OPTIONAL - Bonus Helicopter Safety Seminar and Social Hour - For those getting into Las Vegas the day before Heli Success we will host and FAA Safety Team (FAAST) Helicopter Safety Seminar and Pre-HeliSuccess Social Hour. There is no charge for this Safety Seminar and we invite locals as well as HeliSuccess attendees to join us.
 
SATURDAY (FAA Safety Team Meeting)
15:00 - 18:00 FAAST Safety Seminar on a variety of helicopter related topics.
18:00 - 19:00 Private "Meet & Greet - Social - Happy Hour"
 
SUNDAY (Seminar Day 1)
09:00 - 09:15 Intro HELI SUCCESS 2011
09:15 - 10:00 Advancement in the Helicopter Industry
10:15 - 11:00 Careers in Law Enforcement Flying
11:15 - 12:00 Networking - Do or Die!
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch Provided
12:00 - 13:30 Breakout Lunch Session - Military to Civilian - Making the Jump!
12:00 - 13:30 Breakout Lunch Session - Woman in the Helicopter Biz
13:30 - 14:20 Resume Tips and Tricks for Helicopter Pro's
14:30 - 15:20 Opprtunities in International Flying
15:30 - 16:20 Fire/Utility Flying
16:30 - 17:15 Success in the Oil Patch-What to Expect
17:15 - 17:30 Review/Open Q&A
 

MONDAY (Seminar Day 2)
08:30 - 08:40 Intro/Administrative
08:40 - 09:20 Professionalism & Attitude "Recipe for Success"
09:30 - 10:20 Careers in Advanced Helicopter Training
10:30 - 11:15 So You Want to be and EMS Pilot
11:15 - 11:30 Scholarship Awards
11:30 - 13:00 Lunch Break
13:00 - 13:50 Success Flying Tours - What to Expect
14:00 - 14:50 Career Survival 101 - Nuggets to Live By!
15:00 - 15:30 Closing / Review / Open Q&A
15:30 - 18:00  Employer - Attendee Networking Event. Meet Employers, both domestic and international, one on one!

Speakers:

• Lyn Burks - Veteran Helicopter Pilot, ATP/CFII, Helicopter Industry Recruiter, Owner/Developer of Justhelicopters.com, Verticalreference.com, Justhelicopters.TV, Helicoptersalaries.com
• Randy Rowles, MBA – Pilot Examiner, ATP, Gold Seal CFII, Master CFI, VP/General Manager of ERA Training Center
• Jim Palmer – Thirty plus years experience in the helicopter aviation industry in the Gulf of Mexico; Human Resources Representative and Pilot Recruiter; currently employed as Asst. Manager of Human Resources with the Bristow Group’s Gulf of Mexico Business Unit, one of the largest helicopter operators in the world. Mr. Palmer also worked for Petroleum Helicopters (PHI).
• Dean Springer – Retired Senior Special Agent with Department of Homeland Security-ICE. Former Director of Training. and National Aviation Safety Officer for Operation with the U.S. Customs Service Aviation Operations.  NTSB trained & certified aircraft accident investigator.  Dean has over 30 years of law enforcement and aviation experience for local and federal agencies.
• Chris Bassett - Veteran Helicopter Pilot & Chief Pilot of Air Methods Corporation. Air Methods is the World's  largest Air Ambulance Operator.
• Mark Schlaefli - ATP/CFII, Training Director Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters, Southern Nevada Division.  Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters is the World's largest air tour operator.
• Barry Lloyd–  Helicopter Program Manager for CAL FIRE. Forty-four year veteran helicopter pilot with experience in both civilian and military operations. USFS/CDF fire carded pilot for over 33 years. Certified Accident Investigator. Presently an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner as well as Training Pilot and Part 135 Check Airman for several helicopter operators.
• Heidi Ames - Pilot Hiring Manager for Med-Trans Corporation, a Nationwide Part 135 EMS Operator.　 Master Army Aviator with 18 years civilian and military experience. Regional Aviation Manager, Check Airman and Day, Night, NVG Instructor Pilot.
• Janie Foster - AW139 Pilot for ERA Helicopters. Also experienced in the areas of Medevac/Search and Rescue, wildland firefighting, logging, utility, and offshore operations.
• Keith Norwood  - Retired Army pilot. ATP, CFII, with BV-107, BV-234, and SK-92 Type Ratings. Director of Standards at FlightSafety International’s West Palm Beach Learning Center. Since founded in 1951 Flight Safety Intl. has grown to become the worlds largest civilian aviation training company.
• Casey Duke - Director of Pilot Training for FlightSafety International’s Sikorsky and Piaggio Learning Center. Retired Army Aviator with over 5000 hours logged in AH-1, UH-1, OH-58, UH-60/S70, MD 900 and S92 helicopters. Casey holds ATP, CFI, and AGI certificates, and is type rated in the S92.
• Dave Tibbals - A native Tennessean, veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and 30 plus years of military, HEMS, and recreational flying, Dave is currently a professional IFR Offshore S-76 Captain with CHC Global.  Dave has been to 23 countries while serving in the Marines flying the CH-53 series and now as a civilian pilot.  He presently operates out of Equatorial Guinea, Africa.
• ONSITE RESUME CONSULTANTS - Will be available during segments of the event providing one on one resume consults with attendees. There is no charge for this service!