19th ANNUAL HELISUCCESS!

FREE Career Development Webinar & Virtual Job Fair

Dates: November 17,18,19 2026

VENUE - ONLINE WEBINAR

HeliSuccess Sponsors

To read a MAGAZINE ARTICLE on the Seminar as published in previous issue of Rotorcraft Pro Magazine - CLICK HERE.

Who might benefit from this webinar?

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 webinar 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 webinar 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.

Event schedule will be November 17,18,19 2026 from 12:30 pm - 6 pm (Eastern Time)

Presentation / Topics may include:

• State of Hiring (VAI)                     
• Advancement in the Helicopter Industry
• Networking and Resume Tips for Helicopter Pro's
• Careers in Electronic News Gathering
• Opportunities in International Flying
• Utility / Short Haul
• Success in Flying Tours - What to Expect
• Careers in Agricultural Spraying/Seeding
• Careers in Federal Law Enforcement / U.S. Customs​
• Fire Fighting
• So You Want to be and HAA Pilot
• Success in the Oil Patch - What to Expect
• Career Survival 101 - Nuggets to Live By!

Speakers:

• Lyn Burks - 30+ year veteran helicopter pilot, ATP/CFII, Helicopter Industry Recruiter, Owner/Developer of Justhelicopters.com, Verticalreference.com, Justhelicopters.TV, Helicoptersalaries.com. Lyn is also the Editor In Chief / Owner of Rotor Pro Magazine.
• Randy Rowles, MBA – Pilot Examiner, ATP, Gold Seal CFII, Master CFI, Owner Helicopter Institute, Former VAI Board of Directors.
• Francois Lassale - President and CEO of Vertical Aviation International
• John Ballard - Retired U.S. Army pilot. OPS Support Manager / Recruiter for PHI Aviation in the Gulf of Mexico.
• John Dunbar – Owner/Operator of JCS Aviation which provides a variety of piloting services to the global helicopter industry.
• Matt Johnson- HAA Pilot for Metro Aviation, FAA DPE, and training columnist for Rotor Pro Magazine.
• David Oest- Chief Pilot, Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters.
• TBD –  Helicopter firefighting.
• Conor O'Healy - Experienced in International operations including Europe, Afghanistan and South America. AW-139 PIC Type rated. Formerly Part 135 Check Airman (EC-135) and NVG Instructor and Check Airman.
• TBD - Presentation from GMR on developing a resume.
• Tim Lynn - Retired Huntington Beach Police Pilot, ENG Pilot / Reporter with Angel City Air, KTLA Sky 5 in Los Angeles, CA.
• David McColl - Veteran Helicopter Pilot and short haul / utility pilot.
• Mike Nanoff- Air Interdiction Agent / Pilot with U.S. Customs Air & Marine Ops.