HELI-EXPO for Operators

HELI-EXPO offers many great seminars, courses, and events for operators of all sizes and mission segments. Whether you are interested in attending an HAI committee meeting or workshop, learning more about the HAI Accreditation Program and IS-BAO, or checking out the exhibits showcasing aircraft and new technology, HELI-EXPO provides you with the information and tools you need for success.

Register for HELI-EXPO now and start planning your HELI-EXPO experience!

Professional Education Courses
Helicopter Operator Management Feb. 28–March 4
March 5
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
8:00 am – 11:00 am
Introduction to Helicopter Accident Investigation March 3 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Regulations 101: Law for the Aviation Professional   March 3  8:00 am – 5:00 pm
HUMS and HFDM: Helicopter Health, Usage, and Flight-Data Monitoring March 3–4 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Effective Leadership in Aviation March 4 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Nutz and Boltz of Financing or Leasing Your Helicopter – How It Really Works! March 4 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
SMS Manual Development Workshop March 4 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Advanced Helicopter Operator Management March 8–10 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
+ 20 others!    


You must register separately to attend an HAI professional education course. Each course registration includes a complementary day pass to HELI-EXPO for the day of your choice (Note: this does not apply to free courses).

HAI Rotor Safety Challenge – Free to Attendees

The HAI Rotor Safety Challenge includes over 30 safety education sessions that are free to HELI-EXPO attendees and exhibitors. This program provides a great opportunity for operators to brush up on industry best practices and to learn new safety tools and techniques.

Rotor Safety Challenge sessions include —
SMS for Small Fleet or Private Operators March 5 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Understanding TFRs and NextGen March 5 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Developing and Utilizing Lead Indicators in SMS March 5 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Creating a Just Culture – How Do We Get There? March 5 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Safety Issues in Helicopter Maintenance  March 6 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Ask the IS-BAO Auditor March 6 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
WAAS/LPV and Low-Level Helicopter IFR Routes March 6 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
The Business Case for Safety March 6 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Incident/Accident Response for the Management Team   March 6 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
+ 19 others!    


Admission to Rotor Safety Challenge events is included in your HELI-EXPO registration; no separate registration is required. Plan to take the Rotor Safety Challenge today.

Other HELI-EXPO Sessions for Operators
Fundamentals of IS-BAO Workshop** March 3 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
HAI Safety Symposium March 4 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Helicopter Tour Operators Committee Meeting March 4 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
IHST SMS and Decision-Making Workshop March 4 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tour Operators Program of Safety Meeting March 4 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
IHST Accident Intervention Workshop March 4 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Electronic News Gathering Committee Meeting March 4 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Introduction to HAI Accreditation Program and IS-BAO March 5 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Finance & Leasing Committee Roundtable March 5 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Air Medical Services Committee Meeting March 5 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Offshore Forum March 5 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Utilities, Patrol, and Construction Committee Meeting March 5   2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Flight Operations Committee Meeting March 6 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Government Service Committee Meeting March 6 8:00 am – 10:00 am
DOI/USFS Interagency Fire Briefing  March 6 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm


Check out the full HELI-EXPO Show Schedule for other great sessions and events.

**This workshop requires a separate registration, and there is an associated fee. For more information, contact José Orozco, HAI’s Flight Operations & Safety Assistant, at jose.orozco@rotor.com or at 703-302-8463.