Each year, the international vertical aviation industry gathers at VERTICON®. So, what better place to explore career options or find your next hire?
Career Development Events
In addition to the many educational opportunities available, VERTICON offers three events specifically focused on career development:
- The Mil2Civ Workshop provides military pilots, maintainers, and other military personnel valuable information about making the transition to the civil vertical aviation industry.
- The Industry Career Fair connects civil vertical aviation job seekers, recruiters, and those looking to network.
- The HeliSuccess Career Development Seminars, supported by Rotor Pro, connect industry professionals with insights into every sector of the industry.
A brochure will be available soon; please check back here or on the VAI Events app for more information closer to the show date!
Mil2Civ Workshop
A successful career as a military aviator doesn’t easily translate into the commercial sector. There are several things you need to know NOW to prepare for a successful transition into civil aviation.
Attendees of this presentation will benefit from advice about, and mentoring in, skills and practices that can lead to a successful civil aviation career. You’ll get tips from those who’ve made the transition successfully. Several pros from the civil helicopter industry, most of whom are prior military, will present their lessons learned on topics including:
- Logging PIC and flight times in accordance with FAA rules
- Writing an aviation resume and nailing the interview
- Avoiding common stumbling points for military aviators in the commercial helicopter industry
- Practicing the essential art of networking.
Special break-out sessions for maintainers will be included.
Admission to the Mil2Civ Workshop is FREE, but attendees must sign up in advance.
Note: admission to VERTICON 2026 requires a separate registration. Discounted Active Military registration rates are available for eligible attendees.
Active & Transitioning Military: Register for the MIL2CIV Workshop
Civilian‑Ready Resume Templates for Your Military‑to‑Civilian Transition
Building a resume that speaks to civilian employers can be challenging, but you don’t have to start from scratch. Mil2Civ offers a collection of professionally designed resume templates created specifically for service members and veterans transitioning into the civilian workforce.
Each template helps you translate your military experience into clear, impactful language while showcasing your skills, achievements, and readiness for civilian roles. Just choose a layout, plug in your details, and confidently present a resume that stands out!
Explore our templates today and take the next step toward your civilian career!
Helicopter Pilot Resume Templates
A&P Resume Templates
Industry Career Fair
Job Seekers
If you’re planning to attend the career fair as a job seeker, please treat your participation as a job interview: bring an up-to-date resume, dress appropriately, and be prepared to discuss your accomplishments and goals with the recruiters you speak with.
You will be able to consult with resume reviewers and print out a copy of your updated resume on-site.
Admission to the career fair is FREE, but you must sign up in advance.
Note: admission to VERTICON 2026 requires a separate registration. Discounted Student registration rates are available for eligible attendees.
Recruiting Organizations
Enrolling as a recruiting organization in the career fair puts your organization in front of thousands of qualified vertical aviation professionals. Booth spaces are limited! Reservations for space will be taken in the order in which they are received.
Recruiting space at the career fair is available only to VAI members who are current on their dues. (Not a VAI member? Join VAI today to take advantage of this and other member benefits.)
The cost for each booth at the career fair is US$800. Discounts are available, however, for VAI member companies that have reserved and paid in full for standard and/or static display space at the VERTICON 2026 show. The discounted rate is US$450 per career fair booth.
Note: participation as a recruiting organization in the career fair does not grant or imply admission to VERTICON 2026 or any related events where registration is required. Admission to VERTICON as either an attendee or an exhibitor requires separate registration. Discounted registration rates are available for VAI members.
