Welcoming those who have joined the industry in the past 6 years to a network of emerging professionals, aimed to foster community, provide resources, and boost career growth.
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Looking for assistance with your resume or just general career guidance? Fill out this form and someone on the Emerging Professionals Committee will reach out to you.
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Join The VAI Member Online Community Emerging Professionals Group and connect with like-minded individuals, share your passions, and gain valuable insights and support. Whether you’re looking to learn something new, grow your skills, or just find people who truly get you, being part of this vibrant digital space will help you build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, and be part of something bigger—no matter where you are in the world. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to belong, contribute, and grow.
Committee Members
Aircraft Commander
Danny Casanova
Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Aviation Section Experienced Search and Rescue Crew Chief and Tactical Flight Officer Instructor
Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot
Matt Goodrich
Sweet Helicopters – Parkview Samaritan
Junior Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions
Ryan Kirby
Alderman & Company
Rescue Specialist or Multi Environment Rescue Specialist
Renato Augusto Mertins
Corpo de Bombeiros Militar de Santa Catarina SAR Crew in Military Firefighter Air Ops , Creator of Resgate Aereo Brasil Youtube channel
Director of Business Development
Ashley Mikel
Helicopter Institute/Longhorn Helicopters
Pilot
Leah Murphy
Metro Aviation
Helicopter Mechanic / Instructor
Faith Ortega
Air Evac Lifeteam
Creator and Host, Rescue Specialist
Jason Quinn
The Real ResQ (Podcast)
FAA & EASA Helicopter Pilot
Andrea Pooch
Pooch Aviation Consulting