Helicopter Association International: Military to Civilian Workshop - Feb. 12 (Dallas, TX)

Military to Civilian Workshop
February 12
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

How to register

• On line registration
• By Fax: (703) 683-4745
• By Mail:
  Helicopter Association International | Attn: Kristin Anderson 
  1635 Prince Street | Alexandria, Virginia 22314-2818
  
  

Course Description:
Transitioning from military back to civilian life is never simple. This workshop provides information to enable the service member to make career decisions and explore possibilities, making the transition to civilian life easier.

The workshop will cover military benefits and resources, including training and education, or other needed tools for a new career. An introduction to the helicopter industry will consist of present and future growth in the field, and job opportunities. An overview of the commercial industry will be presented, including regulations, licensing, and qualifications. It will also reference the difference between military and civilian aviation.

The instructor will present and review resume/CV building and how to get hired. This will include contacts, preparing for check rides and exams, qualifications, and resources available to get the position desired.

Safety is always a consideration for employers when reviewing a prospective candidate. The workshop will finish with the importance of safety and how to stay safe in the world of commercial flying.

Instructor:
Debra Irby has been in aviation for more than 29 years. Trained in the U.S. Army as a mechanic and pilot, she has served on active duty, in the Reserves, and with the National Guard. In 2002, Irby was called back to active duty where she flew Chinooks with the 101st Airborne Division in Afghanistan. Military trained in helicopters, and civilian trained in fixed-wing, she has worked in various sectors of aviation, from government, to commercial line pilot, management, and owning a business. She is currently the CEO of Copterjobs, LLC and DAI Aviation Training.

Irby has headed safety committees and conducted seminars in every aspect of aviation safety, including human factors, aviation security, mountain flying, emergency management, overwater emergency, and survival. She has designed and implemented training and safety courses for various types of aviation, but specializes in the helicopter industry. She has a B.A. in International Relations, and graduate work specializing in terrorism and security.

Who Should Attend?
Active duty military, Reserve and National Guard members; veterans; and those thinking about joining the military to further their education and experience should attend the workshop. No matter what job, MOS, or field you have or are currently working in, if you are interested in aviation as a career this seminar will be invaluable.

Course Fees
Free

This seminar is part of the HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, TX. Visit http://rotor.com/Events/HELIEXPO2012/EducationCourses.aspx for more information