ALEXANDRIA, VA
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)VERTICAL AVIATION INTERNATIONAL INC, founded in 1988, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $20.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $18.4M left a modest 11% surplus.
INTERNATIONALLY REPRESENT ALL ASPECTS OF THE VERTICAL TAKE-OFF & LANDING (VTOL) INDUSTRY. BE THE LEADING GLOBAL VOICE IN PROMOTING SAFETY, COMMUNITY COMPATIBILITY, PROFESSIONALISM, INNOVATION, AND THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF THE INDUSTRY.
CONFERENCES AND TRADE SHOWS: SUPPORT THE GLOBAL VTOL INDUSTRY BY PROVIDING FORUMS WHERE HELICOPTER PROFESSIONALS CAN GATHER TO CONDUCT BUSINESS; SHOWCASE PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND TECHNOLOGY; EXCHANGE...
CONFERENCES AND TRADE SHOWS: SUPPORT THE GLOBAL VTOL INDUSTRY BY PROVIDING FORUMS WHERE HELICOPTER PROFESSIONALS CAN GATHER TO CONDUCT BUSINESS; SHOWCASE PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND TECHNOLOGY; EXCHANGE INFORMATION, BEST PRACTICES, AND IDEAS; TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES; PARTICIPATE IN CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND JOB SEARCH ACTIVITIES; COLLABORATE TO IMPROVE AND PROMOTE INDUSTRY SAFETY AND TO ADDRESS OTHER INDUSTRY ISSUES; AND NETWORK WITH PEERS. VAI'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW, VAI VERTICON, IS THE WORLD'S LARGEST VTOL SHOW. VAI ALSO PRESENTS AN ANNUAL AERIAL WORK SAFETY CONFERENCE THAT SUPPORTS THE FIREFIGHTING, UTILITY PATROL AND CONSTRUCTION, AND RESTRICTED-CATEGORY AIRCRAFT SECTORS, AS WELL AS MEETINGS TO SUPPORT ADDITIONAL INDUSTRY SECTORS, SUCH AS ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY. VAI GLOBAL PROGRAM COORDINATES WORLDWIDE INDUSTRY COLLABORATION TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE SAFETY AND ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF THE INTERNATIONAL VERTICAL AVIATION INDUSTRY.
MEMBERSHIP: PROVIDE VAI MEMBERS WITH SERVICES THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT THEIR OPERATIONS AND ADVANCE THE INTERNATIONAL HELICOPTER INDUSTRY BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE SAFETY AND ENCOURAGE...
MEMBERSHIP: PROVIDE VAI MEMBERS WITH SERVICES THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT THEIR OPERATIONS AND ADVANCE THE INTERNATIONAL HELICOPTER INDUSTRY BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE SAFETY AND ENCOURAGE PROFESSIONALISM AND ECONOMIC VIABILITY WHILE PROMOTING THE UNIQUE CONTRIBUTIONS VERTICAL FLIGHT OFFERS TO SOCIETY. EXCLUSIVE VAI MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE: DIRECT ACCESS TO VAI TECHNICAL, REGULATORY, AND LEGISLATIVE STAFF; MEMBERSHIP IN VAI WORKING GROUPS; LEGISLATIVE RESOURCES AND UPDATES; VISIBILITY FOR MEMBER COMPANY NEWS IN ROTOR MEDIA; MEMBER COMPANY EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS ON VAI PARTNER'S JOB BOARD; PROGRAMS TO ELEVATE MEMBER COMPANY'S LEVEL OF SAFETY, INCLUDING SMS, ASAP, AND FRAT PROGRAMS; AND DISCOUNTS ON ATTENDING OR EXHIBITING AT VAI EVENTS, ON VAI EDUCATION COURSES, OR ON ADVERTISING IN VAI MEDIA.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: VAI IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING VERTICAL FLIGHT AS A SAFE, EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR BUSINESS AND TO ADVANCING THE INTERNATIONAL ROTORCRAFT COMMUNITY, WHICH INCLUDES HELICOPTERS...
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: VAI IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING VERTICAL FLIGHT AS A SAFE, EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR BUSINESS AND TO ADVANCING THE INTERNATIONAL ROTORCRAFT COMMUNITY, WHICH INCLUDES HELICOPTERS, TILTROTORS, VERTICAL-LIFT UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS, AND THE DEVELOPING FIELD OF ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY. VAI ADVOCATES FOR EXPANDING THE USE OF VERTICAL FLIGHT, ON BEHALF OF OUR MEMBERS AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOCIETY, WITH LEGISLATORS, REGULATORS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AROUND THE WORLD. VAI'S DILIGENT WORK AGAINST BURDENSOME REGULATIONS AND ADVOCATING TO ENSURE A SAFE, SUSTAINABLE, AND ECONOMICALLY VIABLE FUTURE FOR OUR INDUSTRY IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF EVERYTHING WE DO.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $20,788,832 | $19,428,674 | +0.1% |
| Expenses | $18,449,803 | $19,921,667 | -0.1% |
| Net Income | $2,339,029 | $-492,993 | -5.7% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| MARK A SCHLAEFLI | CHAIR | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN JORGENSON | VICE CHAIR | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK KENIN | TREASURER | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL GOTTWIG | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MILLER STALLINGS | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY SHEARD | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY ROWLES | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MCCOLL | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE BATTJES | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH ARNOLD | CORPORATE SECRETARY | 40.00 |
Officer
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$177,419 | $22,900 | $200,319 |
| JAMES VIOLA THRU 32025 | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40.00 |
Officer
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$739,064 | $32,637 | $771,701 |
| CHRISTOPHER MARTINO | VP OF OPERATIONS | 40.00 |
Key Emp
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$216,788 | $26,529 | $243,317 |
| CADE CLARK | VP OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | 40.00 |
Key Emp
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$266,266 | $12,496 | $278,762 |
| MICHAEL HERTZENDORF | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40.00 |
Key Emp
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$280,031 | $28,622 | $308,653 |
| DANIEL SWEET THRU 122024 | DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS | 40.00 |
Highest
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$187,540 | $22,150 | $209,690 |
| REGINA KVITOVICH | DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATIONS | 40.00 |
Highest
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$195,200 | $23,912 | $219,112 |
| CHRISTOPHER HILL | DIRECTOR OF SAFETY | 40.00 |
Highest
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$200,252 | $24,928 | $225,180 |
| CHARLOTTE ZILKE | SR DIRECTOR OF CONVENTIONS | 40.00 |
Highest
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$201,001 | $24,091 | $225,092 |
| JOSHUA ROUSSEAU | NE REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE | 40.00 |
Highest
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$152,200 | $4,717 | $156,917 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,788,832 | $18,449,803 | $58,272,088 | $2,339,029 |
| 2024 | $19,428,674 | $19,921,667 | $60,141,215 | $-492,993 |
| 2023 | $18,690,484 | $17,936,628 | $65,113,607 | $753,856 |
| 2022 | $16,968,416 | $13,892,452 | $43,682,143 | $3,075,964 |
| 2021 | $4,215,283 | $9,746,782 | $38,045,658 | $-5,531,499 |
| 2020 | $13,601,332 | $13,957,761 | $37,201,172 | $-356,429 |
| 2019 | $12,636,986 | $11,902,441 | $41,217,687 | $734,545 |
| 2018 | $13,453,154 | $12,274,971 | $37,623,799 | $1,178,183 |
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