Chris Hill
Senior Director, Safety
Senior Director of Safety at Vertical Aviation International (VAI), delivering value-added programs and services that support a strong safety culture for members and the global vertical flight industry. He facilitates collaboration among operators, OEMs, and industry stakeholders to supports broad-based initiatives that elevate operational performance and risk management. Chris is a former helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard with offshore commercial experience, holding an ATP rating in rotorcraft and more than 5,000 total flight hours in both rotary and fixed-wing aircraft.
United States
Aerospace
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) is the world’s leading membership association for the vertical aviation industry, which encompasses all aircraft capable of vertical or short takeoff and landing. By fueling industry growth through connection, advocacy, safety, education, and support for its members’ success, VAI leverages the power of vertical flight to strengthen communities worldwide. The association welcomes all those in the vertical aviation industry, including manufacturers, operators, suppliers and vendors, pilots and maintenance technicians, and other aviation professionals. For more information about VAI, formerly known as Helicopter Association International (HAI), please visit verticalavi.org.
