Original Message

Contrary to the views of posters on this site, the helicopter world does not revolve around pilots. The highest paid people in the helicopter world are not pilots, they are the management, mechanics, quality personnel, machinists, overhaulers and every other facet of the business. These are the principal attendees at HAI.

Helicoper pilots make up approximately 5% of the entire workforce directly related to operating, maintaining, manufacturing, overhauling, designing, selling and supporting the industry. The vast majority of individuals working in the helicopter industry don't ever meet or know any pilots. They are very lucky.