Helicopter Association International
Dan Sweet has a diverse work experience, beginning in 1985 when they served as a Photojournalist in the U.S. Navy. During their time in the Navy, they operated shipboard radio and television stations and produced press releases and stories for local newspapers. From 1994 to 2016, they worked at Columbia Helicopters as a Public Relations Manager, where they managed the PR/Communications department and produced various materials such as newsletters, calendars, and marketing videos. Since 2017, Dan has been employed at Helicopter Association International as the Director of Public Relations and Communications. In this role, they have implemented programs to promote small-business members and has revitalized the company's website. Dan has also modernized press and media efforts at the largest helicopter tradeshow in the world.
Dan Sweet earned an Associate's Degree from Southwestern Oregon Community College in 1985. Their field of study during this time is unknown. Additionally, they attended the University of Oregon to pursue a degree in Journalism & Public Relations, although information regarding their start and end years is unavailable.
Helicopter Association International
HAI is the professional trade association for the international helicopter industry and represents more than 1,100 companies and over 16,000 industry professionals in more than 65 countries. Each year, HAI members safely operate more than 3,700 helicopters and remotely piloted aircraft approximately 2.9 million hours. HAI is dedicated to the promotion of vertical aviation as a safe, effective method of commerce and to the advancement of the international vertical aviation community. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, HAI is governed by a Board of Directors elected from the membership, with daily operations conducted by a dedicated professional staff. On November 1, 2005, Matthew Zuccaro assumed the office of president of HAI following a career in aviation that spanned over 50 years. James A. Viola assumed the office of President and CEO on January 16, 2020, after serving as the director of General Aviation (GA) Safety Assurance for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for almost two years.