heligirl03 Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 What Spike said. Literally, if you keep up a jog, dress incognito, never talk to anyone, and do nothing but breeze by the booths with your eyes open, you may at least pass everything once in a day. Maybe. Plan on at least 2 days and additional time for the job fair. Most folks find their way to the various big name parties each evening. I was there for a weekend class, the 3 days of open floor, and a couple of evening events last year and I still feel like I didn't get to see everything or everyone I wanted to see. We'll see how far I get this year! Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiecop Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Is anyone doing the VR pin thing for Heli Expo or is that just at other events? Would be nice to know a few folks while out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmfish Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Thanks for the info Spike and Em. Looking at the website, it looks like the job fair doesnt count as an admission so maybe I will dedicate the first day to that and then spend the next day exploring the floor. I am not planning on attending any seminars this year. I will certainly be dressed incognito since Im going on my own time so I wont be wearing my uniform... A dinner or two would be fun. P.S. Yes, I'll wear my VR pin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Looking at the website, it looks like the job fair doesnt count as an admission so maybe I will dedicate the first day to that and then spend the next day exploring the floor. I am not planning on attending any seminars this year. I will certainly be dressed incognito since Im going on my own time so I wont be wearing my uniform... Correct, the fair, as well as some of the other meetings will be outside of the Expo hall so paying is not required…… And, as an FYI, comfortable casual IS the uniform for a HeliExpo. That is, unless you’re looking for a job…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmfish Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 ...but I feel so naked without my shoulder rig ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightsta1ker Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 As much as I want to attend this year, I already had to do the RHC SC this year and the travel expense hit me hard. I missed Heli-Success this year and was planning on going in 2014. Are the networking opportunities at Heli-Expo going to be as good as Heli-Success? If you had to choose one, which one would it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharyouTree Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Correct, the fair, as well as some of the other meetings will be outside of the Expo hall so paying is not required…… And, as an FYI, comfortable casual IS the uniform for a HeliExpo. That is, unless you’re looking for a job….What's the recommended dress for someone who IS looking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiecop Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 nightsta1ker, I've not been to Heli Success, which by all accounts is a great event. I do however know 2 pilots that went to Heli Expo in 2011 with nothing but a suit and a resume in hand and walked out of the convention with jobs. The networking opportunities are only as good as you make them, but I am still in contact with every single contact that I made there and it has been a gold mine to be able to tap those resources throughout the various areas that I work in in the industry for advice or assistance where needed. This industry is full of awesome people that are willing to help, Heli Expo just brings ALL of them together in the one room once a year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 (edited) What's the recommended dress for someone who IS looking? When you’re looking for a job, I always say, dress for success. With that said, if your plan is to hit the job fair and/or any other employment related meetings, then a suit would be recommended. After that, a suit may be overdress. The thing is, you never know who you may meet, or where…. You can meet someone at the fair or, at the bar, or on the floor, at a restaurant or, in the elevator…. You never know… Therefore, dress accordingly as first impressions count and people do judge a book by its cover….. As far as the Helisuccess comparison goes, I can’t say as I’ve never attended Helisuccess. However, I can only use common sense to say, Helisuccess is generally geared to the job market and employment. HeliExpo is geared to everything helicopter. HeliExpo is an industry event where industry people come together for various reasons. That being said, HeliExpo is probably a good place to use what you learned at Helisuccess as the networking opportunities are endless, albeit harder to come by.... Edited December 12, 2013 by Spike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightsta1ker Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 (edited) I'm not exactly in a position to look for work right now (1. I'm employed by a good company and 2. I am at least a year or two away from being marketable for a turbine gig), so going would simply be to network, visit with people I know who will be there, make new friends, and ogle helicopters. I should probably just go. Thanks for the info Spike and aussicop. Edited December 13, 2013 by nightsta1ker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroscout Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I'm not exactly in a position to look for work right now (1. I'm employed by a good company and 2. I am at least a year or two away from being marketable for a turbine gig), so going would simply be to network, visit with people I know who will be there, make new friends, and ogle helicopters. I should probably just go. Thanks for the info Spike and aussicop. I'm glad you decided to stay active on the forum. There for awhile I was worried about you coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmfish Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 going would simply be to network, visit with people I know who will be there, make new friends, and ogle helicopters. I should probably just go. Thanks for the info Spike and aussicop. That's exactly why I am going. I hope you make it down! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightsta1ker Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 That's exactly why I am going. I hope you make it down!Yeah it would be fun. Still weighing the pros and cons. I'll let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightsta1ker Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I'm glad you decided to stay active on the forum. There for awhile I was worried about you coming back.Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary-mike Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I've been to both, spike is right, about the differences. Hellisuccess is great for people just coming up into the industry or making a transition. It is purposely kept somewhat small where as obviously heli expo is a huge global event. At the expo last year I wore my suit for the whole show, I wasn't looking for work but I was talking with a lot of folks and like they say, first impressions only happen once. I plan to go this year, and yes I will have my VR pin on if I make it there... And more comfortable shoes this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiecop Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Amen to the shoes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I'm not exactly in a position to look for work right now (1. I'm employed by a good company and 2. I am at least a year or two away from being marketable for a turbine gig), so going would simply be to network, visit with people I know who will be there, make new friends, and ogle helicopters. I should probably just go. Thanks for the info Spike and aussicop. These alone are good enough reasons to attend. However, if the goal is to network, making new friends should be the priority. Like I said, helicopter folks attend the Expo for various reasons and making friends for some is not the priority. If you’re interesting, assertive, likeable, outgoing and most importantly confident, people will take notice. Therefore, just showing up and walking the floor won’t get it done. Be yourself, and when the opportunity presents itself, introduce yourself and strike up a conversation. It’s been said before, “it’s not what you know, but who you know” and “being in the right place, at the right time” are mottos well suited for HeliExpo but you must actively participate to generate the possibility. In the end, as long as you can afford to go, what’s there to lose? And X3 for the shoes…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary-mike Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Finally bought my tickets, and reserved the condo. I'm bringing the family this year and making a vacation out of it. My little boys are already stoked and they still don't know Disney land is across the street. This is how us poor folk knock out two birds with one stone! An added benefit is I will walk enough in a week to shed some flight weight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12-7 Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Any details yet on the VR pub meetup, or the Robinson meet 'n greet at the factory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiecop Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 I get in Monday night. Love to meet up with some guys and have a beer, I will be bringing a Heli Expo virgin so interested in getting him to meet a few industry people while I am working at the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heligirl03 Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 Get in Sunday evening. Class Monday, floor Tues/Wed. Fly out Thursday to go on shift Friday AM. See everyone there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmfish Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 I get in Monday afternoon, will check out the job fair and floor on Tuesday, go to the beach on Wednesday, and fly out Thursday morning. Em, is B coming too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heligirl03 Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Yep, I should've said "we". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 ...but I feel so naked without my shoulder rig ;-) Wear a uniform, and bring the rig...not a problem down here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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