Vertical Flight Society Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsVirginia, United States51-200 Employees
The Vertical Flight Society is a nonprofit organization founded in 1943 as the American Helicopter Society. It operates as an international technical society for engineers, scientists and others focused on advancing vertical flight technology. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, the organization brings together industry, academia and government to address challenges in vertical flight and to share knowledge developed over more than seven decades. The society publishes Vertiflite and The Journal of the AHS, a peer-reviewed vertical flight technical journal, providing members with insight into technology developments and opportunities for professional recognition. Its membership spans industry, academia and government, offering access to member-only content, networking opportunities, and awards programs. Recent activity includes the sixth annual Design-Build-Vertical Flight Student Competition, which concluded in April 2026.