NHA Membership

Now is an exciting time to be part of the Naval Helicopter Community!

• Changing global conditions and the development of new peacekeeping and action agendas have emphasized the importance of the helicopter in today’s military structure.
• The Naval Helicopter Association is your association- it represents the rotary wing community in the Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps.  
• The helicopter community is the fastest growing segment of Naval Aviation with nearly half of naval air assets directly related to rotary wing.

NHA is your member-based non-profit organization open to anyone interested vertical lift aviation. Our membership is mainly comprised of active duty and retired USN, USMC, and USCG helicopter pilots, aircrew, and maintenance professionals.

As the fastest growing community of Naval Aviation, with nearly ½ of naval air assets directly related to rotary wing, NHA is the premier professional organization dedicated to presenting information, organizing community social events, and providing career resources to our members.

Your membership includes:
Subscription to our quarterly magazine – Rotor Review 
Exclusive access to our Mentorship Portal
A personalized account on our Members Only website

NHA Provides professional and social functions in each region, with exclusive access to the annual events Symposium and events during Gulf Coast Fleet Fly-In. NHA Symposium is an annual gathering linking key Military leaders, operators, planners and industry into a synergistic vision of the future. Each year, we sponsor multiple individual, crew, and corporate awards for excellence in rotary wing aviation and maintenance. NHA also offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students. 

Rotor Review Magazine

A subscription to Rotor Review magazine is included in your annual membership. The magazine content includes articles and photographs about unit activities, new developments in rotary wing aviation, and special features of professional interest.  The articles are all sharable and readable on your mobile device.

NHA Membership

2 Year "Nugget" Membership, Enlisted (E-1 thru E-4), Active Duty Only: $15

Open to E1-E4 on first tour. Includes 2 years of membership 

Nugget Enlisted (E1-E4), Active Duty Only (Lifetime Membership: $75)

Enlisted, Active/Selective Reserve/Former/Retired(E1-E6)

1 Year Membership: $15

3 Year Membership: $45

5 Year membership: $75

Lifetime Membership: $100

Age 85 or older: Free-Contact NHA Office

Enlisted, Active/Selective Reserve/Former/Retired(E7-E9)

1 year membership: $15

3 year membership: $45

5 year membership: $75

Lifetime Membership: $150

Age 85 or older: Free-Contact the NHA Office

Officer, Active/Former/Retired/Civilian

1 Year Membership, Officer, Active, Reserve, Selres, FTS, Retired, Civilian, Institution Only: $40

2 Year "Nugget" Membership, Officer, Active Duty Only: $40
Open to O1 & O2 on first tour. Includes 2 years of membership

3 Year Membership, Officer, Active, Reserve, FTS, Selres, Retired, Civilian Only: $110

5 Year Membership Officer, Active, Reserve, FTS, Selres, Retired, Civilian Only: $175

Lifetime Membership, Officer, Active Duty Only: $700

Lifetime "Nugget" Membership, Officer, Active Duty Only: $500

Lifetime Membership, Officer, FTS, Selres Only: $500

Lifetime Membership, Officer, Active Reserve, FTS, Selres, Retired, Civilian Age 59 and younger: $500

Lifetime Membership, Officer, Active, Reserve, FTS, Selres, Retired, Civilian Age 60 and older: For Tiers below, contact the NHA Office:

Age 60 to 65 Special Price $450.00

Age 66 to 70 Special Price $400.00

Age 71 to 79 Special Price $300.00

Age 80 to 82 Special Price $  75.00

Age 83 to 84 Special Price $  40.00

Age 85 = FREE

All NHA Officer/Civilian Members who are currently 3 or 5 Year members and all NHA Retired Members older than age 60, must call in to elect Lifetime Membership. All 3 and 5 Years members will be given pro-rated credit (depending on what window you are in with your 3 or 5 Year membership) for their membership fees already paid against their Lifetime Membership based on NHA Member type. This has to be handled manually by the NHA Office. All NHA Members who wish Lifetime Membership but would like to spread the cost over 4 equal payments within 1 year period, must call and arrange this with the NHA Office. All others may elect to renew using the rates for their category online.

NHA Events

NHA members have access to both national and regional events including the annual Symposium and Gulf Coast Fleet Fly-In/Join Up. Members receive discounted admission and access to online preregistration.

Member Only Access

• Online event registration and payment
• Searchable online membership directory
• Member Networking
• Activity streams
• Discussion forums
• Special Interest Groups, called "Circles"
• Member-to-member messaging capabilities
• Mentorship portal - Be a mentor or find a mentor
• Interaction with industry partners
• Job Postings
• Photo galleries
• Manage your personal profile
• Update contact information
• Set privacy settings
• View event history
• View transaction history/print receipts

CLICK HERE TO JOIN