CAF Careers
Put Your Talents to Work for a Mission That Matters
It takes more than pilots and mechanics to keep history flying. Behind the Commemorative Air Force is a team of professionals working in fundraising, education, membership, marketing, operations, finance, technology, and more.
Together with thousands of volunteers across the country, our staff helps the CAF Educate, Inspire, and Honor by bringing the stories of American military aviation to life.
Current Opportunities
Explore current opportunities to bring your experience and talents to the Commemorative Air Force.
Database Administrator, Development & Membership
DEVELOPMENT | FULL-TIME | $68,000–$82,000
Dallas, Texas preferred | Hybrid or remote may be considered
Help turn data into stronger relationships with the people who support the CAF mission. This position serves as CAF's primary Raiser’s Edge expert, supporting Development and Membership through database administration, reporting and analytics, data quality, integrations, and the organization’s continued transition to Raiser’s Edge NXT.
You might be a good fit if you: Have strong Raiser’s Edge experience, enjoy solving data problems, can translate complex information into useful insights, and understand how good data supports fundraising, membership, and organizational decision-making.
VIEW FULL POSITION & APPLYDirector, Annual & Leadership Giving
DEVELOPMENT | FULL-TIME | $80,000–$100,000
Dallas, Texas preferred | Hybrid or remote may be considered
Build meaningful relationships with people who believe in preserving aviation history and sharing it with future generations. The Director of Annual & Leadership Giving will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors with the potential to make annual gifts of $5,000 to $25,000 while helping build the pipeline for future major and planned gifts.
You might be a good fit if you: Are a relationship-builder who enjoys discovering what motivates donors, are comfortable personally asking for philanthropic support, and like combining personal engagement with a thoughtful, data-informed fundraising strategy.
VIEW FULL POSITION & APPLYHistory Is Our Mission. People Make It Possible.
The Commemorative Air Force is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to Educating, Inspiring, and Honoring through flight and living-history experiences. Our historic aircraft may be the most visible part of what we do, but preserving and sharing their stories takes people with many different talents.
Meaningful Mission
Be part of work that matters. Help connect people with history, honor those who served, and ensure their stories continue to educate and inspire future generations.
Benefits
CAF offers health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, at a cost of $50 per month for the employee, and a retirement plan that is matched up to 3%. The value of this package is over $13,000.
A Unique Workplace
Few workplaces put you this close to living history. Work alongside historic aircraft and the people who preserve them, in an environment where aviation history is part of everyday life.
Community
Be part of a mission that reaches far beyond headquarters, working with dedicated staff, members, volunteers, donors, educators, and aviation enthusiasts from communities across the country.
About the Commemorative Air Force
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to Educating, Inspiring, and Honoring through flight and living history experiences. The CAF preserves, restores, and operates historic military aircraft, keeping these remarkable pieces of history flying so they can be experienced rather than simply observed. Through airshows, aircraft tours, flight experiences, educational programs, exhibits, and community events, the CAF connects people with the aircraft and the stories of the men and women who built, flew, maintained, and supported them. Working alongside dedicated members and volunteers, CAF staff help preserve this history, share it with the public, and ensure that the lessons and stories of American military aviation continue to reach future generations.
About the Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center
The Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center (NAEC), located at Dallas Executive Airport, is where aviation history and education come together. Guided by its mission to Honor the Past, Empower the Future, the NAEC uses historic aircraft, artifacts, immersive exhibits, and hands-on learning to connect the lessons of the past with the possibilities of the future. Educational programs introduce students and visitors of all ages to aviation, aerospace, STEM, history, leadership, and career opportunities while helping develop skills such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration. From school field trips and camps to workshops, community programs, and special events, the NAEC creates experiences designed to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation.
Employment Information
The Commemorative Air Force is an equal opportunity employer. CAF staff positions are civilian positions and do not require prior military service including commission and enlistment.
Candidates selected for employment must meet applicable training and background check requirements and comply with the CAF Protection of Minors Policy. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
These job descriptions in no way state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employees occupying these positions. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. These job descriptions may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
