CAF Careers
The CAF has the below positions available:
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.
The Commemorative Air Force is an equal opportunity employer.
These jobs are civilian positions and do not require military service (including commission and enlistment).
Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
The CAF offers a generous benefit package that includes health, vision, dental, life and disability 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.
The Commemorative Air Force is the world’s largest World War II Flying Museum with over 175 historic military aircraft and 87 units in 29 states throughout the U.S. The headquarters offices are location in Dallas at Dallas Executive Airport. Information concerning our organization can be obtained at www.commemorativeairforce.org.
The Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center's (NAEC) mission is to Honor the Past, Empower the Future by designing and operating programs that provide hands-on learning opportunities and activities for all ages. Located at Dallas Executive Airport, the NAEC is the flagship of the American Airpower Heritage Museum (AAHM), an affiliate of the Commemorative Air Force.
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National Aviation Education Center Education Programs Manager
Department: Education
General Summary
The NAEC Education Programs Manager will deliver a range of educational programs at the NAEC, including the Home Front Experience, A is for Aerospace, and Camp SOAR. Additionally, this position will assist in the development of future programs to further the NAEC mission (Honor the Past, Empower the Future.) A goal for this position will be to increase the reach of the NAEC through the development of interactive distance learning programs. The Education Programs Manager must be technology-proficient, creative, and able to work independently. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of aviation and World War II history. The Education Programs Manager will contribute to the strategic vision of both the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) and the Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center (NAEC).
Responsibilities
• Performs and delivers assigned educational programs and services including historical experiences, school group tours, night/weekend programs, daytime programs, Scout merit badges, camps, and other education-related events
• Serve as an expert for education program offerings
• Deliver pre-visit instructions to schools, educators, and other program participants.
• Conduct and review post-visit surveys of educational programs
• Contribute to newsletters (print and electronic) for the general public and educators
• Monitor education stations during aviation events
• Attend volunteer training and orientations as needed
• Develop educational activities, including digital programming, aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
• Assist with financial reviews of education programs
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Knowledge of standard-based instruction and assessments
• Knowledge and demonstrated practice in creating hands-on, student-centered lessons with an emphasis on content-integration
• Experience with distance learning to include virtual classroom sessions and webinars
• Program implementation and program development experience
• Strong creative and visionary abilities to add value to current or future educational programs
• Demonstrated attention to detail, with a strong ability to keep accurate records and statistics
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, in writing and orally across various media
• Solid computer-proficiency skills and abilities, including applications, databases, and Microsoft 365
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
• Willingness to collaborate on projects and work with a team
• Knowledge and experience in tool use, including handheld and power tools is a bonus
• Knowledge of science of flight or aircraft maintenance or restoration is a bonus
• Must be available to work a variable schedule to include evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays.
Education and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two years of experience working in educational settings, especially with K-12 school-aged children
Physical Demands
• Regularly performs tasks with hands and fingers for grasping and holding objects
• Regularly performs office-related tasks at a desk or workstation while sitting, such as: keyboarding, phones, handwriting, filing, etc.
• Sometimes pushes, pulls, lifts, and/or carries up to 50 pounds across a distance with or without supportive devices
• Frequently stands, walks, bends, stoops, crouches, reaches, climbs, and kneels throughout the workday
• Sometimes drives or travels by car/aircraft; occasionally travels out-of-area or overnight
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to nhuegen@cafhq.org. No phone calls please.
National Aviation Education Center Educator (Part-Time)
Department: Education
General Summary
The NAEC Educator delivers educational programs and assists in program development to further the mission (Honor the Past, Empower the Future). The educator performs and delivers assigned educational programs and services including shop classes (wood, metal or other mediums), hands-on activity stations, school group tours, night/weekend programs, daytime programs, Scout merit badges, camps, and weekend aviation events. The educator may supervise high school interns under the guidance of a mechanic to provide authentic workplace experience with an emphasis on safety, tool management, and personal/professional growth.
Responsibilities
• Performs and delivers assigned educational programs and services including historical experiences, school group tours, night/weekend programs, daytime programs, Scout merit badges, camps, and other education-related events
• Contribute to newsletters (print and electronic) for the general public and educators
• Monitor education stations during aviation events
• Attend volunteer training and orientations as needed
• Actively contribute in program development meetings
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Knowledge of standard-based instruction and assessments
• Knowledge and demonstrated practice in creating hands-on, student-centered lessons with an emphasis on content-integration
• Program implementation and program development experience
• Strong creative and visionary abilities to add value to current or future educational programs
• Demonstrated attention to detail, with a strong ability to keep accurate records and statistics
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, in writing and orally across various media
• Solid computer-proficiency skills and abilities, including applications, databases, and Microsoft 365
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
• Willingness to collaborate on projects and work with a team
• Knowledge and experience in tool use, including handheld and power tools is a bonus
• Knowledge of science of flight or aircraft maintenance or restoration is a bonus
• Must be available to work a variable schedule to include evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays.
Education and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two years of experience working in educational settings, especially with K-12 school-aged children
Physical Demands
• Regularly performs tasks with hands and fingers for grasping and holding objects
• Regularly performs office-related tasks at a desk or workstation while sitting, such as: keyboarding, phones, handwriting, filing, etc.
• Sometimes pushes, pulls, lifts, and/or carries up to 50 pounds across a distance with or without supportive devices
• Frequently stands, walks, bends, stoops, crouches, reaches, climbs, and kneels throughout the workday
• Sometimes drives or travels by car/aircraft; occasionally travels out-of-area or overnight
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to nhuegen@cafhq.org. No phone calls please.
Director of Operation
Department: Operation
General Summary
The CAF Director of Operations reports to the Chief Aviation Officer. This position is responsible for all 175 aircraft, flight operations, airshow events, and operational activities that happen within the CAF and its 80 CAF units. Modeling and leadership of a safety culture is paramount. Duties include:
- Promote a safety culture first and foremost.
- Provide management and oversight of the Operations Office Manager.
- Oversight of the online flight management software ‘Rally Point’ for aircraft operations.
- Leadership of the CAF Stan Eval Committee and their safety charter.
- Oversight of the CAF pilot proficiency and evaluation program.
- Work directly with the members, volunteers, and pilots to assist them with all operational needs.
- Management of the LHFE 6802 exemption and 91.147 Rides for Hire Programs.
- Oversight of the CAF Drug and Alcohol abatement program.
- Oversight of the CAFR regulation documents including 60-1, 55-7, 66-1.
- Work closely with FAA and other industry partnerships.
- Reviews and approves pilot transition letters, FEB, and pilot fit to fly evaluations.
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Qualifications:
• Current CFI (required).
• Class 2 Medical (required, or highly desirable).
• Must be eligible to enroll in the CAF’s managed Drug and Alcohol testing program.
• Warbird, Vintage, and Flight Training experience (highly desirable).
• A&P preferred but not required.
• Experience and ability to work with volunteers is a required skill.
Benefits:
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available.
• Life insurance, long-term and short-term disability available.
• Up to 3% employer matched Retirement plan.
• Paid vacation time available for first year employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to jlasche@cafhq.org. No phone calls please.
Membership Data Analyst
Department: Membership
General Summary
The Membership Data Analyst is responsible for the routine processing and operation, and particularly the accurate flow of data and information, for the Membership department and assists in implementing membership strategies.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Provides accurate information to help set goals, plans and budgets, and works with staff and external contractors and consultants to implement plans.
· Provides input on the development of recruiting, renewal and retention programs to maximize membership and monitors results to recommend strategy adjustments.
· Works across departments, ensures the accuracy of the membership data in the organization’s fundraising and membership database (Raiser’s Edge), and monitors the various monthly and annual payment programs to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
· Identifies ways to maximize the integration and accuracy of data and data processes across systems (e.g., member database, marketing system, electronic hold harmless) to increase efficiency, manage cost, and keep information up to date.
· Maintain schedule for duplicate check and removal.
· Work with confidential information in a professional and responsible manner.
· Enters member data and gifts directly into the member database and other systems, and reviews data entries across the department to ensure accuracy and process compliance.
· Routinely reviews and updates internal data processes, making sure changes are communicated and documented thoroughly.
· Ensures monthly membership billing and membership changes are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
· Assists CAF Units in recruiting and retention.
· Ensures membership electronic communications, mailings and membership package fulfillment, including any collateral, are current, accurate and timely.
· Produces mailing and publication lists for the monthly magazine, website, and organization award programs.
· Works with members to resolve issues with their membership and with Unit Officers to monitor their Unit membership.
· Provides support for the annual Member Meeting and Board elections, including electronic and paper mailings, and tracking absentee ballots.
· Ensures system and process updates are in place for the annual CAF Conference and serves as the point of contact for registration as well as event support.
· Provides support and staffing for membership recruitment and engagement activities at CAF and NAEC-sponsored events such as the Wings Over Houston, Wings Over Dallas, and other airshows and programs such as Warbird Weekends.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Employment Type
Full-time On-Site (No remote work)
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree.
· Minimum 3 years’ experience in a data management/analysis role and/or membership role with increasing responsibilities.
· Experience with Client Resource Management (CRM) databases; Raiser’s Edge preferred.
· Excellent attention to detail and follow-through; demonstrated track-record of analyzing date to check for errors and inaccuracies.
· Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
· Strong quantitative, analytical, process development, facilitation and organizational skills required.
· Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
· Strong skills in Excel and other MS Office products.
· Enthusiastic, outgoing, positive and friendly attitude.
· Experience with and understanding of non-profit environments a plus.
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to ctuminaro@cafhq.org. No phone calls please.
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