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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Aircraft Restoration Project Coordinator
General Summary
The Commemorative Air Force is looking to contract with a highly motivated and skilled Aircraft Restoration Project Coordinator (APRC) for the Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center in Dallas, Texas. This person will be responsible for working with high school interns on the restoration of vintage aircraft. Duties include instructing and supervising students and implementing a plan to ensure progress on the restoration project. This is a contract position. To ensure your success in the role, the ARPC should demonstrate in-depth knowledge of structural, mechanical, electrical, and other aircraft systems. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and dedication to learning and growing in this field. The ability to teach students and work with volunteers is critical.
Responsibilities:
• Developing education plans and a timeline for the aircraft restoration.
• Instructing high school interns and volunteers during the day-to-day progress of the aircraft restoration.
• Consistently demonstrate the safe use of tools and proper use of PPE.
• Creating and maintaining repair logs, records, logbooks, etc.
• Implementing and adhering to strict safety guidelines.
• Using hand tools, diagnostic tests, and instruments to identify aircraft system failures.
• Collaborating with other aircraft restoration experts.
• Preparing diagnostics reports and suggesting repair solutions based on thorough evaluations.
• Ensuring aircraft part compatibility, authenticity, and organization.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
• Ability to work well with students and volunteers
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English Language
• A&P Certificate preferred
• Aircraft Maintenance and Restoration Skills are highly desirable
Education and Qualifications:
• Associate’s Degree; (or higher) in a related field preferred
• A&P Certificate (or ability to quickly get A&P Certificate)
• 1 year of experience working on aircraft preferred
• Experience working on warbird or vintage aircraft is highly desirable
Physical Demands:
• Regularly performs tasks with hands and fingers for grasping and holding objects
• Sometimes pushes, pulls, lifts, and/or carries up to 50 pounds across a distance with or without supportive devices
• Sometimes stands, walks, bends, stoops, crouches, reaches, climbs, and kneels throughout the workday
Other Duties:
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
To apply, click here: https://cafhq.formstack.com/forms/arpc.
Development Assistant
Department: Development
Job Summary:
The Development Assistant provides administrative support to the Chief Relationship Officer and provides administrative support for the Development Office. The ideal candidate will be a dependable, creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized individual who is able to collaborate in a team environment, possess strong writing skills, and work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment. Supports event planning activities, including event logistics and activities for prospect and donor-focused events including Wings Over Dallas, The Victory Ball, Aviation Discovery Fest and other VIP events. The Development Assistant is the hub for event sponsorship activities, requiring a high degree of coordination, communication and tracking of details between numerous staff, volunteers and sponsors, ensuring accurate and current record keeping. Provides back-up to other members of the Development Office including being cross trained on key activities such as donation processing to ensure continuity. Performs other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Chief Relationship Officer.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Provides general administrative support to the Chief Relationship Officer.
• Provides exemplary customer service, including responses to questions via phone and email to internal and external customers.
• Assists with VIP and fundraising event planning and logistics, including recommending and coordinating vendors.
• Provides support for CAF activities and events, such as the CAF Wings Over Dallas WWII Airshow, Aviation Discovery Fest, The Victory Ball and other events.
• Assists in the design and development of invitations and creative material.
• Pulls lists from donor database (Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge) and coordinates selected donor mailings, such as annual Christmas Card list and VIP event invitations.
• Coordinates the processing and tracking of sponsorships for The Victory Ball, Aviation Discovery Fest, Wings Over Dallas and other Events and communicates with Finance, Management and Sponsors as needed.
• Tracks guest and attendance data at VIP/fundraising events.
• Enters data in donor database.
• Works with confidential information in a professional and responsible manner.
• Tracks expenses, reviews invoices and bills and prepares them for approval by the Chief Relationship Officer and processing by the Finance team.
• Produces donor, gift, and revenue reports, lists, merge files, and labels as required.
• Other responsibilities to support the overall development team. Performs other duties as assigned.
Full-time Position
Qualifications:
• High School Graduate, some college and/or database experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with the ability communicate conflicting priorities as warranted to management.
• Experience with donor databases, especially Raiser’s Edge, a plus.
• Ability to operate independently on routine activities, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• High level of poise and professionalism, including follow-through and attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Possesses the highest ethical standards.
• A strong customer service approach and the ability to demonstrate flexibility and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
• High level of enthusiasm, initiative, motivation, and self-direction.
• Experience with Adobe and Canva a plus.
• Familiarity and basic knowledge of fundraising a plus.
• 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.
National Aviation Education Center Educator (Part-Time)
Department: Education
General Summary
The NAEC Educator will deliver educational programs and assist in program development to further the mission (Honor the Past, Empower the Future) and strategic vision of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center (NAEC). The educator needs to be comfortable and experienced in teaching hands-on activities to a wide variety of ages and audiences.
Responsibilities:
• Performs and delivers all educational programs and services including historical experiences, school group tours, night/weekend programs, daytime programs, Scout merit badges, camps, and other education-related events
• Effective communicator who can interact with diverse individuals in a small and large group settings
• Serves as an expert for education program offerings
• Supervise high school interns to provide authentic workplace experience with an emphasis on safety, and personal/professional growth
• Communicate actively with volunteers about responsibilities and logistics
• Participate in volunteer training and orientations as needed
• Assist with inventory and assessment of equipment and supplies
• Conduct workshops and trainings that demonstrate best practices in education
• Coach/mentor educators and instructors with pedagogy, safety, and program evaluation
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Education
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Knowledge of standards-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
• Experience in delivering engaging teacher professional development
• Strong creative and visionary abilities to add value to current or future educational programs
• Good analytical thought process, including problem solving and decision-making skills and abilities
• 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
• Good project management experience, including time management, coordination, and organizational skills
• Solid computer-proficiency skills and abilities, including applications, databases and Microsoft Outlook, Work, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
• 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
• Willingness to collaborate on projects and work with a team
• Must be enthusiastic about community-based work and youth development
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks concurrently with competing deadlines in a demanding environment
• Must be available to work a variable schedule to include evenings, weekends, overnight and holidays
Education and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a classroom educator
• Minimum 1 year of educational staff supervision
• Recency of experience working in educational settings, especially with K-12 school-aged children is required
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.
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