Volunteers Wanted
Volunteer
Opportunities
As a long-time aviation buff, and
a retired career Boeing employee, I have gradually expanded my
volunteer activities with the Museum of Flight in Seattle. I have
been active in the Museum's activities since before it was a museum,
originally joining the Pacific Northwest Aviation Historical Foundation
(PNAHF) in about 1965. My involvement has included acquisition
(many, including the Concorde), overhaul
(B-29 Fi Fi), maintenance
(NASA 515 - the Boeing 737 Prototype), flying
(B-17 N17W), restoration
(Boeing 727 Prototype N7001U), dismantling
(FedEx 727 N124FE), and conservation
(Boeing B-52G.)
At the present time, I am responsible
for the care and feeding of 8 airplanes in various conditions and
stages of repair or dis-repair. And I need
help! Like the Marines, I'm looking for a few good people,
including Crew Chiefs, who will be responsible for an individual
airplane. Many levels of volunteer involvement can be
accomodated, as can many levels of experience and skills. Some
folks may have deep backgrounds in aviation, A&P licenses, and
experience on particular airplanes. But others are needed to
clean interiors and exteriors, to monitor heating and air conditioning
equipment, to organize activities, keep records, make plans, call other
volunteers. In other words, many skills. The
rewards are many. Preservation of historic aircraft.
Hands-on involvement with large aircraft - an experience some people
may never have had before, or one which they had while working and wish
to not give up. And the satisfaction that comes with volunteering
one's time and efforts for a worthwhile cause. Volunteer hours
can, perhaps, be accomodated to each individual's circumstances.
But, in the end, we're probably
talking about pilots, mechanics, flight attendants, ticket agents,
factory workers, and enthusiasts who have helped build, fly, maintain,
and love the great airplanes in our collection. If you're
interested, send me an e-mail, and we'll get the ball rolling.
Some of my charges can be seen
below. Can
I Welcome You Aboard?
Air Park
Pictures
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Robert A. Bogash. All Rights Reserved
Last Revised 23 Oct 2005
30 Jun 2007