This is the first point of contact at the Fly-In for each person entering by auto. Collects admission fees, passes out program booklets. May involve assisting with survey forms and raffle tickets. Location: At the main entrance, under a tent and out of the sun.
Significant attraction for pilots attending a Fly-In is to have his/her airplane judged by a committee against specific standards for each class of airplane. Judges must have a broad background in aviation, aircraft maintenance or home building and training in judging standards. Training to be provided at Picnic for those with minimum qualifications.
This is one of the most important jobs at the Fly-In. After airplanes land, they must be directed to the proper parking area; on departure they must be directed out of the ramp/display areas. The proper control of ground traffic is vital to safety at the Fly-In.
Maintains a log of arriving airplanes, collects admission fees for pilots and passengers, handles procedures for planes that are requesting to be judged. Location: You are under a tent and out of the sun. Note: This is a busy area and can be a great job for someone with limited mobility.
Directs incoming automobiles to parking, insuring volunteers and campers are directed to appropriate areas.
Directs campers to their parking areas, collects admission and camping fees.
Assists attendees to fly the control line airplanes. Experience in control line flying is required.
Sells raffle tickets for donated merchandise. Location: Rotating locations at the Fly-In. Note: Requires contact with attendees and sales skills.
Talks to public about membership in EAA and passes out membership forms. Location: Under a tent and out of the sun. Note: Great job for someone with limited mobility.
Setup, preparation, serving and cleanup for dinner for the Fly-In volunteers and other attendees on Saturday evening. Location: You will be in a large tent out of the sun
One of the most important parts of the volunteer work force. Some of the setup work is done the weekend before the Fly-In. The majority of the setup work begins on Thursday and Friday completes the process. Fences must be installed, tents raised, tables and chairs placed around the field, and a host of other details. On Sunday evening and Monday, we have to take it all back down. Some of the jobs require moderate-to-heavy lifting. Others can be done sitting down in the shade by people with limited mobility. We can use anyone who can volunteer. Pickup trucks are very desirable for this job.
Please note that with setup and takedown, we will move folks to and from priority jobs as the setup progresses. Examples are below – some involve manual labor and some could be done sitting down:
Sells council merchandise such as tee-shirts, patches and drawing items. Location: You are under a tent and out of the sun. Note: Great job for someone with limited mobility.
Performs on-site check in of presenters and attendees. Helps direct people to the correct tent and keeps attendance logs. Location: Outside the forum and workshop tents.
Hands out information, field maps and answers questions on the Fly-In. Location: You are in a tent under the Information banner and out of the sun. Detailed knowledge of the Fly-In, EAA, and aviation in general highly desired. Note: This is a great job for someone with limited mobility.
Setup, preparation, serving and cleanup for breakfast at the Fly-In on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Location: Large tent out of the sun
Helps to keep the trash cans emptied and keep the airfield grounds clean.
Oversee security during Fly-In operating hours.
Drives a shuttle on the airfield to move attendees around the Fly-In. Requires a licensed driver and experience in driving a tractor.
Puts out signs on Friday before the Fly-In and takes down and stores signs after the Fly-In on Sunday pm. These signs are on the highway and the airfield. Some lifting required. An additional pickup truck is necessary.
Parks airplanes, answers questions, and provides crowd control at the Ultralight side of the field. Familiarity with ultralights and powered parachutes is desirable.
The Virginia Aviation Council provides a volunteer to drive to and from motels.
Setup, preparation, distribution and cleanup for lunches for volunteers on Sat and Sun. Location: In a tent out of the sun and distributing lunches to various airfield locations.
Works with Volunteer Coordinator to register and direct volunteers to their work areas on the airfield.
Provide our younger visitors with aviation related activities. Location: Under a tent and out of the sun.