Thinking about joining the Motorpool? Here is what the job involves, what to expect on a show weekend, and how to get started.

Motorpool volunteers keep the show moving. Depending on where you are needed and what you enjoy, that might mean checking carts in and out and keeping the fleet organized, shuttling staff and volunteers (and the occasional pile of “stuff that needs to be somewhere else right now”) around the field, or driving a Courtesy Cart to help guests with mobility needs get to and from the gates. It is hands-on, people-facing work with a front-row seat to the airshow.

The Motorpool is busiest over show weekend, generally Thursday through Sunday. Days start early — carts roll before the gates open, so morning shifts can begin as early as 0500 — and wrap up in the evening once every cart is back and accounted for. We schedule in shifts, so you do not have to sign up for the whole weekend.

We do 2 Pre-Show briefings (online meetings so no travel required) in the 2 weeks leading up to the show. You can attend either one to be up to speed on how things will run during the show weekend.

• To be at least 18 years old
• A valid driver's license
• Comfort being outdoors for several hours in whatever weather show weekend brings
• A willingness to learn and pitch in

No special experience necessary — we will get you up to speed on the carts, the radios, and how we run the field.

Ready to jump in?

Sign-ups typically open in June for returning volunteers and July for new volunteers. Returning volunteers should keep an eye out for emails from motorpool (at) wohmotorpool.com. Once new volunteer recruiting opens up, the link will be posted here as well as via the Wings Over Houston Motorpool Facebook page.

The Signup Form is open!

On show days you can also find us at the Old Fire Station at the back of the ramp near Gate W-05.

For more information or to contact us outside of the normal recruiting period contact Kevin Colby