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

If this is your first year volunteering with Motorpool, we recommend signing up for Thursday or Friday if your schedule allows.

Thursday is our primary preparation day, giving new volunteers the opportunity to:

• Meet the Motorpool team
• Learn how our operations work
• Become familiar with the equipment
• Ask questions before the airshow begins

Friday is the first operational day of the airshow. While it is a show day, it is generally less hectic than the weekend and provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience before our busiest days on Saturday and Sunday.

Many of our returning volunteers started on Thursday or Friday before eventually working the full airshow weekend. No prior experience is required—we'll provide the training you need and pair you with experienced volunteers.

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.

Motorpool supports Wings Over Houston throughout show week. Whether you can volunteer for a single day or the entire event, we'd love to have you on the team.

You do not need to volunteer every day. During signup, simply indicate which days you're available and we'll schedule you where you're needed most.

Approximate Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday is primarily a staff and experienced volunteer workday focused on preparing Motorpool for show week.

Typical tasks include:

• Receiving golf cart deliveries
• Preparing the Motorpool station
• Organizing equipment and supplies
• Beginning fleet preparation
• General setup activities

Approximate Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday is our primary preparation day and one of the best opportunities for first-time volunteers.

Typical activities include:

• Preparing and organizing nearly 200 golf carts
• Installing placards and sponsor signs
• Learning Motorpool procedures
• Assisting with early cart check-out and check-in
• Meeting the team before the airshow begins

Approximate Hours: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday is the first operational day supporting the Wings Over Houston Special Show.

Volunteer assignments may include:

• Station Crew
• Staff & Volunteer Shuttle Driver
• Dispatch support
• Cart check-out and check-in
• General logistics support

Saturday is our busiest day and requires the largest volunteer crew.

Opening Shift

• Meet: Approximately 4:45 AM
• Work: 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Closing Shift

• Start: 7:30 AM
• Finish: Approximately 8:00 PM

Assignments may include:

• Station Crew
• Staff & Volunteer Shuttle Driver
• Courtesy Cart Driver
• Dispatch
• Communications
• General logistics

Operations continue throughout the day before transitioning into teardown after the flying concludes.

Opening Shift

• Meet: Approximately 4:45 AM
• Work: 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Closing Shift

• Start: 7:30 AM
• Finish: Approximately 8:00 PM

Sunday concludes with:

• Fleet decommissioning
• Equipment packing
• Preparing carts for vendor pickup
• Wrapping up another successful Wings Over Houston

• Volunteer for one day or as many days as you'd like.
• Most positions require volunteers to be 18 years or older and possess a valid driver's license.
• Lunch is provided for volunteers working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Every volunteer receives an official Wings Over Houston Airshow Participant baseball cap.
• Volunteer hours can be verified for schools, scholarships, honors programs, and community service requirements.
• Expect to spend much of the day outdoors, so comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle are recommended.

• 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