Learn new skills and participate in a fulfilling community service opportunity while working on a team with living legends from World War II to present day. Help preserve and share the history of U.S. Marine Corps aviation and its aircraft with thousands of visitors from the local, national and international communities.
The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum has the largest collection of historical aircraft flown by U.S. Marine Corps aviators in the world as well as thousands of artifacts from World War I to present day. Currently there are 31 aircraft on display.
Opportunities are available as:
Docent (tour guide)
Gift store
PR/Marketing support
Special projects
Restoration and maintenance of historical aircraft
All training is provided. Our volunteer roster includes people from 16 to 95 years of age, many of whom are veterans who served as military pilots and air crew. All who enjoy learning and sharing U.S. and aviation history are most welcome.
About Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum and Foundation
Location:
4203 Anderson Avenue, San Diego, CA 92145, US
Mission Statement
Through its support of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation preserves the history of U.S. Marine Corps aviation, honors military service and inspires in all generations an appreciation for America's freedoms and values.
Description
The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum has the largest collection in the world of historical aircraft flown by U.S. Marine Corps aviators. The Museum is open to the public free and is staffed by volunteers many of whom served as military pilots and air crew. On display are 31 aircraft as well as hundreds of artifacts from the birth of Marine Corps aviation to the present day. The collection and the programs offered at the Museum attract local, national and international visitors and it has a large social media following of aircraft and history enthusiasts.
