Take Flight with the Kentucky Science Center and the Challenger Learning Center!

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As members of the Challenger Learning Center Flight Crew, volunteer will assist in grades 4-12 on simulated space adventure missions.

Volunteers will support the Flight Director and crew members by facilitating a variety of space scenarios for weekday school groups. All volunteers begin as a Capsule Communicator before being promoted to other ranks. Promotions will be based on Flight Director's recommendations.

Launch Crew

Capsule Communicator - CAPCOM

• Greet school buses when they arrive at the Challenger Learning Center
• Assist Flight Director with crowd control
• Provide assistance with daily operations at CLC including the preparations of materials and simulator for missions.

Integrated Communications Officer - INCO

• Facilitate student orientations
• Assist Flight Director with crowd control during the missions
• Aid students with mission-specific tasks

Flight Crew

• Work directly with the Flight Director during the mission
• Prepare Mission control and Space Station for liftoff

Flight Leader

• Command simulated space missions for schools, groups, and corporate outings.

How much space science do you need to know?

Knowledge of basic space science is helpful. However, if you have a passion for learning, we have plenty of resources to share. As a volunteer, your main goal is to make our visitors feel excited, inspired, and curious about science.