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| Bill Avolio Volunteer Co-Pilot STATS: Born and raised in Portland, Oregon Multnomah Grade School – Benson Polytechnic (Aviation Major) Vanport, Oregon College & Portland State – Masters in Geology worked all during high school & college. Mother born in The Dalles, OR – Father born in Italy WORK HISTORY Worked in Egypt, Mauritania, and American Samoa AVIATION HISTORY First dual flight 13 Jan. 1946 at Division St. Airport (160th and Division), Walt Ruprecht at Bernard Airport and Vern McKinnon at Troutdale Flew GA aircraft from 1947 until 1952/ Attended USAF pilot training 1952 and 1953 Flew in the Military 1953 to 1970 (Air National Guard) Flew Non-Scheduled airline 1954 until 1956 (DC-3) LICENSED/CERTIFIED Commercial Pilot Single & Multi-engine land-Instrument Airplane, Glider. Experimental Aircraft Authorization – Provost A & P Certificate Instrument rating is current "I have never torn a piece of fabric or bent any aluminum and have been checked out in 33 different Airplanes and 18 Gliders." |
| Paul Schmidt Volunteer STATS: Paul has had an interest in any type of aviation his entire life. For over 40 years – he has built airplane and aerospace related models. WORK HISTORY A CNC Machinist by trade, he was also the Ramp Service Agent for Flying Tiger Airfreight in the early 80s. Paul has been a dedicated MuseumVolunteer for 10 years. “I like the museum because of the interesting opportunities, and it has allowed me to work on aviation projects not available anywhere else. I also enjoy being able to work alongside some of the most easygoing and capable people I know.” |
| Ray Anderson Volunteer STATS: Ray was born at the US Navy Base He graduated from Tigard High School in 1963, and is a Graduate of the University of Oregon - GO Ducks!!!! He received his pilot's license when he was 16 years old ARMY & WORK HISTORY: Ray Retired as Sr VP at UBS and is a former US Army Lt. (guided missile instructor,Fort Sill Ok) He has been married for 40 years, and has a Son who lives in Munich who is a former US Navy officer who served in the Gulf, and a Daughter and Granddaughter who live in London. " I like to read my Kindle, take walks with my wife, go to movies, and BBQ." |
| Jim Feemster (Boomer) Volunteer STATS: Jim has been involved in 'All things Military' for the majority of his adult life. He served in the US Navy for 8 years - as a First Class Petty Officer -in the Special Forces Unit. WORK HISTORY Jim is the sole owner of 'ON the DECK' - a Heavy Rescue, Recovery and Transport Company located in Hillsboro, Oregon. His Motto- 'The Extreme Team'. PUBLIC SERVICE Jim has also served on the DAC, the HRAC and the City of Hillsboro's Business Association, and is a District Representative. Boomer has long been an great asset to the Museum's force of dedicated Volunteers. Most recently - he helped to secured the arrival of the F-5 Fighter Jets from Taiwan - as shown above. He is married and lives in Hillsboro, with his wife- Kathy - and has 4 adult children. His hobbies include Volunteering, driving Monster Trucks and participating in Demolition Derby's. |
| Ron Levesque Volunteer Tour Guide STATS: Ron is a pilot with over 2000 hours of flight time. WORK HISTORY: Mr. Levesque is the Auditor for Premier Jets/Lifeguard Air Ambulance. Ron has owned several companies within the aerospace industry and was a Business Consultant for Continental, United, Hawaiian, Aloha, Alaska and Horizon Airlines during his work history. He currently resides with his wife in Hillsboro, Oregon. |
| Jim Hockenbarger Volunteer STATS: Jim served in the US Navy for 8 years as an aircraft mechanic. WORK HISTORY: United Airlines as an A&P Mechanic Trans International Airlines as a Maintenance Representative then based in Oakland California. Station Manager at Prestwick Scotland, Senior Maintenance Rep in Frankfort, Germany, Assistant station Manager in Honolulu, Hawaii, Station agent on Wake Island. Corporate aircraft maintenance in: Oakland, CA, Bakersfield, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Boise, ID, Hillsboro, OR. In 2001 Retired as Director of Aircraft Maintenance from a major sportswear company’s flight department at the Hillsboro airport. SPECIALTIES: Aircraft Jim has maintained: DC-8, 720, 727, L1049 Constellation, Lockheed Jet Star 1 and 2, Falcon 20, HS125, Gulfstream 1,2,3,4,5, Jet Commander, Weatwind, Turbo Commander, Piston Commander, King Air, Queen Air, and various general aviation aircraft. Sorry, no photo of Jim on Duty - too shy! |
OUR Volunteers
Where would the Museum be without them!
Literally thousands of hours are necessary to keep these magnificent Warbirds flying.
The Museum's Volunteers provide a variety of expertise and valuable experience -
Dedicated, they are from walks of life - from retired military and working engineers,
to aircraft technicians and aviation enthusiasts.
Their commonality is their love and respect for aircraft and aviation history.
Where would the Museum be without them!
Literally thousands of hours are necessary to keep these magnificent Warbirds flying.
The Museum's Volunteers provide a variety of expertise and valuable experience -
Dedicated, they are from walks of life - from retired military and working engineers,
to aircraft technicians and aviation enthusiasts.
Their commonality is their love and respect for aircraft and aviation history.
| Want to Volunteer? Just click over the Icon Below and complete the easy Volunteer Form. |
Volunteer Bios:
| "The Classic Aircraft Aviation Museum - could not operate effectively without our Volunteers. They offer and provide a vast amount of aviation knowledge and contribute many hours of dedicated service to the Museum." Doug Donkel, PhD, Museum Director |
STATS: Nelson was born in Kansas and grew up in Nebraska. He graduated from Bellevue High School in Bellevue Nebraska in 1955 and joined the Air Force. MILITARY & AVIATION HISTORY: Nelson was stationed at Parks Air Force Base in California, and went to Jet Engine School at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas. He was then stationed in Portland, at the Oregon Air Force Base in the Jet Engine Shop from 1956-1959, and worked on F 89D,T33 and F 102 aircraft engines. Nelson went to Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska and cross-trained to become an Aircraft Mechanic where he worked in the Field Maintenance Department of the KC 135 aircraft and Looking Glass. He then was stationed in Okinawa and worked in Field Maintenance on the C130 and the F102's. Nelson also went to Lockborne Air Force Base in Ohio, where he was a Crew Chief on the C130s. WORK HISTORY: When Nelson got out of the Air force he worked for Georgia Pacific in the flight Dept. on their Beech 18s and Lockheed Jet Stare. He also worked for Pacific Power and Light in the Purchasing Dept and Tyco Electronics. Nelson was also a member of the Oregon Air National Guard where he was a Crew Chief on the F102 & F4C. He retired from the Oregon Air National Guard in 1986. Nelson has also worked at Evergreen Air & Space Museum in restoration and as a docent. |