City seeks volunteers to serve on Aviation Advisory Committee
March 3, 2025
The City of Vancouver is now seeking applicants to fill three openings on its Aviation Advisory Committee. Applications are due by April 4.
The Aviation Advisory Committee is a volunteer body that advises the City on the operations and management of the historic Pearson Field Airport (101 E. Reserve Street Vancouver, WA 98661) and other aviation-related issues in Vancouver.
Membership eligibility and requirements
- Should demonstrate interest in the airport, and/or aviation and aeronautical activities
- Preferably have skills in one or more relevant areas, such as airport management, legal, marketing, finance, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) knowledge, real estate, business, and/or engineering
- Ability to serve a full-term beginning May 16, 2025 and expiring May 15, 2028
For full board details, including term information and meeting times, visit http://www.cityofvancouver.us/boards.
How to apply
Visit www.cityofvancouver.us/boards to apply online. For questions or to request the application in other languages or formats, please contact the City’s Boards and Commissions Coordinator by mail at Vancouver City Hall, P.O. Box 1995, Vancouver, WA 98668-1995, by phone at 360-487-8600 (WA Relay 711), or by email at bc_coordinator@cityofvancouver.us.
About Pearson Field Airport
Pearson Field is one of the oldest operating airfields in the U.S. Located directly east of I-5 and just north of Highway 14 and the Columbia River, the airport is easily accessible by land and air. Each year, Pearson Field and Museum attract 39,500 visitors to Vancouver, generates $26,998,080 and supports roughly 460 jobs. The airport is operated by the City of Vancouver, which owns 61.8 acres of the 134.4-acre airport site. The remaining 72.6 acres are owned by the National Park Service and lie within the Vancouver National Historic Reserve.
Media contact: Tim Becker, Strategic Communications Manager, 360-831-3240, tim.becker@cityofvancouver.us