The biennial Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow held in even-numbered years in Wanaka, New Zealand has created a new position within the organization, “Volunteers Manager”, and has filled the post with Mo Schofield, a woman who is no stranger to aviation, having worked at London’s Gatwick Airport and long-time enthusiast of Supermarine Spitfires. While her overseas experiences meant she would be well prepared for any situation, Mo also has a professional background in event planing and management in New Zealand. Since moving to Wanaka seven years ago she has volunteered for many local organisations and first became involved with Warbirds Over Wanaka (WOW) in 2008.
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While the airshow was still 10 months away, volunteers were being asked to step forward now to get started as with a show this size everything needs to be organized well in advance. According to Mo there are many roles that need to be filled by volunteers, stating: “There are as many as forty different areas such as media, merchandising, ticketing, program sales, looking after the VIP zones and others.”
Warbirds Over Wanaka Event Manager, Mandy Deans, said people could register their interest for volunteer in person at the airshow office at Wanaka airport or online by contacting the organization through the WOW Website.
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
