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APRIL 27, 1939. ADVERTISEMENTS. FLIGHT. 51 Coif SUPERIOR Matched Set, professionals models, steel-shafted golf clubs, comprising eight Buper rustless forged gold medal, centre balance flanged irons, stamped flight distances, etc., and three splendid woods to match; medium length, height and weight; unused; worth £10/10 accept £5/5 the eleven; also good-hooded bag, 16/6; approval willingly.—Bird, 57, Caldmore Rd., Walsall. Magnetos CARLUX ELECTRICAL SERVICES, Ltd., (Aviation Department) for magneto, generator, starter, flap motor and general elec trical equipment repairs and service; plugs, cables, terminals, lighting and wiring installa tion on aircraft undertaken; B.T.H. and Rotax service; under AM.705 or A.N.D. requirements. —Nicholas St., Chester. Tel.: 193. T HE EUSTON IGNITION Co., Ltd. OFFICIALLY Approved by the Air Ministry lor Aircraft Magneto Repairs; B.T.H. ser vice magneto and spares in stock for immediate release.—329, Euston Rd., London, N.W.I. Tel.: Euston 3026. Telegrams: Eusigco. Nor west. London. Models and Parts 1-HORSEPOWER Petrolmotor Castings, 9/9; H instructive, many fractional horsepower sizes, cat. 3d.—T. Butlers Works, Littleover, Derby. Public Appointments IR MINISTRY. D IRECTOR-GENERAL of Civil Aviation. APPLICATIONS are Invited for Appointment as Air Traffic Control Officers, Grade III, at a salary, when fully trained, of £350 rising by annual increments of £18 to £500 a year; while under training salary at the rate of £253/10 a year will be paid together with sub sistence allowances in certain cases of married men. CONSIDERABLE Flying Experience is Essen tial, and candidates should have a know ledge of air navigation and air legislation pre ferably to the standard of the pilots " B" licence; a knowledge of air line operational organisation will be an asset. CANDIDATES Should Have Passed Their 25th Birthday, but not have attained their 45th birthday on 1st April, 1939; exceptionally, the department is prepared to consider applications from candidates with special qualifications (e.g., possession of a pilot's " B " licence) who are between the ages of 22 and 25. SELECTED Candidates will be Required to I'ndergo a Course of Training in Control Officer's Duties for a Period of About Three to Four Months, and upon satisfactory com pletion of training will be posted to a civil aerodrome in the L'nited Kingdom for duties in a control Tower, where they will be responsi ble for rendering control tower and navigational assistance to aircraft. A PROPORTION of the Posts are Established and Pensionable, and successful candidates may be considered for posts on the permanent establishment if and when vacancies occur. REQUESTS by Post Card for Forms of Appli cation should reach the Under-Secretary of State (S.l.e.), Air MiniMrv, Adastral Hous*-, Kingsway, W.C.2. not later* than the 3rd May, 1939. A DMIRALTY. COMMISSIONS in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. APPOINTMENTS Will Shortly be Made to a Number of Commissions in the Air Branch of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve for Observer Duties. APPLICANTS Must Have Attained the Age of 17 Years and Must Not Have Attained the age of 23 on the 1st October, 1939, and must have a standard of education equivalent to that of School Certificate; a high standard of physi cal fitness is required; gentlemen appointed will be required to undergo an initial period of full- time training of 10 months with the option of undergoing a further period of two months' full-time training to gain experience at sea; Thereafter annual training will be required until 10 years' service has been completed; officers who complete the 10 months' training and pass the necessary tests will receive gratui ties of an. FURTHER Particulars and Application Forms May be Obtained from the Secretary of the Admiralty <C.W./Air), Whitehall, S.W.I, or from the Commanding Officer of any Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Division. WANTED Flying Instructors, Wireless Operators, and licensed Ground Engineers, also Improvers APPLY TO HEAD OFFICE AIR WORK LTD HESTON AIRPORT, MIDDLESEX BURCHTls (Est. 1810) 45, VICTORIA STREET, S.W.I TAILORS TO R.A.F. SINCE FORMATION Write or 'Phone for PRICE LIST 'Phone: ABBEY 6565 CUT AND TAILORED BY EXPERTS "FLYING SQUIRREL" Motor Cycle! Built to 'Aero' Standards Write for Free Brochure THE SCOTT MOTOR CYCLE CO SHIPLEY. Y0RK5 Flying Training- PILOT'S 'A' LICENCE • PILOT'S 'B' LICENCE (Private) (Commercial) SPECIAL INSTRUCTORS' COURSES. BLIND FLYING, NIGHT FLVINQ, REFRESHER COURSES. 1/rf and 2nd Cass Xavioalor's Licences at a controlled Airport, equipped with latest wireless, flood lighting, tic; rvltere actual commercisl fitting is brin curried ottl. Hampshire School of Flying, Ltd. Southampton Airport. Tel.: Eastl-iEU 87-2S7. Public Appointments—Contd. A IR MINISTRY. CIVILIAN Instructors Required; vacancies exist for civilian fitter, metal aircraft rigger, carpenter rigger at an initial rate of pay of £4 a week inclusive, increasing to £4/5 on the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of one month, and thereafter by annual incre ments of 2/6 a week to £4/12/6 a week. fTlHE Necessary Qualifications are:— FITTER Instructors Must be Capable of Lecturing and of Demonstrating the Theory of the Internal Combustion Engine and of Undertaking Instruction in Dismantling and Erecting Engines, aero engine experience and use of precision tools are essential. M ETAL Aircraft Rigger Instructors Must be Capable of Lecturing and of Demonstrat ing the working of light metal tubes and plates as used in airframe construction; knowledge of the rigging of airframes is required; carpenter rigger instructors must be capable of lecturing and demonstrating the repair of wooden air frames; knowledge of the rigging of airframes is necessary. A PPLICATIONS Should be Addressed to the Air Officer Commanding No. 24 (Training) Group, Royal Air Force, Halton, Aylesbury, Bucks, giving particulars as to previous experi ence, age, etc; suitable applicants will then be required to attend at the nearest Royal Air Force trade testing centre for the necessary trade test and medical examination. A IR MINISTRY. TECHNICAL Officers and Assistants, Grade II, required at the Air Ministry, Farn- borough, and other Provincial Establishments. /COMMENCING Salaries:— REF. B193, Technical Officers, up to £455 on scale rising to £580 (women up to £347 rising to £464). REF. B194, Assistants, Grade II, £315 on scale rising to £385 (women £265 to £315). E DUCATION to Degree Standard or Equiva lent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineer ing, physics or mathematics, with good tech nical training and practical works experience in aero engine, aircraft, instrument, electrical engineering, or light mechanical engineering and allied industries. A NUMBER of Posts Require Experience of One or More of the following types:— (a) Strength and aerodynamic calculations. (b) Wind tunnel tests. (c) Tank towing tests. (d) Flight test observing. (e) Thermo-dynamics and experimental work on l.C. engines and associated equipment. (f) Illumination equipment. (g) Ignition equipment. (h) Small electrical generators. (i) Aircraft electrical installations. (j) Optical and navigational instruments. (k) General aircraft instruments and allied equipment. (1) Compilation of instructional handbooks and technical descriptive matter on air craft, aero engines and associated equip ment. APPLICATION Should be Made on a Form to be Obtained, by letter, enclosing a stamped addressed envelope from the Under Secretary of State. Air Ministry (S.2(d)8019), Berkeley Square, W.l. to whom it should be returned as early as possible, quoting the appropriate reference number and the particu lar type of post for which application is made, i.e.. (a)(1). Official Notice AIRCRAFT Inspectors. IMPERIAL AIRWAYS Have Vacancies tor Two Aircraft Inspectors, to be stationed at Hythe; applicants should be in possession of ground engineers' licences and have experience in inspection of aircraft instruments and elec trical installations; commencing salary £4/5 weekly, subject to deductions under the com pany's superannuation scheme; letters of appli cation, stating age, experience and present position, to be forwarded to the General Estab lishment Officer, Imperial Airways, Ltd., Staf ford Rd., Waddon, Surrey, marked " A.C.I." Time Recorders STAFF Time Checking and Job Costing Time Recorders (all makes), for quick cash sale; exceptional condition.—Wrrit«. " Betarcol," c/o Flight. Wanted LIGHT Aircraft Spares Bought for Casta.— State full particulars and price required Box 1159, c/o Flioht.
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