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62 FLIGHT 21 MAY 1954 D PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA DEPARTMENT OF SUPPLY HIGH SPEED AERODYNAMICS LABORATORY SALISBURY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA Principal Scientific Officer (one permanent and one temporary position) J ALARY; £1,688 to £1,874 per annum. UTIES: POSITION No. 352: Responsible for experimental research, both basic and applied, into the aero dynamics of high-speed aircraft and missiles using the rocket-boosted free flight model technique. POSITION No. 328: Responsible for experimental research, both basic and applied, into problems of supersonic flow, using wind tunnels, stock tubes and similar apparatus. QUALIFICATIONS: University degree of high standard in science or engineering or equivalent qualifications, and extensive experience in aerody namics research, especially in the transonic or super sonic fields. Experience in directing a team of research workers. 'T'HE salaries quoted are Australian currency. V17HILST one position is temporary, the tenure of " employment is not limited in this case. WHERE permanent appointment is accepted, the successful candidate will be eligible to become a contributor to the Commonwealth superannuation scheme. UNDER specified conditions, first class boat fare (if first class berth available) for the appointee and dependants (wife and dependent children) will be paid by the Commonwealth. APPLICATIONS are invited for either or both positions. THERE is difficulty in obtaining unfurnished accom modation in the Adelaide area, but the Department is prepared to help suitable applicants with this prob lem. WHILE no definite assurances can be given, intending candidates should not let the housing problem deter them in making their initial applications. A PPLICATION forms obtainable from SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE (A.P.15) Department of Supply, Australia House, Strand, London, W.C.2. with whom applications must be lodged by June 4th, 1954. [2065 DEFENCE PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT CfflEF DESIGNER D GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA UTIES: RESPONSIBLE to the Chief Designer for the tech nical control of aerodynamic, stress analysis and prototype design activities. QUALIFICATIONS: UNIVERSITY degree in engineering (preferably aeronautical) or science, with extensive experience in the design of high-speed aircraft and/or guided weapons. APPLICANTS with experience on servo mechanism design in relation to problems of stability and con trollability preferred. SALARY in the range £1,472 to £1,626 (Aus.), accord ing to qualifications and experience. 'I'HE successful applicant will be appointed as a per-•I- manent officer (established position) and will be eligible to participate in superannuation benefits. UNDER specified conditions, first class boat fares (if first class berths available) of the appointee and his dependants (wife and dependent children) will be paid by the Commonwealth. F URTHER information and application forms may be obtained from the SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE (A.P.14), Department of Defence Production, Australia House, Strand, London, W.C.2. with whom applications must be lodged by June 4th, 1954. [2064 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Department of Supply AIR PROJECTS GROUP LONG-RANGE WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT SALISBURY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA Senior Experimental Officer CALARY: £1,352 to £1,442 per annum. DUTIES: Responsible for the execution of an exten sive programme of air-to-air and air-to-ground trials, and the co-ordination of electronic and optical VICKERS- ARMSTRONGS LIMITED WEYBRIDGE, SURREY require: (a) TECHNICAL LIAISON ENGIN EERS in the Civil Aircraft Servicing Department. Applicants should be about 30 to 35 years of age, well edu cated, including an apprenticeship or similar training, and have had some experience on aircraft design. (b) FITTER-ERECTORS, skilled or well- experienced semi-skilled, on aircraft preparation for flight work, etc. Vacancies on both day and night shift exist at our Wisley Aerodrome. (c) INSPECTORS, with "A" licence- preferably in group 5.4—for final air craft inspection, at Weybridge and Wisley Aerodrome. (d) ELECTRICAL WIREMEN, with some electronics experience, for development work, including radio control. (e) FITTER-ERECTORS, skilled or well- experienced semi-skilled for aircraft repair and service. Applicants will be required to work mainly at Weybridge, but must be mobile for work as neces sary in any part of this country or over seas. (f) INSPECTORS/VIEWERS to cover work on aircraft finals and in Machine Shop, Tool Room, Tinsmiths and Sub assemblies Shops; also to inspect many other branches of production and development work. (g) LABORATORY ASSISTANTS for calibration and maintenance of flight test instrumentation. Applicants should hold O.N.C. in electrical engineering or some similar qualification and have had experience with telecommunications and electronic equipment. Applications from suitable ex-R.A.F. personnel of the Radar Branch, etc., welcomed. Applications (quoting date and prefix letter of advertisement) to: Employment Manager, VICKERS-ARMSTRONGS, LTD. WEYBRIDGE WORKS, WEYBRIDGE, SURREY Weybridge station is 30 minutes from London on the main Waterloo/Portsmouth line. Additional buses operate to and from the Works at starting and finishing times. Canteen facilities. Applicants should be in a position to arrange their own housing accommodation. Assist ance can only be given with individual lodgings. PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS instrumentation, piloted and pilotless aircraft and requirements specified by contractors. QUALIFICATIONS: Degree or diploma of a recog nized university or technical college, or equivalent service qualifications. Knowledge of aircraft control procedure is desirable but not essential. Initiative and organising ability are essential qualifications for this position. 'T'HE salaries quoted are Australian currency. WHERE permanent appointment is accepted, the suc cessful applicant will be eligible to become a con tributor to the Commonwealth superannuation scheme. UNDER specified conditions, first class boat fare (if first class berth available) of the appointee and his dependants (wife and dependent children) will be paid by the Commonwealth. T HERE is difficulty in obtaining unfurnished accom modation in the Adelaide area, but the Department is prepared to help suitable applicant with this problem. W HILE no definite assurance can be given, intending candidates should not let the housing problem deter them in making their initial application. SALISBURY is situated 16 miles from Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. A PPLICATION forms obtainable from SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE (A.P.16) Department of Supply, Australia House, Strand, London, W.C.2. with whom applications must be lodged by June 4th, 1954. [2066 TUITION THE COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS A Course of Lectures on "THE AERODYNAMICS OF THE HELICOPTER" will be given at the College from Monday, 12th July to Friday, 16th July, 1954 THE course will deal with the basic aerodynamics and performance of rotating wing aircraft, including discussion on problems of stability and control. tfEES for the course are:— TUITION FEE — £10 10s. RESIDENCE CHARGE — £6 10s. (including full board) COPIES of the syllabus and forms of enrolment can be obtained from The Warden, The College of Aeronautics, Cranneld, Bletchley, Bucks. [2045 AVIGATION Limited 30 CENTRAL CHAMBERS, EALING, W.5 (Tel.: EALing8949) WE offer all courses appertaining to pilot/navigator licences. Multicolour lithograph presentation of lecture precis to I.C.A.O. standards. LINK training dept. situated centrally in London. Full briefing for instrument rating 25/- per hour. Block rate, 10 hours, reduces to 22/6. [0248 N IGHT FLYING INSTRUMENT RATING nrw E IN CONVERSIONS VERY facility at reasonable rates from:— SOUTHEND - ON - SEA MUNICIPAL AIR CENTRE and FLYING SCHOOL, Municipal Airport, Southend-on-Sea. Rochford 56204. [0452 T ONDON SCHOOL OF AIR NAVIGATION OFFERS facilities for establishing oneself in a career. Keynote of success is our combined experience with personal approach. ALL aspects of pilot/navigator qualifications. Our individual coaching methods lead to a very high degree of pass. NEW "Home Study" courses excellent alternative. Full coverage; unique application; finest of kind, modern diagrammatic presentation. LINK, briefing, procedures and R/T. instrument fly ing and refresher. Type ratings—general and specific. ALL requirements rehabilitation from Services, advice without obligation. /3'3 Ovington Square, Knightsbridge, London, S.W.3. "3«5 KEN. 8221. [0277 L EARN to fly for £26; instructors' licences and instru ment flying for £3 per hour; night flying £4 per hour; residence 5 gns. weekly. Approved M.C.A. pri vate pilot's licence course.—Wiltshire School of Flying, Ltd., Thruxton Aerodrome, Andover, Hants. Tel. Weyhill 352. [0253 BRITAIN'S AIR UNIVERSITY CAN TRAIN YOU for an airline career. Hundreds of today's airline captains and key maintenance personnel are graduates of this famous establishment. Courses are available for Commercial and Airline Transport Pilots' Licences, Instrument rating and Maintenance Engineers' Licences. FOR details of these and other courses, apply to— The Commandant, Air Service Training, Ltd., Hamble, Southampton. [0970
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