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Aviation History
1955
1955 - 0636.PDF
50 FLIGHT 13 MAY 1955] y New opportunity for a long-term flying career Immediate grant of commissions to pensionable age now available for pilots and navigators in the Royal Air Force There has been an important change in the Royal Air Force's Direct Commission scheme. You can now qualify for a well-paid career in flying with the opportunity of continuing it until you retire on full pension. This method of entry is known as Scheme A. The other type of Direct Commission (Scheme B) still remains available. This enables a would-be pilot or navigator to sign on for 12 years, with the option of returning to civilian life after 8 years. Scheme B entrants may transfer at any time to Scheme A. Alternatively, they receive substantial tax-free gratuities if they leave after 12 or 8 years. The choice is yours, but the new scheme has obvious advantages. It combines adven- ture with security — a flying lite witn a long-term R.A.F. career. There are good opportunities for reaching high rank. The financial-prospects are excellent. A Flight- Lieutenant of 25, drawing full allowances, now earns more than £1,000 a year. Basic qualifications for a Direct Com- mission are keenness and aptitude for flying, the desire and ability for leadership, perfect physical health and, at least, the General Certificate of Education, the Scottish Leaving Certificate or equivalent. The age limits for entry are i"]\ to 26th birthday. If you have these qualifications and want to fly with the Royal Air Force there has never been a better time to apply than now. Here is a career with many real advantages. Write for full details Full information on the Direct Commission Scheme is given in the pamphlet' Commissions for Pilots and Navigators'. Write for this, giving details of your education and previous career to:— THE UNDER-SECRETARY OF STATE, FR3Ooa, AIR MINISTRY M.R.a, THEOBALDS ROAD, LONDON, W.C.I
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