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Press, Volume LXXXII, Issue 24814, 2 March 1946, Page 10

SITUATIONS VACANT RNXAJ*. APPLICANTS REQUIRED FOR ENLISTMENT IN THE INTERIM AIR FORCE. I.—Volunteers are sought for enlistment ; in the Interim Air Force for non-flying duties and applications will be considered from the following:— (i) Male members of the RNJZ-AJ 1 . Reserve. (ii) Members of the Air Training Corps, (iii) Discharged Naval, Army, and Air Force personnel. (Males only.) i (iv) Civilians without previous service exi perience. 1 2.—Age: The minimum and maximum ; ages for enlistment have been provision--1 ally fixed at 18 years and 45 years re- , spectively. Applications may, however, ,be submitted oy youths who have atI tained the age of 17 years, or by men | over 45 years on the understanding that consideration of such applications will be deferred until after March 31st, 1946. Youths under the age of 21 years will require to produce the written consent of parents or guardians prior to enlistment. 3. —Marital Status: Enlistment is open to both married and single men. 4. Educational Qualifications: The minimum qualification desired is Proficiency Certificate, but absence of this qualification will not bar acceptance if otherwise suitable. 5. —Medical Standard: Applicants should be fit for general service, but consideration will be given to men fit for special employment. 6. Duties on Enlistment: The immediate requirement is to provide replacement for serving personnel who desire their release from the R.N.Z.AJ*. and successful applicants will require to undertake such duties as are allocated to them in order to achieve this object. Opportunities exist for employment in administrative, technical, semi-skilled and unskilled trades. At a later date applications for trade training will be solicited from members of the Interim Air Force to meet service requirements in the trades concerned. 7. —Period of Enlistment: Applications will be considered for the following periods from the date of commencement of duty, viz., either to: (i) 31st March, 1947, or (ii) 30th September, 1947, or (iii) 31st March, 1948. The Department undertakes to release personnel on the conclusion of their period of engagement, and subject to the exigencies of the service will grant on application an extension of the original term of engagement for a period not beyond the 31st March, 1948. The Department reserve the right to discharge any personnel prior to the conclusion of the term of engagement whose services prove unsatisfactory. Preference will be given to members of the Interim Air Force when applications are called for service in the Regular Air Force. Any member of the Interim Air Force who is accepted for employment in civil aviation will be released at any time on the request of the proper employing authority. 8. Rank qn Enlistment: All members of the Air Training Corps, civilians and all personnel not previously employed in the RNJJ.AJT. will be enlisted in the rank of Aircraftman, 2nd Class, Group V, unless by reason of any special skill, including Naval or Army training they can be employed in a higher rank or trade group. Members of the RN.Z.A.F. Reserve or discharged personnel will be enlisted in such ranks and trades as will best assist the replacement plan. The position will vary according to the position in each trade, and volunteers from ex-serving personnel will be given the opportunity of withdrawing their applications if either the rank or trade offered proves unsatisfactory. 9. —Rates of Pay: The existing rates of pay and allowances will be maintained up until 31st March, 1947, with the exception of gratuities. Personnel now serving in the R.N.Z.A.F. will receive payment of gratuities up until 31st March, 1946, but in view of the short period involved, it is not proposed to make such payments to personnel entering or re-engaging in the Service between now and the 31st March. 1946. Gratuities will be paid as at present'to all personnel serving overseas. The following are specimens of rates of pay for the ranks and trades concerned

pojr uie <uiu uaues uuncerneu • — ll ■■ ... - . "Supplemented” Rates Gp. 1. Gp. 2. Gp. 3. Gp. 4. Gp. S. M. 1 Ch. 2 Ch. 3 Ch. (Under 16 years of age). A.C.2 first yea? .. 155 155 155 155 155 228 301 329 356 A.C.2 second year .. 163 159 159 163 159 228 301 329 356 A.C.I .. ~ 193 188 183 193 163 228 301 329 356 L-A.C. .. .. 243 238 233 243 193 237 310 338 365 Corporal .. .. 258 253 248 . 258 218 255 329 356 383 Sergeant .. .. 278 273 268 278 238 274 347 374 402 F/Sergeant .. 288 283 278 288 253 301 374 402 429

NB.—“Supplemented” rates are available to married personnel as shown. The member receives either his pay for rank or the supplemented rate according to his marital status whichever is the higher. From out of the sum payable under the supplemented rate the following amounts are paid DIRECT to the member's wife, viz., where there are no children, 15s per month; with one or more children, £5 6s per month. In addition to the foregoing allowances, marfted members are required to make minimum compulsory allotments to their wives, dependent upon the number of children. Living-off allowance is payable at £54 15s per annum where members obtain permission to live off Station. The above rates are free of Income Tax, National Savings and Social Security contributions. In the event of the new rates of pay to be introduced from the Ist April, 1947, involving any member in a loss of pay, he will have the right to immediate discharge notwithstanding that the term of his engagement in the Interim Air Force has not then expired. 10.—Leave Privileges: Leave will be granted in accordance with current provisions, W/CKs and N.C.O.’s*being granted 21 days per annum and airmen 18 days per annum. In addition, concessions are made with regard to travelling time whilst on leave and free travel warrants issued to member’s home. Various other provisions exist for the granting of com{>assionate and confinement leave and sick eave. 11.—Location of Service: Personnel enlisting for the Interim Air Force from civilian source* will not be required to serve overseas, but will be given the opportunity as required of volunteering for service in the Pacific or in the reinforcement squadron with the Occupational Force in Japan. Personnel under the age of 21 years will require the .prior written consent of their parents or guardians before acceptance of an application for overseas service. An endeavour will be made to locate personnel on Stations as near to their homes as possible. 12.—Method of Application: Applications for service in the Interim Air Force will be made as follow’s:— (i) MEMBERS OF THE R.N.Z.AJ*. RESERVE OR DISCHARGED MEMBERS: Applicants falling in the above categories are requested to forward their applications to the Air Secretary, Wellington, C. 1., and are required to give the following particulars: (a) Full name and address, (b) Official number. , (c) Rank and trade group held at time of discharge, or posting to the Reserve. (d) Whether married or single and number of children (if any). (e) Present occupation and name of employer. (f) Period prepared to serve from date of commencement of duty, viz., 12 months, 18 months, or up to 31st March, 1948. (g) Preference in regard to locality of , first “ ire « Preferences, (n) MEMBERS OF THE AIR TRAINING CORPS: All members of the Air Training Corps are required to make personal application through their local unit commanders. (iii) PERSONNEL NOT INCLUDED IN CATEGORIES (i) AND (ii) ABOVE: Applicants are requested to forward their applications to the Air Secretary, Wellington, C. 1., and give the following information : (a) Full name and address. (b) Brief particulars of any previous Naval or Military service including: (i) Official description (number, rank, trade, etc.). (ii) Whether discharged or posted to the Reserve. (c) Whether married or single and num-/-.v of children (if any). (d) Present occupation and name of employer. (e) Period prepared to serve, viz., 12 months, 18 months, or up to 31st March, 1948. (f) Preference in regard to locality of service. State first three preferences. 6183 Hospital Assistant s «P« rin tendent. Applications are from > qualified Medical Practitioners for the above position, which carries with it a salary of £BOO P- 3 - ,non-resident, or £7OO p.a. resident. Applications, with details of qualifications and previous experience, and attaching copies of testimonials, will be received by the undersigned, from whom further details of the position may be obtained, up to Friday, March 22nd, 1946 Alex. Prentice, Secretary. North Canterbury Hospital Board, Ch.Ch, 2827 ACCOUNTING Machines Salesman—We require the services of an Accounting and Calculating Machines Salesman for our Auckland Branch to replace an old employee who has recently died. Previous experience in this selling field is most desirable, but applications will also be considered from men who have had practical user experience with these types of machines, but who are without selling experience. The basis of remuneration will be a salary and a commission on all business from a defined territory and should return a successful man upwards of £7OO to £BOO per annum. Further particulars may be obtained in strictest confidence from our nearest Branch or from: The General Manager, Armstrong and Springhall, Ltd., Wellington. 2830 TO Metal Polishers—A well-established metal manufacturing concern in Wellington, with a heavy demand for its products, seeks the services of a Firstclass Metal Polisher who is desirous of establishing himself in business on his own account. The Company is prepared to assist by supplying the necessary plant, either on lease or by outright sale, and to guarantee sufficient work for at least 12 months. This is a unique opportunity, which is available only to a highly skilled tradesman. All enquiries will be regarded as strictly confidential. For further infonnation please write, stating age, experience, and enclosing copies of references, to:—“Metal . Polisher, c/o. Catts-Patterson Co. (N.Z.). Ltd., advertising Agents, . P.O. Box 389, Wellington. 2821