The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-15
Landsman Machinist's Mate, ss2.-

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Landsman Machinist's Mate, S32.-
Machinist's Mate, second class, $50.
! Machinist's Mate, first class, S66-5O.
Chief Machinist's Mate, $50. 90.
/ Landsman Carpenters Mate S32.-
so.
Carpenters Mate, second class,
I $4,000.
Carpenters Mate, first class, s52.
Chief Carpenters Mate, $61.0O.
Landsman Quartermaster, $3.50.
Quartermaster second class, $46.-
so.
Quartermaster, first class, $500.
Chief Quartermaster, $1,000
Coppersmith second class, $1,000.
Coppersmiths, first class, $500.
/ Blacksmith, second class, $1,000
Blacksmith, first class, $77.5O.
Landsmen for Ouartermasters CA)
(A) For enlistment as Landsman
for Ouartermaster (A), the require
ments are American citizenship, intel
lignce and alertness, and reputable
character. Although no previous
trade experience is required, a gener-
al manual ability is expected. Men of
trades, such as rigging, fabric work
ing. are particularly desirable. Also
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hydrogen plants, or in the care and
upkeeping of dirigibles or balloons are
highly desirable.
OBJ Upon completion of their
training course, these men will be
rated in accordance with proficiency
displayed, and a certain percentage
will be assigned to work with the
dirigibles. These will be chosen as
far as possible from those desiring
such work or have shown special apti-
tude for same during their training
course.
Co These men are sea-plane rig
gers charged with the upkeep and
overhaul of planes or dirigibles. Their
training course assembling and dis
assembling of planes, fabric and wire
working, general structure upkeep
and overhaul work Except actual
performance of woodworking) and
inspection of seaplanes or dirigibles
preliminary to flight.
Lansdmen for Carpenters Mate CAD
(A) For enlistment as Landsmen
for Carpenters Mate (A) the re-
quirements are American citizenship,
reputable character and previous ex-
perience as skilled trade carpenters.
OBJ Upon the completion of the
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rated in accordance with the prof.
cheney displayed, i. E., first, second or
third class.
Co Carpenters Mates look to the
upkeep and repair of wings, pom
ICONS, flying boat hulls and bodies
and sea-planes al rheir
training covers the practical applica-
ton of their trade skill to general
aviation work.
Cd In addition to enlistment or
enrolment as Landsmen for Carpen-
ter's Mate, (A), men especially well
qualified for enlistment or enrolment
as Carpenters Mate for general ser
vice may be enlisted or enrolled di-
rectly with the rating of Carpenters
Mate second class (A), in accordance
This provision is made only to cover
specially desirable applicants
Landsmen for Machinist's Mate (A)
(A) For enlistment as Landsmen
for Machinists's Mate (A), the re-
quirements are American citizenship,
reputable character, previous exper-
fence in gasoline engines or any
skilled trade such as of electrician
Upon the completion of the training
these men will be rated IN accordance
first or second class.
OBJ Machinist's Mates (A) are
charged with the upkeep and over
haul of aircraft engines. Their train
ing covers q practical understanding
of aircraft engines, including igni-
ton system, fabrication, carburetors,
and ability to perform upkeep and
overhaul work in overhaul crews.
co In addition to enlistment or
enrolment as Landsmen for Machin-
lists Mate (A), men especially well
qualified for enlistment or enroll
ment as Machinist's Mates for gen
eraI service may be enlisted or en-
rolled directly with the rating of Ma
chinist's Mate second class (A) &C
cording to qualification. This provi-
sion is only to cover especially de-
sirable applicants.
and coppersmiths, Sec
ond Class.
(a) These are not distinct aviation