The Coconino sun., 1919-09-19

work. The course is in two parts, one for airplane quartermasters and the other for dirigible quartelmasters, each covering 16 weeks. It gives complete and thorough knowledge of the assembly, maintenance and repair, of the fabric and rigging of either an airplane or dirigable balloon.
 (D Advanced Aviation Mechanics | Schools 1. Men who have successfully com pleted the course in the aviation ma chinist's mates school, and show ex- ceptional aptitude are given further course of twelve weeks duration with a view of qualifying them as experts capable of doing work requiring the greatest knowledge and skill, and making them capable of becoming a foreman of the engine maintenance force at aviation stations or of avia- tion attachments afioat.
 2. Men who have done particularly we'll in electrical subjects during the machinist's course may be given | further course of 6 weeks duration in the aviation ignition school to qualify them as experts in all that pertains to the electrical attachments of mo- tors. | 3. Men who have successfully com pleted the course in the aviation car penter's mates school or aviation quartermasters school, and show ex- ceptional aptitude, are given a course of 8 weeks duration in the advanced carpenters and quartermaster's school with view to making them experts in their specialties and compe- tent to become foremen of plane main- tenance force at air stations or of aviation attachments afoat.
 These three advanced courses are the same as those given during the war with Germany to the men who were made officers in the U. s. naval reserve flying corps. Graduates of these advanced schools, or specially. qualified men, are put, immediately after familiarizing themselves with general operations, in charge of more important work on designated group of planes or airships. They have flight orders in nearly all cases, and are responsible for the constant up- keep of the material under their cog nizance. Flight orders are accom- panied by an increase of 50 per cent of base pay. As flying mechanician he is conversant with the latest de- velopments both in the care and oper- ation of aircraft.
 G) Pilots
 Provision is made to give flight training to limited number of en- listed men each year. Only excep- tional men receive this training, but the goal is there, and it ig up to the man himself as to whether or not he reaches it.
 Enlistments in General In the event man does not desire to avail himself of the very excep- tional opportunities offered him under the schools recited herein, but still de- sires to enter the aviation branch of the service, he may enlist as an ap- prentice seaman for aviation mechan- | ic, and be transferred to any air sta- | tion he may select on list given below, where he will receive practical train ing. This is special procedure, and will remain in force for a limited time only. Men are advised, however, to select the aviation school on account of the exceptional opportunity pre- sented. Men may elect to be sent to the following stations for training
 Chatam, Mass; Rockaway, N. Y.; Pensacola or Keywest, Florida; Ak. ron, Ohio; San Diego, Cal; Cape May, IN. J.; Hampton Roads, Va; Anacos- tia, D. G.; or Coco Sola, Canal Zone, (Panama).
 Members of the naval reserve force who held confirmed aviation ratings may enlist or transfer to regular navy | in confirmed ratings, but if uncon- firmed will be enlisted as apprentice seamen for aviation mechanics and
 sent to any air station they may de-
 sire, and upon arrival, examined for unconfrmed rating, and if qualified | immediately advanced to such rating. Men of general service ratings, now discharged, and who are interested in aviation, are requested to write this office for further particulars.
 The rate of pay for an apprentice
 seaman for aviation mechanic is $32.50 per month, and pay for ad- vanced ratings to which all apprentice
 seaman for aviation mechanics who
 successfully pass and complete the
 course, range from $32.00 to $83.00
 per month on first enlistment. Re cruits should take into consideration that their pay is practically clear, as they are furnished with a complete
 initial outfit of clothing, good food, comfortable quarters, together with
 medical and dental attention free.
 Ample liberty and recreation is pro- vided. Further particulars can be secured
 at the navy recruiting station, SIS
 Union Oil Building, Los Angeles, or
 w. A. Duncan, Flagstaff, Ariz. Call l ar write