Notes on educational aspects of the technical training given in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, with particular reference to the training given for the trades of flight mechanic and fitter two (engine)
posted on 2021-12-14, 22:43authored byWhite, James Langton
It is the endeavour of the writer to give:
(i) A factual report upon the chief aspects of (a) the trade training
given in the Royal New Zealand Air Force during the period September
1939 to August 1945 and (b) the system of assessing standards attained
by the individuals concerned.
(ii) A detailed investigation into certain aspects of the training and
examining of personnel in two particular trades, viz., flight mechanic
and fitter two (engine), selected as typical of the more important Air
Force trades, and illustrative of (1) above; and an endeavour to
ascertain the success achieved in these trades by various types of
recruits.
(iii) A preliminary consideration of the extent to which Air Force trade
training has contributed (if at all) to the qualification of personnel
for civilian employment after demobilisation.