Women's Auxiliary Air Force

HC Deb 20 October 1943 vol 392 c1361

16. Wing-Commander Hulbert

asked the Secretary of State for Air the trades which are now open for recruits in the W.A.A.F.?

The Joint Under-Secretary of State for Air (Captain Harold Balfour)

Recruitment for the W.A.A.F. has temporarily ceased except for a few women from overseas and a very small number of women of high scientific or linguistic qualifications. Many trades are, however, open to serving airwomen who are suitably qualified. With the hon. and gallant Member's permission, I will circulate the current list in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the list:

• Acetylene Welder.
• Chemical Warfare Fighter.
• Chiropodist.
• Clerk, Accounting.
• Clerk, General Duties.
• Clerk, General Duties, Maps.
• Clerk, General Duties, Postal Duties.
• Clerk, Personnel Selection.
• Clerk, Signals.
• Clerk, Special Duties, Watchkeeper.
• Cook.
• Dental Clerk Orderly.
• Dispenser.
• Draughtsman Cartographer.
• Electrician II.
• Equipment Assistant.
• Flight Mechanic.
• Hairdresser.
• Instrument Repairer II.
• Laboratory Assistant.
• Maintenance Assistant.
• Masseuse.
• Medical Orderly.
• Mess Steward.
• M.T. Mechanic.
• Photographer.
• Radar Operator.
• Radar/ Wireless /Mechanic.
• Safety Equipment Assistant.
• Safety Equipment Worker.
• Tailoress.
• Telephonist.
• Teleprinter Operator.
• Waitress.
• Wireless Operator.