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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1944
Page
2
Over the past twelve months Fairchild workers raised a total of 425 438 97 for national and community drives. Cash bonds stamps and payroll deductions supported Red Cross War Fund the War Loan Drives and the March of Dimes with substantial corporate contributions and broad participation.
A weekly series of supervisory conferences unites Fairchild Aircraft management with foremen, supervisors, and department heads across geographic areas. With 300+ attendees, sessions cover postwar planning, production schedules, in plant safety, morale, and policy interpretation. The program aims to improve understanding of company aims and boost teamwork during upcoming critical months.
Fairchild Aircraft Division plans shift as War Department ends trainer PT-19 contracts. C-82 cargo work expands and sub contract activity rises while PT-19 production tapers. R Boutelle notes need for current staff and possible growth, emphasizing smooth workflow and pride in pilots trained on PT-19s built in Hagerstown.
Fairchild's new addition to Plant 2 rises to six stories and will soon host a C-82 cargo plane pilot line. The building, already over three quarters complete, provides 200000 square feet of floor space and a layout to study production methods for future aircraft. The plant’s setup anticipates mass production elsewhere while maintaining local assembly for scale and modernization after the war.
Fairchild Aircraft plants 1 and 2 received the National Security Award for superior protection against fire sabotage accidents and air-raid threats. The ceremony occurred in Plant 2 on March 4 with OCD and Fairchild Civilian Defense personnel present.
Labor and management at Fairchild pursue a general program of consultation to align goals and improve efficiency. Labor-management committees have produced 1108 suggestions in six months, with training over the past year to fill skilled roles and replace workers drafted into service.
Maryland Welding Company of Hagerstown has expanded to ten times its original size since incorporating in January 1942 and now dedicates all production to Fairchild aircraft. The shop produces engine mounts and precision welded components for the PT-19 and UC-61A Forwarder, including pump handles, brackets, control housings, and torque tubes, with close machine work when needed. Fairchild commends the efforts of Maryland Welding’s workers and management in meeting schedules and maintaining high quality.
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