 Travers returned to flying in 1926, being commissioned as a probationary flying officer (Class "A") in the General Duties Branch of the Reserve of Air Force Officers on 22 June, and was confirmed in his rank on 22 December.He was promoted to flight lieutenant on 31 July 1928, but relinquished his commission on 22 June 1929, on completion of service.At the same time Travers was employed by the Blackburn Aeroplane and Manufacturing Company as a test pilot and seaplane pilot from 1926 until 1928.