Join Us | Cadets

There's not many requirements to become an Air Cadet. But our minimum requirements are that you are between 12 years of age (in year 8) & 17 years of age. You can carry on your cadet career up until your 20th birthday, but there is some set criteria to do so.

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How to Join

1. Contact Us

Go to our 'Contact Us' page and request contact from the team we'll arrange a time and date suitable for you to visit.

2. Visit

Meet the Staff & Cadets at the Squadron, we'll use this opportunity to get to know you and explain to you exactly what we offer.

3. Intake & Paperwork

Take part in one of our recruitment evenings, meet other new cadets just like you whilst parents fill out the paperwork, don't worry there's not a lot!

4. Enrol

You'll start your Cadet Basic Training (more info below). And with that the rest will be history as you start your cadet career!

Cadet Basic Training

So what happens when you join? Upon joining the Squadron you'll complete a modular 14 week Cadet Basic Training course. This will set a solid foundation you can build upon as you progress through your time as an Air Cadet.

You'll cover uniform upkeep and drill, basic first aid skills, radio skills and cyber awareness. Some Initial Expedition Training, history of the Royal Air Force & the Air Cadets. All whilst making friends and growing in confidence!

After completing your initial Cadet Basic Training, you'll be classed as a First Class Cadet, obtaining a few other badges and ready to take on everything the organisation has to offer.

First Class Training from the late, great Wg Cdr Young

To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

And it doesn't stop there...as you spend more time in the Air Cadets, you may be promoted, giving you more responsibility and opportunity to lead your fellow cadets. As with promotions it's not a given - the right attitude, commitment and drive can see you rise through the ranks. But you'll have to impress in an interview first!