Life as an air cadet is full of adventure and life enhancing experiences. Our engaging training
programme and close relationships with the Royal Air Force and other partners will help you reach
your full potential. You will be able to gain and improve key life skills such as confidence,
communication, physical and mental wellbeing, teamwork and leadership.
The RAF Air Cadets opens up a world of opportunities and experience for you, including:
Air
Flying and gliding, air experience flights in RAF aircraft, scholarships for both flying and gliding
which could lead you to ultimately fly solo.
Space & Cyber
Learn about the Royal Air Force and defence industry capabilities in satellite communications, rocketry,
air and space technology. And for those curious about computer and networking skills, you can learn
about programming, cyber security and cyber warfare.
Skills
You can take part in a multitude of different skills such as sports, music, bands, first aid, radio
communications, drill and road marching. RAF Air Cadets is also one of the largest UK providers of the
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, so get involved and work your way up to the Gold award.
Adventure Training
If adventure training is more your thing, then you can try rock climbing, abseiling, high-level hill
walking, mountain-biking, canoeing, high rope work and sailing.
Military
Visit specialist units across the UK armed forces and take part in target shooting, parachuting and go
on annual camps at military bases in the UK and overseas. There’s also the chance to work on your
fieldcraft and survival skills and experience overseas travel through the International Air Cadet
Exchange programme.
Gain skills for life
Whatever activities you choose to enjoy, you will certainly gain skills that can help with all aspects
of your life, from now into adulthood. These skills will be useful for any path you follow in the
future. There’s no need to worry about your level of ability or experience. Once you join the squadron,
you will get to know other cadets and start basic training.
