Call us the ‘Air Cadets’
The UKs biggest youth organisation

Have you ever dreamt of sitting in the cockpit of an aircraft and controlling it yourself? How about heading out on adventurous training and camps, sometimes overseas? Wanted to cross the line as a champion in sports, learn drill, go shooting, play music, go abseiling, complete engineering projects? Ready for the greatest and most exciting challenge of your life?

The Air Training Corps (or Air Cadets) is the UKs biggest youth organisation, providing amazing opportunities such as flying and gliding, to any one aged between 13-20. One weekend, cadets are out soaring through the skies in our training aircraft, the Grob Tutor, and the next they’re out Hiking across the Staffordshire moorlands on their Duke of Edinburgh Award.

What's your link with the Royal Air Force?
We are not a recruiting organisation either...

We are not a recruiting organisation for the RAF either, but if you're thinking about a Service career, cadet membership will put you ahead of the competition. Many cadets go on to great success in the RAF (and the other Services).

Around 40% of officers and 50% of all aircrew (including pilots, navigators and engineers) in the RAF are ex-cadets. Research shows that they do better in basic training and stay in the Service longer than their colleagues. Likewise, if you chose a civilian career our research proves you can go on the great things… employers just love the skills and experience that air cadets offer. Let's face it - where else would you be given the opportunity to fly solo in a glider or powered aircraft when you're 17? Whatever you do with your life, at the end of your time as a cadet you'll be self-motivated, confident and ready for anything.

So if you think you’re up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends, and you’re looking for something to give you the edge in life. What are you waiting for?