RECRUITING NOW - CADETS & ADULT VOLUNTEERS.
CLASSIFICATION TRAINING
FIRST CLASS
FIRST CLASS
FIRST CLASS
This is the first classification you can obtain and should take between 4-6 months after you join. You will study a wide range of subjects, both in formal lessons and with hands on training.
- Drill
- History of the ATC
- History of the RAF
- Basic Principles of Airmanship
- Map Reading
- Basic Radio Communications
- Initial Expedition Training
LEADING
FIRST CLASS
FIRST CLASS
This should take approximately a year after becoming 1st Class.
- Principles of Flight
- Airmanship 1
- Basic Navigation with Map and Compass
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
At this point you will begin to narrow down the subject that you take, but will study them in more detail. There are 12 subjects to choose from, of which only 3 will be studied. Again this should take about 1 year after you become a Leading Air Cadet.
- Air Navigation
- Aircraft Handling and Flying Techniques
- Air Power
- Jet Engine Propulsion
- Basic Principles of Pilot Navigation
- Development and Principles of Rocketry
- Military Aircraft Systems
- Piston Engine Propulsion
- Principles of Airframes
- Radio and Radar
MASTER
SENIOR
SENIOR
Continuing from Senior, you will study a further 3 subjects, from the 12 available to you. You must be a minimum of 15 years to achieve this. Again this should take about 1 year after you become a Senior Air Cadet. Upon completion of your Master Air Cadet training you will be eligible for a BTEC Certificate in Aviation Studies.
INSTRUCTOR CADETS
method of instruction
qUALIFIED AEROSPACE INSTRUCTOR CADET
method of instruction
Cadets successfully completing the Method of Instruction course are awarded the yellow Instructor Cadet lanyard and are expected to deliver training on the Squadron. This may involve delivering elements of the classification syllabus to younger Cadets or providing instruction in a specialist area such as adventure training.
junior leaders
qUALIFIED AEROSPACE INSTRUCTOR CADET
method of instruction
A large proportion of the training is conducted in the field, using military skills and scenarios. It runs between September and April each year and provides training in leadership, management and life skills for Cadet SNCOs aged 17+.
Successful cadets are awarded the maroon Junior Leaders lanyard and a special DZ Flash for their DPM Uniform. They also receive the Institute of Leadership and Management Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading.
qUALIFIED AEROSPACE INSTRUCTOR CADET
qUALIFIED AEROSPACE INSTRUCTOR CADET
qUALIFIED AEROSPACE INSTRUCTOR CADET
The QAI Course covers a wide range of subjects including:
- Aerodynamic Principles.
- Air Navigation.
- Air Power knowledge & understanding.
- Air Traffic Control Simulation.
- Completion of the Foundation Radio License.
- Flight Simulation.
- Inter-personal Skills.
- Leadership and Teamwork.
- Project Management.
- Public Speaking.
The purpose of the course is to prepare instructors to run aerospace courses on the Squadron and the various Regional Activity Centres (RAC's) across the country.
first aid qualificatons are Valid for 3 years
Blue
bronze
bronze
Introduction to First Aid - learn the basics including DRsABC & recovery position.
bronze
bronze
bronze
The aim of this award is to provide enhanced first aid training.
Silver
Silver
Silver
The aim of this award is to provide comprehensive first aid training. The qualification is equivalent to First Aid at Work
gold
Silver
Silver
This award provides training that will allow a cadet to become an instructor and assessor for Youth First Aid. In order to gain this award the cadet must be a minimum of 16 years of age, a master cadet, and has achieved their silver - Activity First Aid Course. This course takes place over a week long residential.