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Join as a Cadet

 

Are you ready to take the first step towards all the opportunities and benefits that the air cadets can offer you?

It’s important to know that we’re not a recruiting organisation for the Services, but being a cadet will make you stand out from the rest. We’re not interested in anything but you and your potential, and we will help you get the most from your experience as a cadet.

 

Worried about fitting in? Equality is a central part of the Air Cadets’ ethics. The cadet experience is open to everyone, whatever your nationality, background, ability or gender; if you’re between the ages of 12 and 17 you can join us.

 

If you don’t fit into that age group and still want to enjoy all of our activities and more, you could join as a volunteer. Find out more on in our Volunteer Section.

 

What’s in it for you?

Aside from flying, sports, target shooting, adventure training and great fun? You’ll soon find that being an air cadet has its own reward – you constantly see the benefits of your own efforts, building on your achievements and skills, and earning BTECs and DofE Awards. You’ll be expected to take part in as many of the activities we run as possible, but with what’s on offer you won’t need much persuading!

 

We have high standards to maintain as we are a “military” youth organisation but this needent worry you as you’ll naturally take pride in your uniform and appearance. You’ll be well mannered, self-disciplined and will be proud to be a part of 100 (Nantwich) sqn and the Air Cadet Organisation.

 

What are you waiting for!

We welcome personal visits by potential cadets (ideally accompanied by a parent or guardian), during one of our Parade Nights. Come along and see if you like it – you don’t have to join, but at least check out what you might be missing.

 

Join as an Adult Volunteer.

Over 20? Seeking a new challenge? Would you like to develop skills, leadership qualities and gain qualifications too?

All kinds of people make up our volunteer staff, coming from a range of backgrounds and interests. Obviously if you have direct experience of working with young people, or any relevant skills such as flying or gliding, you would be particularly welcome. These aren’t essential though, as we will train and support you at every stage.

 

That said, you’ll have some personal qualities that are essential, such as patience, maturity and responsibility along with an understanding of young people and their needs. You needn’t be an athlete, but a good level of physical fitness also helps to ensure you can keep up with the cadets!

Read through the information below and give us a call to discuss further.

 

Civilian Instructor (CI)

The most common volunteer in the Air Cadets is a Civilian Instructor – it’s a varied role allowing you to use your skills where they best fit. You can give as much or little time as you can, and you don’t need any formal qualifications – just enthusiasm.

Many cadets go straight into volunteer roles when they leave at 20 years old – often they feel that they can ‘give back’ their great experiences to a new generation of young people.

 

Uniformed

Uniformed members of staff are responsible for the running of the Squadron and adherence to RAF policy. Being well organised is an obvious must, ideally with good managerial and administrative skills, and an ability to listen to problems and deal with them tactfully and appropriately. Of course, first you have to join as a Civilian Instructor and then have selection interviews at Wing and Regional HQs but we guide you through that… if you have the potential then we’ll spot it!

Our uniformed members of staff are grouped into Officers or Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCO). An overview of the adult ranks can give you an overview of how the ranks work within the Air Cadets: Adult Ranks.