Training

Air Cadet Squadrons operate a standardized training program on weekly training nights. The training is designed as a five-year program. Cadets will learn a wide variety of aviation, cadet and military-related subjects. It is mandatory for all cadets to attend these training nights.

Cadets who join when they are older than 12 may be eligible to be fast-tracked into either the second or third level of the training program. The Training Officer will inform new cadets if and when this is to happen.

Cadets also have the opportunity to branch off into their particular areas of interest by joining relevant squadron teams, groups or summer courses.

In addition to the training, older and more senior cadets may instruct the subjects to newer cadets and take on other jobs and responsibilities in the Squadron.

PO x01 – Citizenship

PO x02 – Community Service

PO x03 – Leadership

PO x04 – Personal Fitness and Healthy Living

PO x05 – Recreational Sports

PO x06 – Air Rifle Marksmanship

PO x07 – General Cadet Knowledge

PO x08 – Drill

PO x09 – Instructional Techniques

PO x20 – Canadian Forces Familiarization

PO x21 – Canadian Aviation, Aerospace and Aerodrome Operations Community Familiarization

PO x29 – Radio Communication

PO x30 – Aviation

PO x31 – Principles of Flight

PO x32 – Propulsion

PO x36 – Meteorology

PO x37 – Air Navigation

PO x40 – Aerospace

PO x60 – Aerodrome Operations

PO x70 – Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance

PO x90 – Aircrew Survival

Positive Social Relations for Youth