Help Create the Leaders of Tomorrow - As An Adult Volunteer.....

Officer

Sergeant

Flight Sergeant

Warrant Officer

Squadron Padre

Civilian Instructor

Civilian Commitee Member

Gliding instructor

What do you want to be ????

Contact us below for more details on how to become a member of Adult Staff or Committee.

The 1,200 ATC and CCF(RAF) units spread across the UK and abroad are all staffed by adult volunteers. Each Squadron or Unit is led by Commissioned Officers from the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Training Branch).

Within the Air Training Corps they are supported by Sergeants, Flight Sergeants and Warrant Officers, with Civilian Instructors completing the team. Most Squadrons also have a Chaplain associated with them.

In addition to the staff working directly with the cadets there are also opportunities for those who wish to help in a support role. The Civilian Committee, which each ATC Squadron must have, takes responsibility for the overall management/direction of the Squadron, fundraising etc. Many parents and friends get a great deal of enjoyment, satisfaction and fun from working in this important area.

Staff members are drawn from all backgrounds and walks of life. There may well be some ex-Service men and women amongst the staff but that is not a requirement. It is not uncommon to discover a "Yellow Pages" of trades. Sales Assistants, Mechanics, Police Officers, Students, Zoologists, IT Workers, Unemployed, Council Staff, Businessmen... you could easily find yourself working alongside and making new friends with people who have all sorts of skills and talents. You will be encouraged to gain qualifications including NVQs and First Aid certificates.

Whether your interest is in aero-modelling, astronomy, sailing or space travel; whether you have a mountain leaders certificate, gliding wings or no formal qualifications if you want to assist the Air Cadets to develop self-confidence, qualities of leadership and good citizenship you will be amongst good company. Everyone shares the same commitment to give up their free time to help young people. They enjoy getting involved with something structured and exciting, seeing the cadets progress and develop. The proud look on a cadet's face when they have achieved their first flight, completed an expedition or big parade and knowing you have been instrumental in helping them achieve it is the reward.

It is also extremely good fun because you get to take part in many of the activities yourself whether it be flying, shooting, canoeing etc. It gives a responsibility and challenge that is different from usual day to day work. Those who have previously been cadets often say they like to "put something back in" but whatever the motivation there are few better, more exciting, rewarding or satisfying ways of avoiding becoming a 'couch potato'.

Contact us at the Squadron if you would like to know more and have a look at the Staff structure to see the staff we already have at 1074.

Our staff are from all walks of life, including - Manager, Nurse, Self Employed, Local Council Worker, Charity Worker, Retired, student, Regular RAF personnel,

It does not matter what your background is or what your experiences are - just come down and see what goes on.

URGENT APPEAL:

We only have three uniformed members of staff on the Squadron and three Civilian Instructors - in order to make sure the Cadets get the most out of the ATC we need more staff to help out -

Please contact us for more details